Landforms Quiz

What is a mountain?

• A mountain is a man-made structure.

• A mountain is a body of water.

• A mountain is a large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak.

Which of the following is an example of a mountain?

• Mount Everest

• Great Barrier Reef

• General Greene

What is a plateau?

• A plateau is a deep, narrow valley surrounded by mountains.

• A plateau is a flat or gently sloping elevated area that is higher than the surrounding land.

• A plateau is a large body of water surrounded by land.

• A plateau is a tall, pointed mountain peak.

Which of the following is an example of a plateau?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Colorado Plateau

• Great Plains

What is a valley?

• A valley is a low area between hills or mountains.

• A valley is a body of water surrounded by land.

• A valley is a type of volcano.

• A valley is a high area between hills or mountains.

Which of the following is a plain located in North America?

• Silicon Valley

• North China Plain

• The Great Plains

What is a canyon?

• A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

• A canyon is a small, circular hole in the ground.

• A canyon is a flat, open plain with no elevation.

• A canyon is a wide, shallow valley with gentle slopes.

Which of the following is an example of a canyon?

• Yellowstone National Park

• Grand Canyon

• Niagara Falls

• Mount Everest

Which of the following landform can be described as active, dormant or extinct?

• volcano

• mountain

• plateau

• hill

Which landform is characterized by its flat and elevated surface?

• hill

• valley

• mountain

• plateau