Name ___________________
Landforms Research
5th Grade
Science TEK 7B: I realize the earth’s surface is constantly changing and b) can
recognize how landforms such as deltas, canyons, and sand dunes are the result of
changes to Earth’s surface by wind, water, and ice.
1. (A-1) Mountain – What three things cause these to form?
________ _________ ____________
2. (A-1) Mountain
TRUE or FALSE?
This landform occurs more often in oceans than on land.
3. (A-2) Mountain – Groups of mountains are called ____________________.
4. (A-2) Mountain – A real-world example: ________________________
5. (C-1) Glacier – Why do glaciers form?
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6. (C-2) Glacier – Begins when ____________________________________ during the
summer.
7. (C-1 or C-2) Glacier Interesting Fact:
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8. (D-1) Canyon – Scan to see the picture. What is the name of this canyon?
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9. (D-2) db Canyon – What other planet has a huge series of canyons?
___________
10. (E) Mesa – These are sometimes called __________ mountains.
11. (E) Mesa – How do they form?
12. (F) Peninsula – The Latin name for peninsula means:
“_________________ an _________________”
13. (F) Peninsula- Which state is shown? _________________________
14. (G) Plain – What are some ways this is formed?
a. ____________________________________
b. Volcanic activity
c. Movement of ____________________
15. (H) Valley – How is it formed? By ________________ that erode or wear down
soil and rocks
16. (H) Valley – How are glacial valleys different from river valleys?
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17. (H) Valley – How are rift valleys different from glacial valleys?
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18. (K) Island – What created the Hawaiian islands?
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19. (L-1) Bay – Scan to get the picture. Which bay is shown? _____________________
20. (L-1) Bay – The picture above shows __________ _____________ ____________.
21. (L-2) Bay – Other names for a bay? ______________ , ________________ , bights
22. (L-2) How are bays formed? __________________________________________________
23. (N-1) River – Do these usually flow uphill or downhill? __________________
24. (N-2) River- Some rivers are exactly alike.
TRUE or FALSE
25. (P.) Ocean – There are 5 of these landforms on earth. Which one is missing?
Pacific Atlantic Arctic Indian _________________
26. (Q-1) River Delta – How is a delta formed?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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27. (Q-2) River Delta– What is a real-world example of a delta? (Where is it located?)
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28. (Q-3) River Delta– (db) Another real world example can be found where?
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29. (R.) Erosion – Why did Grandpa Rock change over time?
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30. (R) Erosion- Did he become rougher or smoother? _________________________
31. (S. ) Source – The origin of a river is where it ____________________.
32. (S.) Source It is usually high up in the mountains where the snow is
________________________.
33. (S.) Source What shape is a delta? Oval triangle rectangle hexagon
34. (T.) Sand Dune – How is it formed? ________________________________
35. (U.) Desert – What is a cold desert?
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36. (V.) isthmus – This landform is located on what island country?
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37. (V.) isthmus - It connects two larger _____________________ masses.
38. (W.) Island- What are the three types of islands? _____________ ________________
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39. (Y.) Make a Chatterpix.
40. (Z.) Watch some more of Mr. Parr’s videos!