Terminal = Program/interface to interact with a shell.
LINUX
WINDOWS
Shell = Translator between user and OS.
Linux: Bash
Windows: PowerShell, Command Prompt (cmd.exe)
In a graphical environment, multiple terminals can be used on the same screen.
Virtual terminals can be used to start additionl terminal sessions.
Method 1 Ctrl+Alt+Fn
Remote Desktop Connection in Windows OS might not be able to use this method.
Exp: Ctrl+Alt+F3
Method 2 sudo chvt [n]
This command can be run in terminal app in graphical interface or text interface.
Exp: sudo chvt 3
In general, n =
1 --> GNOME Terminal (Graphical interface)
2,3,4.... --> Virtual terminal (Text interface)
Use who or w command in text interface.