Exploring Landforms Quiz

Which of the following is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land?

• Valley

• Plateau

• Mountain

• Hill

What is the term for a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain?

• Hill

• Canyon

• Plain

• Island

Identify the landform shown in the diagram below: 

• Valley

• Mountain

• Plateau

• Desert

Which landform is characterized by a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it?

• Canyon

• Hill

• Plateau

• Plain

What is the name of a landform that is surrounded by water on all sides?

• Peninsula

• Island

• Isthmus

• Valley

Label the landform in the diagram below: 

• Mountain

• Valley

• Plateau

• Hill

Which of the following is a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river running through it?

• Desert

• Valley

• Plateau

• Hill

Identify the landform shown in the diagram below: 

• Desert

• Island

• Canyon

• Plateau

What is the term for a piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but connected to the mainland?

• Island

• Peninsula

• Isthmus

• Valley

Identify the type of landform shown in the image below: 

• Hill

• Plateau

• Valley

• Mountain