Exploring Landforms and Their Processes

What is the primary process responsible for the formation of fold mountains?

• Volcanic activity

• Tectonic plate collision

• Erosion by wind

• Sediment deposition

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of desert landscapes?

• High humidity

• Abundant vegetation

• Sand dunes

• Glacial valleys

Which type of mountain is formed by volcanic activity?

• Fold mountains

• Block mountains

• Volcanic mountains

• Residual mountains

What is a moraine in the context of glacial landforms?

• A type of sand dune

• A ridge of sediment deposited by a glacier

• A volcanic crater

• A type of desert pavement

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of block mountains?

• Erosion by water

• Faulting

• Glacial movement

• Sediment accumulation

What is the term for a large, flat desert area covered with salt?

• Oasis

• Playa

• Salt flat

• Dune field

Which of the following is a feature formed by glacial erosion?

• U-shaped valley

• V-shaped valley

• Sand dune

• Mesa

What is the primary agent of erosion in desert landscapes?

• Water

• Ice

• Wind

• Lava

Which of the following is a depositional feature formed by glaciers?

• Cirque

• Drumlin

• Arête

• Horn

What is the term for a mountain range formed by the collision of two continental plates?

• Volcanic arc

• Fold mountain range

• Rift valley

• Oceanic trench