Exploring Earth's Landforms

What is a mountain?

• A deep narrow valley with steep sides

• A large area of flat land elevated high above sea level

• A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level

• A piece of land surrounded by water

What is a valley?

• A large natural elevation of the earth's surface

• A low area between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it

• A flat highland with steep sides

• A deep, narrow area with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it

What is a plateau?

• A deep, narrow valley with steep sides

• A large area of flat land elevated high above sea level

• A small area of land surrounded by water

• A large natural elevation of the earth's surface

What is a canyon?

• A large natural elevation of the earth's surface

• A low area between hills or mountains

• A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a river flowing through it

• A large area of flat land elevated high above sea level

What are islands?

• Pieces of land surrounded by water

• Narrow pieces of land connecting two larger areas across an expanse of water

• Large areas of flat land elevated high above sea level

• Deep, narrow valleys with steep sides

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mountain?

• It has a peak or summit

• It is usually found under the sea

• It can form part of a mountain range

• It rises abruptly from the surrounding landscape

How are valleys most commonly formed?

• By the movement of glaciers

• By volcanic eruptions

• By meteor impacts

• By the construction of dams

Which landform is typically flat on top and has steep walls?

• Mountains

• Valleys

• Plateaus

• Canyons