Chapter: 03. Major Landforms Of The Earth
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Choose the correct answer and write the corresponding letter (A, B, C, or D) in the space provided.
What is the name for a very large land mass surrounded by vast water bodies?
A) Island
B) Peninsula
C) Continent
D) Isthmus Which continent is known as 'the Land Down Under' and is also the smallest?
A) Antarctica
B) Africa
C) Australia
D) Europe What is the process of the continuous wearing away of the earth's surface called?
A) Deposition
B) Upliftment
C) Erosion
D) Faulting Which type of mountains are formed when the layers of the earth's crust are folded by compression?
A) Block Mountains
B) Volcanic Mountains
C) Old Mountains
D) Fold Mountains Which two continents are joined by the Isthmus of Panama?
A) Asia and Europe
B) North America and South America
C) Africa and Europe
D) Asia and Africa Section B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct word(s).
Landforms are a result of two processes: internal processes and ____________ processes. The ____________ Mountains, the Black Sea, and the Caspian Sea separate Asia and Europe. A ____________ is a funnel-shaped depression at the top of a volcano's vent. A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides is called an ____________. The Great Plains of the USA and the Indo-Gangetic Plain are examples of landforms that are suitable for ____________. Section C: True or False
Read each statement and write 'True' or 'False'.
The Andes of South America are examples of old fold mountains. Valleys formed by glaciers are typically V-shaped. Plains are vast, flat lands that are usually less than 200 metres above sea level. The Himalayas protect India from the cold winds of Central Asia. The Deccan Plateau is a storehouse of mineral wealth. Section D: Short Answer Questions
Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.
What is a peninsula? Give an example. What are the two types of fold mountains and how are they different in terms of age and features? Explain the importance of mountains as a storehouse of water. What is a tectonic plateau? What are structural plains and how are they formed? Section E: Diagram-Based Question
Look at the image below and answer the question that follows.
An illustration showing a cross-section of a volcano. The central vent, magma chamber, and crater are labeled.
Question: Label the three main parts of the volcanic mountain shown in the diagram.
Section F: Long Answer Questions
Answer the following questions in detail.
Explain how a volcanic mountain is formed. Give two examples of volcanic mountains. Compare and contrast fold mountains and block mountains, explaining how each is formed. 
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