Land Formations Worksheet

Land Formations

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. What is the primary force responsible for the formation of canyons?

2. Which land formation is typically created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

1. A   is a large area of flat land that is raised significantly above the surrounding terrain.

2.   are formed when molten rock, ash, and gases escape from an opening in the Earth's crust.

3. The process of breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals as well as wood and artificial materials through contact with water, atmospheric gases, and biological organisms is called  .

1. Glaciers are massive rivers of ice that can carve out valleys and fjords.

2. Deserts are always hot and sandy, with no significant land formations.

1. Explain the difference between weathering and erosion.

2. Describe how plate tectonics contribute to the formation of mountains.

Observe the image below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Identify two land formations visible in the illustration.

2. How might the water cycle influence the shaping of these land formations over time?