Landform Formation Quiz

What is a canyon?

• A mountain range formed by tectonic movements

• A deep cut between cliffs of rock caused by a river over a long period of time

• A large cave system created by underground rivers

• A plateau formed by volcanic activity

Which of the following is NOT a cause of weathering and erosion that can lead to the formation of canyons?

• Water

• Ice

• Wind

• Fire

What is the main cause of weathering and erosion that leads to the formation of canyons?

• Ice

• Wind

• Water

• Earthquakes

What is a delta?

• A high, mountainous area of land

• A low, flat area of land built from sediment carried downstream by a river

• A deep underwater trench formed by tectonic activity

• A large, flowing body of water that empties into a sea

What is the main cause of the formation of a delta?

• Erosion of rocks and minerals by wind

• Deposition of sediment by water

• Volcanic activity near river mouths

• The drying up of a riverbed

Where is sediment deposited to form a delta?

• At the source of the river

• In the middle of the river

• At the mouth of the river where it meets the ocean

• Along the banks of the river throughout its course

What is a sand dune?

• A small pile of sand on the beach.

• A large deposit of sand that has been moved by wind to form a hill.

• A type of desert animal.

• A rock formation found in coastal areas.

What causes the formation of sand dunes?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Volcanic activity

• Earthquakes

Which element is primarily responsible for moving sand to form dunes?

• Water

• Wind

• Fire

• Earth

What are glaciers made up of?

• Compressed layers of sand

• Solidified lava from volcanoes

• Fallen snow that gets compressed into ice

• Large blocks of frozen saltwater