Landforms Quiz

What is a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface?

• River

• Ocean

• Lake

• Pond

What is a naturally raised area of land, not as high as a mountain?

• Hill

• Valley

• Plateau

• Canyon

What is a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean?

• Stream

• River

• Pond

• Glacier

What is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land?

• Mountain

• Plateau

• Hill

• Valley

What is a body of water surrounded by land?

• Ocean

• River

• Lake

• Stream

What is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a stream flowing through it?

• Canyon

• Hill

• Plateau

• Plain

What is a large, slow-moving mass of ice on land?

• Glacier

• River

• Lake

• Ocean

What is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it?

• Plateau

• Valley

• Canyon

• Hill

What is a large, flat area of land with few trees?

• Desert

• Plain

• Mountain

• Hill

What is a dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand?

• Forest

• Desert

• Plain

• Valley