Earth's Landforms Quiz

What are the two largest types of landforms on Earth?

• Mountains and hills

• Continents and oceans

• Rivers and lakes

• Plains and plateaus

Which continent is the largest by land area?

• Africa

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

How many oceans are there on Earth?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What natural processes can create smaller landforms?

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Rainfall and snowfall

• Wind and solar radiation

• Erosion and volcanic activity

What are smaller, less steep landforms than mountains called?

• Valleys

• Hills

• Plains

• Plateaus

What is the largest island in the world?

• Madagascar

• Australia

• Greenland

• Iceland

What is an isthmus?

• A piece of land surrounded by water

• A raised area of land that is flat on top

• A narrow strip of land with water on both sides

• A large area of flat land

Where does a river meet the sea?

• Lagoon

• Coral reef

• Bay

• Estuary

What type of water do rivers contain?

• Salt water

• Mineral water

• Fresh water

• Brackish water