Landforms

 What is a valley?

• A large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land

• A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it

• A narrow, deep opening in the earth's surface

• A large body of saltwater surrounded by land

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 Which landform is characterized by steep sides and a narrow bottom, often formed by river erosion?

• Peninsula

• Canyon

• Plateau

• Gulf

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 What is an isthmus?

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, usually with water on either side

• A large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land

• A body of water surrounded by land

• A large, flat, elevated area of land

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 Identify the landform that is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.

• Gulf

• Peninsula

• Bay

• Desert

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 What is a gulf?

• A large inlet from the ocean into the landmass, typically with a narrower opening than a bay

• A small body of water surrounded by land

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas

• A large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land

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 Which landform is a body of water partially enclosed by land, but with a wide mouth, affording access to the sea?

• Bay

• River

• Lake

• Plateau

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 What is a river?

• A large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land

• A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas

• A large body of saltwater surrounded by land

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 Identify the landform that is a large body of water surrounded by land.

• Pond

• Lake

• Desert

• Plateau

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 What is a pond?

• A large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land

• A small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas

• A large body of saltwater surrounded by land

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 Which landform is a narrow valley with steep, rocky walls located between hills or mountains?

• Plateau

• Gorge

• Mesa

• Butte

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