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 characteristics of a volcanic plateau.
Describe the formation of a delta.
Describe the formation of a U-shaped valley.
Describe the process of erosion and its role in shaping landforms.
Explain how a rift valley is formed.
Explain the difference between a plateau and a plain.
Explain the difference between erosional and depositional landforms with examples.
Explain the role of tectonic forces in the formation of major landforms.
The Great Rift Valley is primarily located in which continent? (1) Asia (2) Africa (3) Europe (4) South America
The Himalayas were formed as a result of the collision between which two tectonic plates? (1) Eurasian and Indian (2) African and Eurasian (3) Pacific and North American (4) Indian and Australian
Which of the following is a depositional landform? (1) Canyon (2) Delta (3) Gorge (4) Cliff
Which of the following is a feature formed by river erosion? (1) Delta (2) Meander (3) Sand dune (4) Moraine
Block mountains are formed due to ________ movements of the Earth's crust.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Mountains are the oldest mountain range in the world.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Plains are the largest alluvial plain in the world.
True or False: Fjords are formed by glacial erosion.
True or False: Plateaus are always formed by volcanic activity.
True or False: The Andes are an example of fold mountains.
True or False: The Appalachian Mountains are older than the Himalayas.
