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 fish found in the ocean

• A small body of water surrounded by land

Name a mountain range which goes through North Carolina.

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Himalayas

What is a valley?

• A high area of land between hills or mountains

• A body of water surrounded by land

• A flat area of land with no 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 with a flat top

• A deep and narrow valley between mountains

• A large body of water surrounded by land

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

How are plateaus formed?

• By the movement of tectonic plates

• By the melting of glaciers

• By volcanic eruptions

• By the uplift of the Earth's crust and erosion over time

What is a canyon?

• A small hill with gentle slopes

• A deep valley with steep sides

• A wide and flat plain

• A large body of water

Name a famous canyon in the United States of America.

• Grand Canyon

• Eiffel Tower

• Sahara Desert

• Mount Everest

What is an island?

• A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides

• A piece of land surrounded by buildings

• A piece of land surrounded by forests

• A piece of land surrounded by mountains

How are islands formed?

• Islands are formed by aliens from outer space

• Islands are formed by magic spells cast by wizards

• Volcanic activity, erosion, and deposition of sediment

• Islands are formed by giant sea creatures pushing up the land