Landforms

Which of the following best describes a continent?

• A type of mountain.
• A large body of water.
• A huge area of land.
• A small island.

What happens when tectonic plates move apart?

• They form large bodies of water.
• They cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
• They create new landforms like mountains.
• They have no effect on the Earth's surface.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a plateau?

• It is a low-lying area of land.
• It is a steep-sided valley.
• It is a large body of water.
• It is a flat area that is raised high above the surrounding land.

Which landform is characterized by being tall and steep?

• Plain
• Mountain
• Valley
• Plateau

What is a continent?

• A small island
• A large body of water
• A huge area of land
• A type of mountain

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven continents?

• Greenland
• Asia
• Africa
• Antarctica

What happens during an earthquake?

• Rivers dry up.
• The sun shines brighter.
• The ground shakes suddenly.
• Trees grow taller.

If two tectonic plates collide, what might happen?

• They may cause an earthquake.
• They will float away.
• They will disappear.
• They will create more water.

What do latitude lines tell us?

• The temperature of a place
• How high above sea level a place is
• How far north or south a place is from the Equator
• How far east or west a place is

Which of the following best describes a topographic map?

• A map that shows only rivers and lakes
• A map that shows weather patterns
• A map that shows the shape of the land using contour lines
• A map that shows only cities