Landforms Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of a mountain?

• Flat top

• Steep slopes

• Surrounded by water

• Low elevation

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What is the main difference between a plateau and a mountain?

• Plateaus are higher than mountains

• Mountains have steep slopes, while plateaus have flat tops

• Plateaus are surrounded by water

• Mountains are found only in cold regions

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Which landform is typically formed by the erosion of rock by a river?

• Island

• Peninsula

• Canyon

• Plateau

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What is a common feature of valleys?

• High elevation

• Flat top

• Low area between hills or mountains

• Surrounded by water

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Which of the following best describes a peninsula?

• Land surrounded by water on three sides

• Land surrounded by water on all sides

• A flat-topped landform

• A deep, narrow valley

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How are islands typically formed?

• By the accumulation of sand

• By volcanic activity or coral growth

• By the erosion of mountains

• By the movement of tectonic plates

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Which landform is most likely to be found at the bottom of a canyon?

• River

• Plateau

• Mountain

• Island

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What is the primary cause of the formation of valleys?

• Wind erosion

• Glacial activity or river erosion

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tectonic plate movement

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Which of the following landforms is characterized by a flat, elevated area?

• Mountain

• Valley

• Plateau

• Canyon

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What is the main difference between an island and a peninsula?

• Islands are larger than peninsulas

• Peninsulas are surrounded by water on three sides, while islands are surrounded by water on all sides

• Islands are found only in oceans

• Peninsulas are formed by volcanic activity

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