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Landforms of the Earth

ICSE · Class 9 · Geography

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Introduction to Landforms

  • Geomorphology is the systematic study of Earth's relief features (geo=earth, morpho=form, logy=science)
  • Landforms have fundamental influence on patterns of human life and activities
  • Mountains act as barriers between populations and influence climate patterns
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Mountains: Formation and Types

  • Definition: A portion of land surface rising considerably above surrounding area (generally above 600m)
  • Three main types: Fold Mountains, Block Mountains, and Residual Mountains
  • Mountain building involves enormous crustal forces over millions of years
3

Plateaus: Types and Characteristics

  • Definition: Elevated tract of relatively flat land, usually limited by steep slopes
  • Two main types: Intermontane Plateaus and Volcanic Plateaus
  • Intermontane plateaus are surrounded by mountains and include world's highest plateaus
4

Plains: Formation and Classification

  • Definition: Extensive flat areas with local relief less than 150m above sea level
  • Two main types: Structural Plains and Depositional Plains
  • Structural plains form from emergence of sea bottom near coasts

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The process of mountain formation involvingMountains formed by compression of tectonicMountains formed when Earth's crust cracksMountains remaining after extensive erosionHigh

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