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Landforms of the Earth — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 9 · Geography
Landforms of the Earth revision notes for ICSE Class 9 Geography: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Geography syllabus.
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1. Landforms and Geomorphology
- Geomorphology is the systematic study of Earth’s relief features.
- Landforms are the geological destructive configurations or conformations of Earth’s surface.
- Landforms strongly influence human life and activity.
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2. Mountains: Meaning, Formation, and Types
- A mountain is a portion of land surface rising considerably above the surrounding area, either as a single eminence or in a range or chain.
- Mountain systems are produced by orogenesis, the process of mountain building.
- Orogenesis literally means the birth of mountains.
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3. Fold Mountains
- Fold mountains are caused by horizontal crustal movements.
- These movements wrinkle the Earth’s crust like a pushed tablecloth.
- Anticlines are the arched or upraised parts of folds.
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4. Block Mountains
- Block mountains form when crustal movement causes cracks or faults.
- A block of higher land standing between two lower areas is called a block mountain or horst.
- Horst is a portion of Earth’s crust bounded by faults on at least two sides that has risen relative to adjacent portions.
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Geomorphology is the systematic studyA mountain is a portionOrogenesis is the process or groupFold mountains are caused by horizontalYoung fold mountains are high
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What are the important topics in Landforms of the Earth for ICSE Class 9 Geography?
Key topics in Landforms of the Earth include Landforms and Geomorphology, Mountains: Meaning, Formation, and Types, Fold Mountains, Block Mountains. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Landforms of the Earth for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 55 practice questions on Landforms of the Earth. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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