Unique Landforms Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a canyon?

• Mount Everest

• Niagara Falls

• Great Barrier Reef

• Grand Canyon

What causes a volcano to erupt?

• Earthquakes

• Pressure from molten rock (magma) beneath the Earth's surface

• Volcanic gases

• Rainfall

What is a cave?

• A large body of water

• A man-made structure used for storage

• A natural underground hollow or passage

• A type of bird

Which of the following is an example of a waterfall?

• Victoria Falls

• Niagara Falls

• Angel Falls

• Iguazu Falls

What is the highest mountain in the world?

• K2

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Everest

Which of the following is a famous canyon in the United States?

• Niagara Canyon

• Grand Canyon

• Yellowstone Canyon

• Yosemite Canyon

What is a volcano?

• A type of mountain made of ice and snow.

• A geological formation where molten rock, ash, and gases escape from beneath the Earth's surface.

• A type of weather phenomenon that produces lightning and thunder.

• A type of rock that is formed from cooled lava.

What is the process of water eroding rock to form a canyon called?

• Glacial erosion

• Weathering and erosion

• Volcanic activity

• Deposition and sedimentation

What is a waterfall?

• A type of weather phenomenon where water falls from the sky in a vertical direction.

• A type of dance move where the body moves in a flowing motion.

• A natural or artificial feature where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of drops in the course of a stream or river.

• A type of hairstyle where the hair is styled to resemble flowing water.