Karoo Lanscape Geomorphology Quizz

What type of landform is labeled A?

• Volcano
• Plateau
• Mesa
• Basin

What process most likely formed the landform labeled B?

• Volcanic eruption
• Glacial movement
• Differential erosion
• Tectonic folding

The landform labeled C is most likely a:

• Mesa
• Butte
• Volcano
• Plateau

What process creates flat-topped landforms like mesas?

• Sediment deposition
• Glacial retreat
• Wind erosion
• Uplift and erosion

How does a butte differ from a mesa?

• It's taller
• It's made of lava
• It’s smaller with a narrower top
• It has no rock layers

What does the feature labeled D likely represent?

• Lava flow
• Tilted sedimentary layers
• Horizontal sedimentary strata
• Fault line

Which direction does the river in the diagram appear to flow?

• Bottom to top
• Left to right
• Right to left
• Top to bottom

What type of erosion formed the steep cliffs on the left?

• Wind erosion
• Glacial erosion
• Mechanical erosion
• Deposition

The feature labeled E is an example of:

• Uniform erosion
• Volcanic intrusion
• Differential erosion
• Folding

What evidence suggests volcanic activity in the diagram?

• Mesa shapes
• Flat plains
• Cone-shaped mountain (C)
• Sedimentary layers