Landforms Quiz

What are the characteristics of hills?

• Hills are depressions in the land that are lower than the surrounding areas.

• Hills are flat and have no elevation.

• Hills are formed by the erosion of mountains.

• Hills are elevated landforms that are higher than the surrounding areas.

What is an island?

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

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

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

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

How are canyons formed?

• Canyons are formed by volcanic activity.

• Canyons are formed by tectonic plate movement.

• Canyons are formed through erosion.

• Canyons are formed by deposition of sediment.

What is a plateau?

• A plateau is a large body of water.

• A plateau is a deep, narrow valley.

• A plateau is a tall, rocky mountain.

• A plateau is a flat, elevated landform.

What is a low area between two mountains?

• Mountain

• Valley

• Cliff

• Island

What is a feature of a mountain?

• has water

• has steep sides

• has flat areas

• has a peninsula

Which landform is shown in the picture?

• Plains

• River

• Island

• Plateau

Which landform is shown in the picture?

• River

• Valley

• Plains

• Island

Which landform is in the picture?

• Mountain

• Island

• River

• Plains

What landform is pictured?

• mountain

• valley

• cave

• island