Major Landforms of the World
Geography ⇒ World Geography
Major Landforms of the World starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between fold mountains and block mountains.
Describe the main characteristics of a plateau.
Describe the role of erosion in shaping landforms.
Explain how volcanic mountains are formed.
Explain the difference between internal and external forces in landform development.
Explain the economic importance of plains.
Explain the process of mountain formation due to plate tectonics.
Name the highest plateau in the world.
The Colorado Plateau is located in which country? (1) Canada (2) United States (3) Mexico (4) Australia
The Deccan Plateau is located in which country? (1) India (2) China (3) Brazil (4) Australia
The Great Plains of North America are primarily formed by which process? (1) Volcanic activity (2) River deposition (3) Glacial erosion (4) Tectonic uplift
The Himalayas are an example of which type of mountain? (1) Fold mountain (2) Block mountain (3) Volcanic mountain (4) Residual mountain
Fill in the blank: The ________ are the youngest fold mountains in the world.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Highlands are a plateau region in Africa.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the largest plain in the world.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the world's largest desert.
True or False: Deserts are always hot and sandy.
True or False: Plains are usually formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers.
True or False: Plateaus are also known as tablelands.
True or False: Plateaus can be formed by both volcanic activity and tectonic uplift.
