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Geo –forms of the Earth (Extra Questions)
Geo –forms of the Earth (Extra Questions) 1. Name the two types of forces that help in formation of different landforms. Exogenic and Endogenic Forces 2. What causes slow movements within the earth? Slow movements with the earth are caused by compression or tension 3. State the broad classification of landforms. major landforms and minor landforms 4. What is a mountain? A mountain is a naturally elevated large mass of land forming peaks above the surrounding area. 5.What is a snow cap and a glacier? When the peak of the mountain is covered with snow, it is called snow cap. Glaciers are rivers of ice that flow from these snow caps down the slopes of a mountain. 6. What are ranges? Ranges are generally long chains of mountains that cover hundreds of kilometers. 7. How are fold mountains formed? Fold mountains are formed when large scale Earth movements caused by wrnkling or folding of the Earth’s crust along the line of weakness. The land is lifted in a wave like
