Q1
What causes mountains to form?
AMovement of tectonic plates
BOnly rainfall
COnly wind
DNothing specific
ICSEClass 6 (ICSE)GeographyCh 3 · Topic 1
Major Landforms of the Earth
Earth's surface has major landforms like mountains, plateaus, plains, and valleys, each formed by different geological processes over time.
Core concept
Mountains are tall landforms, often formed by the movement of tectonic plates pushing the Earth's crust upward.
How it works
Plateaus are flat, raised areas of land, often formed by volcanic activity or the uplift of large areas.
Why it matters
Plains are large, flat areas of land, often formed by rivers depositing soil over a long time, making them ideal for farming.
Key detail
Valleys are low areas between hills or mountains, often formed by rivers or glaciers eroding the land over time.
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• Mountains are tall landforms.
• Mountains form from tectonic plate movement.
• Plateaus are flat, raised areas of land.
• Plateaus form from volcanic activity or uplift.
• Plains are large, flat areas of land.
• Plains form from river-deposited soil.
• Plains are good for farming.
• Valleys are low areas formed by rivers or glaciers.