Geographical Features Quiz

What is the term for the natural features of the Earth's surface?

• Topography

• Geomorphology

• Biodiversity

• Hydrology

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature of the Earth?

• Valley

• Mountain

• City

• Desert

What is a 'peninsula'?

• A type of mountain

• A deep valley

• A flat area of land

• A landform surrounded by water on three sides

Which feature is characterized by a steep-sided valley formed by river erosion?

• Glacier

• Plateau

• Canyon

• Dune

What is the term for a large body of saltwater that is smaller than an ocean?

• Pond

• River

• Lake

• Sea

Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'delta'?

• Formed at the mouth of a river

• A type of mountain

• A deep ocean trench

• A high flat area

What is a 'volcano'?

• A large body of freshwater

• A flat area of land

• A type of valley

• An opening in the Earth's crust that erupts lava

Which term describes the physical characteristics of a region?

• Anthropology

• Geography

• Climatology

• Sociology

What is the main feature of a 'glacier'?

• A large mass of ice that moves slowly

• A flat area of land

• A volcanic eruption

• A type of river

Which of the following is a feature found in coastal geography?

• Desert

• Mountain range

• Coral reef

• Forest