Exploring Landforms

What is a tall landform called?

• Plateau

• Valley

• Mountain

• Hill

What do we call a small hill?

• valley

• mound

• plateau

• cliff

Which landform is a large body of flowing water?

• pond

• river

• ocean

• lake

What is a large area of water surrounded by land?

• Lake

• Ocean

• River

• Pond

What is a dry area with very little rain called?

• Rainforest

• Savanna

• Desert

• Tundra

What do we call flat land that is often used for farming?

• valleys

• plains

• deserts

• mountains

What is the name of the large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth?

• Lake

• River

• Ocean

• Pond

What is a deep valley between mountains called?

• valley

• plateau

• ridge

• canyon

What is a narrow and steep-sided canyon?

• Valley

• Plateau

• Gorge

• Cliff

What is the difference between a river and a lake?

• A river is larger than a lake.

• A lake is a type of river.

• Rivers are always freshwater, while lakes can be saltwater.

• A river flows, while a lake is stationary.