Landforms Quiz

What is the largest land area on Earth?

• Antarctica

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

What is the term for any natural formation of rock and earth found on Earth?

• Mountains

• Valleys

• Landforms

• Continents

Which type of mountains are formed when the Earth's plates buckle into folds?

• Fold Mountains

• Fault Mountains

• Volcanoes

• None of the above

How are canyons different from other river valleys?

• They have steep sides

• They are u-shaped

• They are formed by glaciers

• They have very little rainfall

What is the term for a wide flat area of land?

• Mountains

• Valleys

• Plains

• Islands

Which type of land formation is formed by flowing lava from erupting volcanoes?

• Mountains

• Valleys

• Plains

• Islands

What is the term for an area of land surrounded by water and not connected to continents?

• Island

• Peninsula

• Delta

• Isthmus

What is the term for a buildup of gravel, sand, silt, and clay at the mouth of a river?

• Island

• Peninsula

• Delta

• Isthmus

Where are beaches typically found?

• In the mountains

• In the valleys

• In the plains

• Along the coastline

How do land formations shape the Earth?

• They affect every living thing

• They create mountains and valleys

• They cause erosion and sedimentation

• All of the above