Landforms Quiz

What is a landform?

• A) A man-made structure on Earth's surface

• B) A natural feature of the Earth's surface

• C) A type of weather pattern

• D) A type of plant species

Which landform is characterized by a deep, narrow valley with steep sides?

• A) Canyon

• B) Island

• C) Plain

• D) Hill

Which landform is typically formed by the erosion of rock by water?

• A) Canyon

• B) Glacier

• C) Island

• D) Plain

What type of map informs us where certain landforms are located?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Climate map

• Road map

Which landform is created by a hill of sand?

• Mountain

• Sand Dune

• River

• Delta

What landform is found throughout the middle of America?

• Mountains

• Plains

• Sand Dunes

• Atolls

What is not typically shown on a physical map?

• Elevation

• Rivers

• Political boundaries

• Mountains

In which of these countries may we find a fjord?

• USA

• Norway

• Sudan

• Australia

What is a plain?

• A flat expanse of land that generally does not change much in elevation, and is primarily treeless

• A mountainous region with steep slopes and high peaks

• A dense forest area with a variety of trees and wildlife

• A coastal area with sandy beaches and ocean views

Where are deltas located?

• Where a river meets stagnant water

• Where a river starts

• In the middle of atolls

• Left behind my fjords