Landscapes Quiz

What is a landscape?

• A type of weather pattern

• A part of Earth's surface with geographic features

• A type of plant species

• A type of animal habitat

What does a landscape consist of?

• Only water bodies

• Only man-made structures

• Geographic features like landforms

• Only forests

What is a key characteristic of mountain landscapes?

• They are flat and low-lying.

• They rise significantly above the surrounding land.

• They are always covered in forests.

• They are located only near oceans.

According to geologists, how high must a landform rise to be classified as a mountain?

• At least 100 metres

• At least 200 metres

• At least 300 metres

• At least 400 metres

Where do coastal landscapes form?

• In the mountains

• In the desert

• Where the land meets the sea

• In the forest

Which of the following is NOT a factor that shapes coastal landscapes?

• Wind

• Rain

• Earthquakes

• Sea spray

Which of the following is a feature of coastal landscapes?

• Cliffs

• Valleys

• Plateaus

• Canyons

What is a riverine landscape?

• A landscape formed by the natural movement of a water system such as a river.

• A desert landscape with sand dunes.

• A mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks.

• A coastal landscape with beaches and cliffs.

What does a riverine landscape include?

• Only the river itself.

• The ecosystems in and around the area of a river.

• Only the plants in the area.

• Only the animals in the area.

What is the maximum amount of precipitation a desert receives in a year?

• 50 centimeters

• 25 centimeters

• 100 centimeters

• 75 centimeters