Geography and Climate Quiz

Which of the following is a type of landform characterized by high elevation and steep slopes?

• Island

• Mountain

• River

• Lake

What type of body of water is completely surrounded by land?

• Sea

• River

• Lake

• Canyon

Which climate type is known for having very low temperatures and is often covered with ice?

• Tropical

• Arid

• Polar

• Temperate

What type of vegetation is typically found in areas with very little rainfall and high temperatures?

• Forest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Grassland

Which term describes a low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it?

• Valley

• Mountain

• Island

• Canyon

What is a large, natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river?

• Lake

• River

• Sea

• Plain

Which term refers to a flat, sweeping landmass that generally does not change much in elevation?

• Canyon

• Plain

• Island

• Valley

What is a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it, as found in North America?

• Canyon

• Valley

• Mountain

• Sea

Which term describes a large body of water surrounded by land?

• Sea

• Lake

• River

• Island

What is a large area of salt water that is smaller than an ocean and partially enclosed by land?

• Sea

• Lake

• River

• Island