Landforms and Their Characteristics

What is a landform?

• A specific feature on the surface of the earth.

• A type of clay sediment.

• The remains of things that once lived on Earth.

• A rocky covering around the planet.

What do volcanoes erupt that slowly creates landforms?

• Water

• Melted rocks

• Ice

• Dirt

What is the highest landform on Earth?

• A valley

• A plain

• A mountain

• A plateau

Which of these describes a valley?

• A flat area found near the ocean.

• A high, flat area with steep sides.

• A low-lying area found between mountains.

• The highest landform on Earth.

Which of these is a famous plateau mentioned in the video?

• Loess Plateau

• Sahara Plateau

• Amazon Plateau

• Himalayan Plateau

Can plateaus also be found under the ocean?

• Yes, some plateaus are under the ocean.

• No, all plateaus are on land.

• Only small plateaus can be under the ocean.

• Only plateaus in very cold places are under the ocean.

How are islands often formed over a long time?

• By rivers carving out land.

• By volcanoes erupting melted rock.

• By strong winds piling up sand.

• By mountains slowly sinking into the sea.

Which of these is an island state of the United States?

• California

• Florida

• Hawaii

• Texas