The Geography of Fjords

Geography · 10 questions

Ten questions on fjord formation, landforms, water properties, and documented examples.

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1. In geography, which landform does the term “fjord” most accurately describe?

   1. River delta plain
   2. Glacial valley flooded by the sea
   3. Volcanic crater lake
   4. Coastal lagoon basin
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   B) Glacial valley flooded by the sea

2. Which cross-sectional profile is characteristic of a classic fjord?

   1. U-shaped valley
   2. Flat-floored valley
   3. V-shaped valley
   4. Bowl-shaped basin
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   A) U-shaped valley

3. When a glacier erodes a main valley more deeply than its tributaries, what form may the tributary valleys take?

   1. Moraine ridges
   2. Drumlin hills
   3. Glacial cirques
   4. Hanging valleys
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   D) Hanging valleys

4. Which landform at a fjord mouth can restrict deep-water renewal?

   1. Submarine sill
   2. Glacial cirque
   3. River delta
   4. Coastal spit
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   A) Submarine sill

5. In which New Zealand region is Milford Sound located?

   1. Otago
   2. Canterbury
   3. Northland
   4. Fiordland
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   D) Fiordland

6. Which fjord is commonly cited as Norway's longest?

   1. Sognefjord
   2. Trondheimsfjord
   3. Geirangerfjord
   4. Hardangerfjord
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   A) Sognefjord

7. When glacial erosion cuts a fjord floor below sea level, which feature can form?

   1. Shallow coastal shelf
   2. Deep basin
   3. Raised coastal terrace
   4. Coastal dune ridge
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   B) Deep basin

8. Which landform type best describes Scoresby Sound on Greenland's east coast?

   1. Volcanic arc
   2. River delta plain
   3. Limestone cave system
   4. Fjord system
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   D) Fjord system

9. When two glaciers merge, which moraine can form where their lateral moraines join?

   1. Terminal moraine
   2. Ground moraine
   3. Medial moraine
   4. Lateral moraine
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   C) Medial moraine

10. Which former coastal traces may occur where land rose after glacial ice was removed?

    1. Coastal dunes and barriers
    2. Sea cliffs and caves
    3. Raised beaches and shorelines
    4. River deltas and terraces
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    C) Raised beaches and shorelines