Landforms Quiz for Grade 2

What is a mountain?

• A type of tree found in forests

• A small body of water surrounded by land

• A type of animal that lives in the ocean

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

Name a landform that is flat and stretches for miles.

• Valley

• Mountain

• Canyon

• Plain

What is a valley?

• A low 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 high area of land between hills or mountains

What is a hill?

• A deep trench in the ocean floor

• A type of dessert made with layers of cake and icing

• A large body of water surrounded by land

• A raised area of land that is higher than the surrounding area

What is a canyon?

• A wide open field

• A deep valley with steep sides

• A tall mountain peak

• A shallow river

Name a landform that is formed by the erosion of water and wind.

• Glacier

• Desert

• Mountain

• Canyon

What is a plateau?

• A deep, narrow valley with steep sides

• A large body of water surrounded by land

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

• A long, high mountain range

What is a volcano?

• A mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock

• A type of cloud

• A large desert

• A deep trench in the ocean

Name a landform that is formed by the movement of glaciers.

• U-shaped valleys

• Circular-shaped valleys

• Heart-shaped valleys

• Square-shaped valleys

What is a desert?

• A dry, barren area of land

• A frozen, icy area of land

• A wet, lush area of land

• A mountainous area of land