Practice Pediments and Pediplains - 6.14.1 | 6. LANDFORMS AND THEIR EVOLUTION | CBSE 11 Fundamental of Physical Geography
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6.14.1 - Pediments and Pediplains

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define a pediment in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the base of a mountain and its slope.

Question 2

Easy

What is a pediplain?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the end result of mountain erosion.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a pediment?

  • A steep mountain peak
  • A gently sloping surface at a mountain's base
  • A flat plain
  • A type of valley

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the shape and location of the feature.

Question 2

True or False: Pediplains are formed through the erosion of mountains.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the definition of pediplains.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a landscape that contains both pediments and pediplains. What processes contributed to their formation, and what might this indicate about the climate over time?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how moisture levels influence erosion rates.

Question 2

Discuss how the formation of pediplains might affect local ecosystems and human activities in arid regions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the balance between flat land and its suitability for farming versus water resources.

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