Landforms

What landform is higher than the surrounding areas and formed due to volcanic eruptions and erosion of the surrounding areas?

• Volcano

• Mountain

• Plateau

• Cliff

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of landform is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides?

• Plateau

• Cliff

• Canyon

• Mountain

What type of landform has high, steep slopes of rock found along coasts, mountainous areas, and along rivers?

• Cliff

• Canyon

• Plateau

• Valley

What type of landform has lowers parts in land between two hills or mountains and often has a river running through it?

• Valley

• Mountain

• Canyon

• Volcano

What landform is a raised, flat surface with steep sides?

• Mountain

• Valley

• Canyon

• Plateau

What landform is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides?

• Island

• Continent

• Hawaii

• Dunes

What type of landform is due to lack of adequate rainfall?

• Desert

• Dune

• Island

• Plain

What body of water contains saltwater?

• Rivers

• Oceans

• Lakes

• Ponds

What body of water contains freshwater?

• Pacific Ocean

• Lake Superior

• Red Sea

• Gulf of Mexico

What type of landform allows lava, ash, and gases to escape from a magma chamber below Earth's surface?

• Volcano

• Mountain

• Canyon

• Glacier

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2