(i) Mountains are the highest landforms on Earth.
(ii) An island is a landform surrounded by water on all sides.
(iii) A valley is a low-lying area of land between mountains or hills.
(iv) A desert is a landform with abundant rainfall and vegetation.
(v) A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
(vi) A plateau is a flat, elevated landform.
(vii) A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.
(viii) A volcano is a landform formed by the eruption of hot magma from Earth's interior.
(ix) A plain is a landform characterized by gentle slopes and low elevation.
(x) A river is a flowing body of water that typically empties into an ocean or lake.
(i) The highest mountain in the world is __________.
(ii) A large body of saltwater is called a __________.
(iii) The Great Barrier Reef is an example of a __________.
(iv) The Grand Canyon is an example of a __________.
(v) The Himalayas are an example of a __________.
(vi) A landform that has steep sides and a flat top is called a __________.
(vii) The Amazon River flows through the __________.
(viii) The Great Plains in the United States are an example of a __________.
(ix) The Sahara Desert is located in __________.
(x) The Great Lakes are a group of five __________ located in North America.
Q3: Match the Following
(i) Mountain, Plateau, Canyon, Desert
(ii) River, Lake, Ocean, Plain
(iii) Volcano, Peninsula, Island, Plateau
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(i) Define a volcano and explain how it is formed.
(ii) Name two major types of landforms found underwater and describe them briefly.
(iii) What are the main characteristics of a mountain range?
(iv) How are islands formed?
(v) Briefly explain the process of erosion and its impact on landforms.
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