Landforms: Definition, Types, and Impact on Human Activities

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary process involved in sculpting landforms?

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Compaction

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Weathering

Question 2

Which of these processes does NOT contribute directly to the formation of landforms?

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Photosynthesis

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Volcanism

Question 3

Which of the following is a depositional landform?

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Dune

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Canyon

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Valley

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Cliff

Question 4

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of mountains?

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Tectonic plate movement

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Volcanic activity

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Erosion

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Weathering

Question 5

What is the term for a natural elevation of land that is smaller than a mountain?

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Hill

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Mesa

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Plateau

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Butte

Question 6

What is the primary factor that determines the shape of a coastal landform?

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Wave action

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Rainfall

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Tectonic activity

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Wind patterns

Question 7

Which type of landform is characterized by steep sides and a flat top?

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Plateau

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Valley

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Dune

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Mountain

Question 8

What is the term for the process by which wind erodes and transports sediment?

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Deflation

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Erosion

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Deposition

Question 9

Which of the following is a major type of landform found on the ocean floor?

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Continental shelf

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Sand dunes

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Mountain range

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River delta

Question 10

What is the term for a large, bowl-shaped depression in the Earth's surface?

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Basin

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Valley

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Canyon

Question 11

Which of the following is not classified as a major type of landform?

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Atmosphere

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Mountains

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Valleys

Question 12

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Accumulation and cementation of sediments

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Weathering and erosion

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Metamorphism

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 13

Which of the following landforms is typically formed by the erosive action of glaciers?

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Fjords

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Volcanoes

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Coral reefs

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Sand dunes

Question 14

Which of the following characteristics is typically associated with a fault-block mountain?

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Steep, vertical sides and a flat top

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Evidence of volcanic activity

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Layers of sedimentary rock

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Gentle slopes and a rounded summit

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a karst landscape?

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Sinkholes and caves

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Volcanoes and calderas

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Glaciers and moraines

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Sand dunes and playas

Question 16

Which of the following landforms is most commonly found in a desert environment?

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Sand dunes

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Rainforest

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Grassland

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Tundra

Question 17

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a plateau?

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Extensive, elevated area with a relatively flat surface and steep edges

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Irregular shape and numerous mountain peaks

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Deep valleys and a rugged topography

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Coastal location and sandy beaches

Question 18

A large, elevated area of land with a relatively flat top is known as a:

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Plateau

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Mountain

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Canyon

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Valley

Question 19

Which of the following landforms is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

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Delta

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Fault

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Volcano

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Canyon

Question 20

The term 'anticline' refers to a:

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Upward fold in rock strata

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Vertical fault in rock strata

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Horizontal fault in rock strata

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Downward fold in rock strata

Question 21

Which of the following is a major impact of glaciation on landscapes?

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Formation of glacial valleys

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Earthquake activity

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Volcanic eruptions

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Plate movement

Question 22

A landform created by the accumulation of wind-blown sand is known as a:

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Dune

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Drumlin

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Esker

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Moraine

Question 23

Which of the following is an example of a landform modified by human activity?

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Canal

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Volcano

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Mountain

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Canyon

Question 24

The scientific study of landforms and their development is known as:

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Geomorphology

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Geography

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Cartography

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Geology