Landforms Quiz

What is a landform?

• A landform is a type of weather phenomenon.

• A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface.

• A landform is a man-made structure on the Earth's surface.

• A landform is a term used to describe the shape of a person's face.

Give an example of a landform created by erosion.

• canyon

• plateau

• valley

• mountain

What is the highest landform on Earth?

• Matterhorn

• Denali

• Mount Everest

• Kilimanjaro

What is a valley?

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

• 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 tree found in forests.

What is a plateau?

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

• A plateau is a tall, rocky mountain.

• A plateau is a deep, narrow valley.

• A plateau is a large body of water.

What is a canyon?

• A canyon is a man-made structure.

• A canyon is a type of desert.

• A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river or erosion.

• A canyon is a large body of water.

What is a mountain range?

• A mountain range is a type of animal.

• A mountain range is a type of dessert.

• A mountain range is a body of water.

• A mountain range is a series or chain of mountains.

What is a peninsula?

• A landform surrounded by water on four sides.

• A landform surrounded by water on three sides.

• A landform surrounded by water on two sides.

• A landform surrounded by mountains on three sides.

What is a delta?

• A delta is a type of rock formation.

• A delta is a landform at the mouth of a river.

• A delta is a mathematical symbol.

• A delta is a type of bird.

What is a volcano?

• A volcano is a vent or opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases are ejected.

• A volcano is a type of bird found in tropical rainforests.

• A volcano is a man-made structure used for storing water.

• A volcano is a large mountain made of ice and snow.