Exploring Landforms and Their Types

What is a landform?

• A landform is a man-made structure.

• A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface.

• A landform is a weather pattern.

• A landform is a type of plant.

Name three types of landforms.

• forests

• oceans

• mountains, valleys, plateaus

• deserts

What is a mountain?

• A mountain is a flat area of land.

• A mountain is a type of ocean.

• A mountain is a large landform that rises significantly above its surroundings.

• A mountain is a small hill or bump in the ground.

How are valleys formed?

• Valleys are formed by erosion from rivers, glaciers, and tectonic activity.

• Valleys are formed by the movement of tectonic plates without erosion.

• Valleys are created by the accumulation of sand dunes.

• Valleys are formed by volcanic eruptions.

What is the difference between a hill and a mountain?

• A hill is a type of mountain that is covered in grass.

• A hill is taller and steeper than a mountain.

• A hill is smaller and less steep than a mountain.

• Mountains are always found in flat areas, while hills are in valleys.