Map Landforms Quiz

What is a plateau?

• A tall, pointed mountain

• A flat and elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side

• A deep trench in the ocean floor

• A small, low-lying area of land

How can you differentiate between a plateau and an escarpment on a map?

• By looking at the population density on the map

• By examining the political boundaries on the map

• By looking at the topography and elevation lines on the map.

• By counting the number of rivers on the map

What is an escarpment?

• A type of flower found in tropical regions

• A steep slope or long cliff resulting from erosion or faulting

• A small, fast-moving mammal native to South America

• A type of rock formation commonly found in deserts

How can you recognize a coastal plain on a map?

• Identify areas with high elevation and steep cliffs along the coast

• Search for deep valleys and canyons near the ocean

• Look for mountainous terrain far from the coast

• Look for flat and low-lying areas adjacent to the coast with a gradual slope towards the ocean.

What is a coast?

• A coast is the area where the land meets the sea or ocean.

• A coast is a type of forest

• A coast is a type of mountain

• A coast is a type of dessert

Which landform is characterized by a gently sloping plain near the coast?

• Mountain range

• Desert

• Canyon

• Coastal plain

What is the physical feature of a map that helps in locating specific land areas?

• landmarks

• oceans

• mountains

• rivers

Which landform is characterized by a flat-topped area of land?

• Mesa

• Canyon

• Glacier

• Volcano

What is the purpose of a scale on a map?

• To show the population density of the area

• To indicate the average temperature of the region

• To display the political boundaries of the area

• To represent the ratio of a distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground.

Which landform is characterized by a steep slope or cliff?

• Canyon

• Plateau

• Valley

• Bluff