Landforms Quiz

What is a landform?

• A type of weather pattern.

• A feature on Earth's surface.

• A kind of animal habitat.

• A model of Earth's atmosphere.

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

• It is much bigger than a hill.

• It has steep sides and pointy tops.

• It is a small rise in the land.

• It is a tall land form.

What is a hill?

• A large stretch of flat land.

• A small rise in the land.

• A tall land form with steep sides.

• A large, flat area called a plain.

What is a valley?

• The low land between hills or mountains.

• A landform similar to a canyon.

• A large, flat place.

• A mountain range.

How are the sides of a canyon typically described?

• Wide and sloping.

• Large and flat.

• Very steep, nearly straight up and down.

• Narrow and rounded.

What is a plain?

• A tall rocky mountain.

• A narrow valley with steep sides.

• A large, flat place.

• The low land between hills or mountains.

What are plains primarily used for in agriculture?

• Raising livestock and growing crops

• Mining and drilling

• Building urban developments

• Conserving wildlife habitats

What is a plateau?

How are landforms primarily described?

• By their color

• By their size

• By their shape

• By their location

Which landform is characterized as a low area between mountains?

• Plateau

• Plain

• Valley

• Canyon