Physical Features Quiz

What is a river?

• A large, natural stream of water

• A small pond

• A dry area of land

• A mountain peak

What is a forest?

• A large area of land covered in trees

• A barren area with no vegetation

• A body of water

• A mountain range

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature?

• A skyscraper

• A mountain

• A river

• A lake

What are vast flat areas of land with few trees and very gently rolling terrain called?

• Plateaus

• Valleys

• Plains

• Volcanoes

What are long, narrow depressions or low areas of land between hills or mountains called?

• Volcanoes

• Plateaus

• Valleys

• Plains

What is a vent or opening in the Earth's crust that allows molten rock, gases, and ash to escape from deep inside the Earth?

• Valleys

• Volcanoes

• Plateaus

• Plains

Which feature is described as a flat, elevated land?

• Valleys

• Volcanoes

• Plateaus

• Plains

Which feature is found between hills or mountains?

• Plateaus

• Valleys

• Plains

• Volcanoes

Which of the following features can be included on a map depending on its scale and purpose?

• Deserts

• Glaciers

• Oceans

• Forests

Which 2 of the following is a physical feature?

• river

• state

• population

• mountain