Exploring Earth's Landforms and Their Unique Features

The video explores various landforms on Earth, including mountains, valleys, canyons, and plateaus. It explains how tectonic plates contribute to the formation of mountains and how erosion shapes valleys and plateaus. The video also discusses the historical movement of continents and the ongoing changes in Earth's landscape.

What are the largest landforms on Earth?

• Mountains and valleys

• Oceans and continents

• Rivers and lakes

• Deserts and forests

How many continents are there on Earth?

• Eight

• Six

• Five

• Seven

What are tectonic plates made of?

• Sand

• Water

• Giant slabs of rock

• Ice

How are mountains formed?

• By erosion of hills

• By tectonic plates shifting and forcing land upward

• By the accumulation of sand

• By volcanic eruptions

What is a valley?

• A high mountain peak

• A flat area on a plateau

• A deep ocean trench

• A low area between mountains formed by river erosion

How does a canyon differ from a valley?

• Canyons are formed by glaciers

• Canyons are deeper with steep sides

• Canyons are wider and shallower

• Canyons are always found between mountains

What is a plateau with a medium size called?

• Mountain

• Hill

• Butte

• Mesa

What causes the formation of plateaus?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Wind and rain

• Erosion and magma activity

What is magma?

• A type of mineral

• A type of soil

• Hot, liquid rock beneath Earth's surface

• Cold, solid rock

What is a small plateau called?

• Butte

• Mountain

• Hill

• Mesa