Landforms

What is a delta?

• A type of fish found in rivers

• A landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, created by the deposition of sediment carried by the river as the flow velocity decreases.

• A measurement of the angle of a river's flow

• A geological term for a mountain range

What agent of change causes a delta?

• Wind

• Water

• Earthquake

• Volcanic Activity

What is erosion?

• The process of planting trees to prevent soil loss.

• The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

• The method of using fertilizers to enhance soil quality.

• The technique of building dams to control water flow.

What is a sea arch?

• A natural rock formation formed by the erosion of rock by waves, creating an arch shape.

• A type of marine animal that lives in rocky coastal areas.

• A large ship used for transporting goods across the sea.

• A geological feature that is formed by volcanic activity.

What agent of change caused the sea arch?

• Wind

• Water

• Earthquake

• Glacier

Can you name a landform created by glacial activity?

• A fjord

• A delta

• A plateau

• A canyon

What is a sand dune?

• A hill of sand formed by the wind, typically found in deserts or near beaches.

• A type of rock formation created by volcanic activity.

• A large body of water surrounded by land.

• A flat area of land with no elevation.

What is the role of wind in shaping landforms?

• Wind can only erode materials, not transport or deposit them.

• Wind primarily shapes landforms through volcanic activity.

• Wind can erode, transport, and deposit materials, creating features like sand dunes and shaping coastlines.

• Wind has no significant impact on landforms.

What is deposition?

• The process of eroding landforms through wind and water.

• The process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often occurring at the mouth of rivers.

• The process of transforming liquid water into vapor.

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

What agent of change causes a sand dune?

• Water

• Wind

• Ice

• Gravity