Landforms and Landscapes · Physical Systems

The Shaping of the Earth

Students examine the tectonic and erosional forces that create mountains, valleys, and coastal features.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do internal and external forces compete to shape the Earth surface?
  2. 2Why do certain landforms occur in specific tectonic regions?
  3. 3What role does climate play in the degradation of mountain landscapes?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9G8K01
Year: Year 8
Subject: Geography
Unit: Landforms and Landscapes
Period: Physical Systems

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