Geographical Terms Quiz

What is the definition of a seacoast?

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas

• The land along the edge of a sea or ocean

• A piece of land surrounded by water

• A group of islands

Which term describes a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas?

• Peninsula

• Island

• Isthmus

• Archipelago

What is an island?

• A piece of land surrounded by water

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas

• A landform that extends into a body of water

• A group of islands

Which of the following best describes a peninsula?

• A piece of land surrounded by water

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas

• A landform that extends into a body of water and is surrounded by water on three sides

• A group of islands

What is an archipelago?

• A piece of land surrounded by water

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas

• A group of islands

• A landform that extends into a body of water

Which term refers to a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain?

• Hill

• Island

• Peninsula

• Archipelago

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an isthmus?

• It connects two larger land areas

• It is surrounded by water on three sides

• It is a narrow strip of land

• It can be a strategic location for trade

What distinguishes a peninsula from an island?

• A peninsula is completely surrounded by water

• An island is connected to a mainland

• A peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides

• An island is a narrow strip of land

Which of the following is a feature of a hill?

• It is higher than a mountain

• It is a flat area of land

• It is a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain

• It is a group of islands

Which term is used to describe a landform that is surrounded by water on all sides?

• Peninsula

• Isthmus

• Island

• Hill