Geographical Features of Poland

Poland is predominantly a lowland country with 91% of its area being lowlands. The terrain is characterized by a northwestern slope and a belt-like arrangement. There are six main terrain belts: Coastal, Lake Districts, Central Lowlands, Polish Uplands, Subcarpathian Basins, and Mountain Ranges. The Coastal Belt features dunes and cliffs shaped by glacial activity and the Baltic Sea. The Lake Districts are known for their glacial landscapes with numerous lakes. The Central Lowlands are flat with some low hills and wide river valleys, shaped by ancient glaciations and erosion. The Polish Uplands have diverse terrain influenced by geological formations, including limestone karst landscapes and ravines. The Subcarpathian Basins are natural depressions formed by tectonic movements. The Mountain Ranges include the block mountains of the Sudetes and the fold mountains of the Carpathians, each with distinct geological compositions.

What percentage of Poland's area is made up of lowlands?

• 91%

• 95%

• 85%

• 75%

Which natural features are characteristic of the Coastal Belt in Poland?

• Lakes and rivers

• Mountains and valleys

• Dunes and cliffs

• Forests and plains

What is the primary geological influence on the Lake District Belt?

• Volcanic activity

• Glacial activity

• Erosion

• Tectonic shifts

Which of the following is NOT part of the Central Polish Lowlands Belt?

• Masurian Lake District

• Silesian Lowland

• Greater Poland Lowland

• Lublin Polesie

What geological feature is prominent in the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland?

• Karst landscapes

• Volcanic craters

• Sand dunes

• Glacial valleys

What type of geological structure characterizes the Sudetes?

• Volcanic mountains

• Eroded hills

• Block mountains

• Folded mountains

Which mountain range in Poland was formed during the Alpine orogeny?

• Bieszczady

• Tatra Mountains

• Carpathians

• Sudetes

What type of rocks predominantly make up the Carpathians?

• Sedimentary rocks

• Igneous rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Volcanic rocks

Which area is known for its characteristic ravines in the Polish Uplands?

• Kraków-Częstochowa Upland

• Lublin Upland

• Lesser Poland Upland

• Silesian Upland