Major Landforms

Front

A large landform that stretches above surrounding land usually in a peak.

Back

Mountain

Front

An area of water that is surrounded by land on all sides.

Back

Lake

Front

A low area between two hills. It often has a river running through it.

Back

Valley

Front

____ are suitable for agriculture, settlement and transportation. Options: Plains, Plateaus, Deserts, Mountains

Back

Plains

Front

Which of the following statements is true? A hill is a land surface higher than the local area. The steep hill with an elevation of more than 900 meters is termed as mountain.

Back

Both 1 and 2

Front

A stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef.

Back

Lagoon

Front

Loops and large bends in the river due to erosion.

Back

meander

Front

A___________ is the part of a river where the river enters a lake, a reservoir, a sea, or an ocean.

Back

Mouth

Front

Which area is the most useful for human habitation? Options: Plain, Mountain, Valley, Desert

Back

Plain

Front

Which is an elevated landform with a flat, table-like surface on top?

Back

Plateau