3rd Grade Exploring Local Landforms and Maps

Which of the following is a geographical feature commonly found in coastal areas?

• Desert

• Ocean

• Valley

• Mountain

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CA.3.1.1.

What is one way people have modified the physical environment in their local region?

• Planting trees

• Building a dam

• Observing wildlife

• Hiking in the mountains

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CA.3.1.2.

Which geographical feature is characterized by a flat area surrounded by higher land?

• Hill

• Valley

• Mountain

• Lake

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CA.3.1.1.

How might constructing a dam upstream affect a river?

• It makes the river flow faster.

• It creates a lake or reservoir.

• It causes the river to dry up.

• It makes the river flow in a different direction.

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CA.3.1.2.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a desert?

• High rainfall

• Dense forests

• Sandy terrain

• Snow-covered peaks

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CA.3.1.1.

What is one way people have used the resources of a coastal area?

• Mining for coal

• Fishing

• Growing wheat

• Building ski resorts

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CA.3.1.2.

Which geographical feature is typically found at the edge of a continent?

• Mountain

• Ocean

• Valley

• Hill

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CA.3.1.1.

How have people modified the environment in mountainous regions?

• By building bridges

• By constructing tunnels

• By planting rice

• By creating deserts

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CA.3.1.2.

Which of the following is a geographical feature that is a large body of saltwater?

• Lake

• River

• Ocean

• Hill

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CA.3.1.1.

What is one way people have changed the environment in valleys?

• By building skyscrapers

• By constructing roads

• By planting coral reefs

• By creating sand dunes

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CA.3.1.2.