Landforms

What is a glacier?

• A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

• A type of rock formation found in mountains.

• A body of water that freezes in winter.

• A large sand dune in a desert.

What is a delta?

• A type of fish found in rivers.

• A triangular landform where a river empties into another body of water.

• A weather phenomenon characterized by heavy rainfall.

• A geological process of erosion and sedimentation.

What is a lake?

• A small pond of stagnant water.

• A large body of fresh or salt water surrounded by land.

• A type of river that flows into the ocean.

• A man-made reservoir for storing water.

What process forms a delta?

• Erosion of rocks.

• Deposition of sediments.

• Evaporation of water.

• Transpiration of plants.

What is an island?

• A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.

• A large body of water surrounded by land.

• A type of tree found near the coast.

• A geographical area with no water bodies.

What is a plateau?

• A type of mountain

• An area of high flat land.

• A deep valley

• A large body of water

What is a landform?

• A natural feature of the Earth's surface.

• A type of vegetation found in forests.

• A man-made structure like a building.

• A geological process that shapes the Earth.

What is a floodplain?

• An area of land adjacent to a river that is subject to flooding.

• A type of wetland that is always submerged in water.

• A region that is permanently dry and arid.

• A flat area of land that is elevated above sea level.

What is erosion?

• The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

• The process of planting trees to prevent soil loss.

• The process of water seeping into the ground to nourish plants.

• The process of building up layers of soil and rock over time.

What is a canyon?

• A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

• A flat area of land with no elevation.

• A type of mountain range.

• A large body of water surrounded by land.