Exploring Landforms in Second Grade Literacy

The video introduces landforms, explaining the seven continents and surrounding oceans. It describes various landforms like coasts, rivers, lakes, mountains, valleys, plains, deserts, canyons, and volcanoes, detailing their characteristics and formation processes. The video also highlights how natural forces and human activities shape these landforms.

What are the seven continents of the Earth?

• Asia, Africa, America, Australia, Antarctica, Europe, Arctic

• North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica

• North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica

• North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Arctic

Which natural forces shape the landforms on Earth?

• Wind, Water, Ice, Fire

• Wind, Water, Ice, Earthquakes

• Wind, Fire, Earthquakes, Volcanoes

• Wind, Water, Ice, Animals

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What is a peninsula?

• Land surrounded by water on all sides

• Land surrounded by water on three sides

• A small island in a river

• A type of mountain

What defines a mountain?

• A landform with a flat top

• A small hill with gentle slopes

• A very high area of land with steep sides

• A flat area of land at high elevation

What is the primary source of water in lakes?

• Underground springs

• Rainwater only

• Rivers and streams

• Glaciers only

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What are plains primarily known for?

• Their suitability for agriculture

• Their mountainous terrain

• Their dense forests

• Their dry conditions

What is an oasis?

• A lake in a desert

• An area in a desert with water and vegetation

• A mountain in a desert

• A sand dune in a desert

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What is the difference between a mesa and a butte?

• A mesa has a flat top and steep sides, a butte is narrower

• A mesa is found in forests, a butte in deserts

• A butte is taller than a mesa

• A butte has water around it, a mesa does not

What happens when a volcano erupts?

• It releases water and steam

• It ejects ash, lava, and smoke

• It creates new rivers

• It forms new valleys

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How do underwater volcanoes affect the landscape?

• They lead to the formation of rivers

• They result in the creation of new continents

• They create new lakes

• They form new mountains and islands

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