Landforms Trivia

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A dune is a mound or ridge formed mainly from what material?

Answer: Sand

Bonus fact: Wind commonly builds dunes by transporting and depositing sand.

What crescent-shaped dune with horns pointing downwind is called a what?

Answer: Barchan dune

Bonus fact: Barchan dunes form where sand supply is limited and winds blow mainly from one direction.

What is an island?

Answer: Land completely surrounded by water

Bonus fact: Islands can occur in oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers.

What is a chain or group of islands called?

Answer: Archipelago

Bonus fact: Examples of archipelagos include Japan, the Philippines, and Hawaii.

What type of island forms from coral reefs surrounding a central lagoon?

Answer: Atoll

Bonus fact: Atolls often develop around subsiding volcanic islands in tropical seas.

A mountain is a landform that rises high above what?

Answer: Surrounding terrain

Bonus fact: Mountains have significant relief above nearby land.

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