Landscapes/Landforms

Which of these is not a landscape?

• Mountain

• Volcano

• Desert

• Coastal

What is the definition of a landscape?

• Is part of the earth's surface.

• A specific area of land that is inhabited by animals and plants.

• A detailed map showing physical features of an area.

• A large area of land that includes natural and human-made features, visible from a particular viewpoint.

How are Mountain landscapes created?

• The earth was created with mountains on it.

• Through volcanic activity and lava flow.

• By the deposition of sand and soil by wind.

• Are formed by movement of tectonic plates.

What geographical forces shape a Coastal Landscape? (Choose 2)

• Erosion and Deposition

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Wind

What do river landscapes do to the earth's surface?

• They cause the land to rise through tectonic activity.

• They create mountain ranges by folding the Earth's crust.

• They shape the land over which they flow.

• They create new landscapes.

How many millimeters of rain per year makes an area of land a desert?

• 150mm

• 350mm

• 200mm

• 250mm

What is a landform?

• A large, flat area of land that is elevated above the surrounding area.

• A specific shape or physical feature of the Earth's surface produced by geomorphic processes.

• A man-made structure like a bridge or road.

• A type of weather pattern affecting a region.

What is the relationship between a landform and a landscape?

• A landscape is a specific landform that is visible from a distance.

• Landforms make up landscapes

• They are the same thing.

• A landscape is formed only by natural landforms, while landforms can include man-made features.

What does ICONIC mean?

• Something that is simple and easy to understand.

• Something that is difficult to recognize or identify.

• Something that is temporary and short-lived.

• Something that represents a particular idea, place, or culture and is widely recognized.

Which of these landforms can be found in a Coastal landscape? (You can select more than one)

• Island

• Beach

• Cliff

• Bay