Landforms

What process best describes the formation of a delta?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Transportation

• Evaporation

What is deposition?

• Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

• Deposition is the process of eroding landforms through wind and water.

• Deposition is the process of transforming liquid water into vapor.

• Deposition is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles.

What is a mountain?

• A large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, typically having a peak.

• A flat area of land with no significant elevation.

• A body of water surrounded by land.

• A small hill that is not significantly elevated.

What is the role of wind in shaping landforms?

• Wind can erode, transport, and deposit materials, forming features like sand dunes.

• Wind primarily causes rainfall and affects climate.

• Wind has no significant impact on landforms.

• Wind only affects vegetation and animal life.

How do glaciers shape the landscape?

• By depositing sediment in riverbeds

• By carving out valleys and shaping mountains through erosion

• By creating lakes and ponds

• By increasing soil fertility

What is a valley?

• A high area of land between hills or mountains.

• A low area of land between hills or mountains, often where a river flows.

• A flat area of land with no elevation changes.

• A steep slope leading down to a body of water.

What is a delta?

• A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets, formed by the deposition of sediment.

• A type of cloud formation that indicates rain.

• A geological feature formed by volcanic activity.

• A large body of saltwater that is partially enclosed by land.

What agent of change causes a sand dune?

• Water

• Wind

• Ice

• Gravity

What is a mesa?

• A type of flat-topped hill with steep sides found in landscapes with horizontal strata.

• A large body of water surrounded by land.

• A valley formed by the erosion of rock.

• A type of tree commonly found in deserts.

What is a fjord?

• A long, deep, narrow body of water that reaches far inland, often formed by the submergence of a glaciated valley.

• A type of mountain formed by volcanic activity.

• A shallow lake surrounded by mountains.

• A large, flat area of land with few trees.