Geography Quiz on Earth's Relief

What is the term used to describe the set of forms present on the Earth's surface?

• Relief

• Climate

• Weather

• Ecosystem

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major forms of relief?

• Valley

• Mountain

• Depression

• Planalto

What is the predominant form of relief in Brazil?

• Mountain

• Planalto

• Valley

• Depression

Which area of Geography studies the dynamics of relief?

• Hydrology

• Cartography

• Geomorphology

• Climatology

What are the agents called that predominantly create features like mountains?

• Internal agents

• External agents

• Weather agents

• Human agents

Which process is primarily responsible for shaping planaltos?

• Volcanism

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Tectonism

What is the main characteristic of depressions?

• Steep and narrow

• High altitude

• Flat and wide

• Recessed compared to surrounding areas

What process is predominant in the formation of plains?

• Deposition

• Tectonism

• Erosion

• Volcanism

Which of the following is an example of an external agent of relief?

• Tectonism

• Earthquakes

• Volcanism

• Water

What is the main feature of mountains?

• Recessed areas

• High altitude

• Low altitude

• Flat top