Exploring Earth's Geographical Landforms and Features

What causes the formation of mountain ranges like the Himalayas?

• Erosion by rivers

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Volcanic eruptions

• Wind erosion

Why do mountaintops have snow despite being closer to the Sun?

• They have higher air pressure

• They are covered by clouds

• They receive less sunlight

• They are further from the Earth's core heat

How are fjords formed?

• By volcanic activity

• By river erosion

• By glacier movement

• By tectonic plate divergence

What is the primary cause of geysers?

• Wind erosion

• Tectonic plate movement

• River sediment deposition

• Geothermally heated water

Which type of desert is formed due to cold ocean currents?

• Hot and dry desert

• Rainshadow desert

• Coastal desert

• Polar desert

What is the primary process that forms an atoll?

• Volcanic eruption followed by coral reef formation

• Tectonic activity

• Sediment deposition

• Erosion by rivers

Which of the following is NOT a way a peninsula can be formed?

• Tectonic activity

• Volcanic eruptions

• Separation of land masses

• Rising or falling sea levels

What is the main difference between a marsh and a swamp?

• Presence of trees

• Type of water body nearby

• Amount of rainfall

• Elevation above sea level

Which region is most likely to have a tropical rainforest?

• Temperate zone

• Polar region

• Equatorial region

• Desert region

How are prairies different from other grasslands?

• They are located near coastlines

• They are dominated by grasses and have few trees

• They have a high density of trees

• They are found in tropical regions