Exploring Landforms and Water Features

What is a chasm?

• A large area of flat grassland.

• A deep split in the earth's surface.

• A ridge of compact sand formed by the wind in desert regions.

• A large area of flat land.

Which of the following is a large area of flat grassland?

• Prairie

• Peninsula

• Island

• Cliff

What is a yardang?

• A large area of flat land.

• A ridge of compact sand formed by the wind in desert regions.

• A natural rock formation forming a bridge.

• A cone of lava rock formed around the vent of a volcano.

Which term describes a large area of flat land?

• Peninsula

• Plain

• Reef

• Swamp

What is a peninsula?

• An area of land nearly surrounded by water.

• A ridge of rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea.

• A narrow riverbed that is frequently dry.

• A very steep face of rock, earth, or ice.

Which of the following is a landform surrounded by water, smaller than a continent?

• Reef

• Island

• Lake

• Canyon

What is a reef?

• A large stream of water flowing in a channel.

• A ridge of rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea.

• A natural rock formation forming a bridge.

• A low-lying area of land where water collects.

What is the shoreline?

• The line along which a large body of water meets the land.

• A large body of water surrounded by land.

• A long narrow valley with steep cliff walls.

• A cone of lava rock formed around the vent of a volcano.

Which of the following describes a river?

• A large stream of water flowing in a channel.

• A natural rock formation forming a bridge.

• A narrow riverbed that is frequently dry.

• A very steep face of rock, earth, or ice.

What is an arch in geological terms?

• A cone of lava rock formed around the vent of a volcano.

• A natural rock formation forming a bridge.

• A low-lying area of land where water collects.

• A ridge of compact sand formed by the wind in desert regions.