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What is a mesa?

• A type of desert plant
• A deep ocean trench
• A flat-topped hill with steep sides
• A type of musical instrument

What is the difference between U-shaped and V-shaped valleys?

• U-shaped valleys are formed by rivers, V-shaped valleys are formed by glaciers
• U-shaped valleys are found in deserts, V-shaped valleys are found in forests
• U-shaped valleys have steep sides, V-shaped valleys have gentle sides
• U-shaped valleys are always covered in snow, V-shaped valleys are never covered in snow

Which of the following is an example of a valley?

• Sahara Desert
• Grand Canyon
• Mount Kilimanjaro
• Great Barrier Reef

Which of the following is an example of a landform?

• Skyscraper
• Ocean liner
• Mountain
• Airplane

What do people typically do in valleys?

• Mining for minerals
• Building skyscrapers
• Farming and living
• Skiing

What is a landform?

• A natural feature on the surface of the Earth
• A man-made structure
• An artificial landmark
• A type of weather pattern

Which of the following is NOT a landform?

• Plateau
• Ocean
• Valley
• Mountain

What is a valley?

• A high mountain peak
• A low lying area between two mountains or hills
• A flat plain with no elevation
• A man-made structure for water storage

What are the characteristics of a mountain?

• Round top, covered in sand
• Steep sides, high elevation
• Flat top, gentle sides
• Low elevation, covered in water

How are fjords formed?

• By glacial erosion
• By earthquake activity
• By wind erosion
• By volcanic eruptions