Exploring Earth's Landforms and Water Bodies

What is a landform?

• A type of weather pattern

• A type of plant

• A feature of the Earth's surface

• A type of animal

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How many continents are there on Earth?

• Eight

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What are tectonic plates made of?

• Water

• Sand

• Giant slabs of rock

• Metal

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How are mountains formed?

• By erosion

• By tectonic plates bumping into each other

• By volcanic eruptions

• By wind

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What is a valley?

• A high mountain

• A flat area on top of a mountain

• A deep hole in the ground

• A low area between mountains

What is the main difference between a canyon and a valley?

• Canyons are always found between mountains

• Valleys are deeper with steep sides

• Canyons are deeper with steep sides

• Valleys are always found between mountains

What is a plateau with a medium size called?

• Valley

• Mountain

• Butte

• Mesa

How can plateaus be formed?

• By erosion

• By wind

• By tectonic plates bumping into each other

• By volcanic eruptions

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What is magma?

• Cold liquid water beneath the Earth's surface

• Hot liquid water beneath the Earth's surface

• Cold liquid rock beneath the Earth's surface

• Hot liquid rock beneath the Earth's surface

What natural processes cause landforms to change over time?

• Volcanic eruptions and wind

• Erosion and tectonic movements

• Rain and snow

• Earthquakes and floods

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