Geology and Landforms Exploration

Annie shares her summer road trip across the United States, learning about various landforms with her geologist grandpa. She describes observing plains, mesas, the Grand Canyon, beaches, the Rocky Mountains, and peninsulas, sending postcards to her grandpa about each. The video concludes with a glossary of terms related to landforms.

What is the main purpose of Annie's road trip?

• To find the best beaches

• To explore new cities

• To learn about different landforms

• To visit her relatives

What is a unique feature of plains according to Annie?

• They are flat and extend for miles

• They are surrounded by water

• They are covered with snow

• They have steep cliffs

What does the term 'mesa' mean in Spanish?

• River

• Mountain

• Table

• Valley

What did Annie find surprising about the Grand Canyon?

• Its small size

• The river at the bottom

• The tall cliffs

• The color of the rocks

What did Annie observe about the beach?

• It was made of large rocks

• It had a sandy surface

• It was covered in snow

• It was surrounded by mountains

What is notable about the Rocky Mountains according to Annie?

• They are the smallest mountains

• They are located near the ocean

• They have a lot of snow even in summer

• They are flat like mesas

What did Annie find interesting about peninsulas?

• They are flat like plains

• They are covered in forests

• They have water on both sides

• They are surrounded by mountains

What is a geologist?

• A scientist who studies living organisms

• A scientist who studies the atmosphere

• A scientist who studies the solid part of Earth

• A scientist who studies the ocean

What does the term 'landform' refer to?

• A type of plant

• A feature of Earth's surface

• A type of animal

• A weather pattern

What does 'observe' mean in the context of the glossary?

• To create something new

• To ignore something

• To use the five senses to gather information

• To destroy something