Landforms and Geographic Features Quiz 2

Which landform is characterized by steep, vertical walls and a narrow, deep channel?

• Mountain

• Canyon

• Valley

• Plateau

Which geographic feature is a large body of water surrounded by land?

• Lake

• Ocean

• River

• Waterfall

Which landform is a flat, elevated area with steep sides?

• Plain

• Hill

• Mesa

• Valley

Which geographic feature is a body of water that flows into another body of water, sometimes with many fingering streams?

• River delta

• Lake

• Ocean

• Strait

Which landform is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses?

• Peninsula

• Cliff

• Island

• Isthmus

Which geographic feature is a large area of land covered in sand or rocks with little to no vegetation?

• Desert

• Forest

• Swamp

• Marsh

Which landform is a cone-shaped or dome-shaped hill that will sometimes spew lava or hot ash?

• Mountain

• Volcano

• Hill

• Mesa

Which geographic feature is a body of saltwater that covers a large part of the Earth's surface?

• Lake

• Ocean

• River

• Sea

Which landform is a steep, high rock face?

• Plateau

• Cliff

• Valley

• Butte

Which geographic feature is a large mass of ice that moves slowly down a mountain or valley?

• Harbor

• Glacier

• Reef

• Gulf