Landforms Quiz

What is a mountain?

• A mountain is a type of volcano.

• A mountain is a large body of water.

• A mountain is a man-made structure.

• 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 plateau?

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Plains

• Colorado Plateau

• Appalachian Plateau

What is a valley?

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

• A valley is a type of dessert.

• A valley is a body of water between hills or mountains.

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

Which of the following is an example of a canyon?

• Yellowstone National Park

• Niagara Falls

• Grand Canyon

• Mount Everest

What is an island?

• A piece of land surrounded by mountains.

• A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.

• A piece of land surrounded by buildings.

• A piece of land surrounded by trees.

What is the highest mountain in the world?

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• K2

Which landform is characterized by its flat top and steep sides?

• mesa

• canyon

• butte

• plateau

What is the deepest canyon in the world?

• Bryce Canyon

• Grand Canyon

• Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon

• Ngorongoro Crater

Which landform is formed by the erosion of rivers over millions of years?

• valley

• plateau

• hill

• canyon

Which of the following is the largest island in the world?

• Greenland

• Borneo

• Madagascar

• Iceland