Landforms and Bodies of Water Review

What is the name of the landform shown?

• basin

• canyon

• delta

• ocean

Answer explanation

Remember a basin is a natural depression on the earth's surface that usually holds water inside. It is completely surrounded by land!

What is the name of the landform shown?

• bay

• canyon

• mountain

• ocean

Answer explanation

Remember:

A bay is an inlet of water that extends into the land.​

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They are usually small and have calm waters.

What is the name of the landform shown?

• canal

• canyon

• mountain

• island

Answer explanation

Remember:

A canal is a waterway built by people used for shipping and travel.​

What is the name of the landform shown?

• delta

• canyon

• river

• gulf

Answer explanation

Remember:

Deltas are wetlands that form as rivers empty their water and sediment into another body of water such as an ocean. As silt builds up, new land is formed which is the delta. 

What is the name of the landform shown?

• gulf

• plain

• sea

• strait

Answer explanation

Remember:

A gulf is a large area of water that is partially surrounded by land.​

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They are like bays but bigger!​

What is the name of the landform shown?

• ocean

• plain

• sea

• strait

Answer explanation

Remember:

Oceans are large bodies of water made up of salt water.

What is the name of the landform shown?

• river

• valley

• bay

• isthmus

Answer explanation

Remember:

A river is a large flowing body of water that ends in an ocean or sea.​

What is the name of the body of water shown in this picture?

• sea

• island

• basin

• desert

Answer explanation

Remember:

A sea is a large body of water but is smaller than an ocean. They are partially enclosed by a land mass and are connected to an ocean.

What is the name of the body of water shown in this picture?

• strait

• peninsula

• isthmus

• plateau

Answer explanation

Remember:

A strait is a narrow passage of water that connects two seas or two other large areas of water.​

What is the name of the body of water shown in this picture?

• stream

• ocean

• strait

• gulf

Answer explanation

Remember:

A stream is a small, narrow river.​