Exploring Earth’s Landforms Quiz

What are the two largest types of landforms on Earth?

• Mountains and valleys

• Continents and oceans

• Lakes and ponds

• Rivers and streams

How many continents are there on Earth?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

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Which ocean is the largest and deepest?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What is a peninsula?

• A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger pieces of land

• A piece of land with water on three sides

• A large area of flat land

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What type of landform is formed by volcanic activity?

• Plateau

• Hill

• Mountain

• River

Where do rivers generally begin?

• In the ocean

• In low areas

• In high ground

• In flat plains

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Which of the following is NOT a type of landform mentioned in the video?

• Valleys

• Estuaries

• Canyons

• Plateaus

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What is an isthmus?

• A large body of water

• A narrow strip of land with water on both sides

• A flat area of land

• A type of mountain

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What is the main difference between a lake and a pond?

• Lakes are filled with salt water

• Lakes are larger than ponds

• Ponds are always surrounded by mountains

• Lakes are smaller than rivers

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What do we call large areas of flat land?

• Valleys

• Hills

• Plains

• Mountains