Landforms Quiz for 3rd Grade

What is a mountain?

• A type of dessert made with chocolate and cream

• A large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area

• A type of tree found in forests

• A small body of water

Name a famous mountain range.

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Andes Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

What is a valley?

• A body of water surrounded by land

• A flat area of land with no hills or mountains

• A tall area of land between hills or mountains

• A low area of land between hills or mountains

What is the difference between a valley and a canyon?

• Valleys are low areas of land between hills or mountains, while canyons are deep, narrow valleys with steep sides.

• Valleys are deep, narrow valleys with steep sides, while canyons are low areas of land between hills or mountains.

• Valleys are always dry and barren, while canyons are lush and green.

• Valleys are formed by erosion, while canyons are formed by volcanic activity.

What is a plateau?

• A small hill in the countryside

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

• A deep trench in the ocean

• A type of dessert

How are plateaus formed?

• Uplift of the Earth's crust and erosion

• Volcanic eruption and sedimentation

• Glacial movement and deposition

• Tectonic plate movement and volcanic activity

What is a canyon?

• A shallow stream

• A deep valley with steep sides

• A wide open plain

• A small hill

Name a famous canyon.

• Grand Canyon

• Great Wall of China

• Mount Everest

• Niagara Falls

What is an island?

• A piece of land surrounded by trees

• A piece of land surrounded by buildings

• A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides

• A piece of land surrounded by mountains

How are islands formed?

• Through volcanic activity, erosion, and deposition of sediment

• By the movement of tectonic plates

• From the impact of meteor showers

• Through alien technology