Archipelago Quiz

Which of the following best describes an archipelago?

• A group of mountains

• A group of islands in the sea or ocean

• A group of cities

• A group of rivers

What is the term for a region drained by a river and its tributaries?

• Basin

• Plateau

• Valley

• Desert

Which of the following is true about a bay?

• It is smaller than a cove

• It is larger than a gulf

• It is larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

• It is the same size as a peninsula

Which of the following best describes the shape of a bay?

• Triangular

• Semicircular

• Rectangular

• Square

Which of the following best describes the landform shown in the image?

• Plateau

• Canyon

• Hill

• Desert

Which process leads to the formation of a delta?

• Sediment is carried by a river to a larger body of water

• Wind erodes rocks and forms sand dunes

• Glaciers carve out valleys in mountains

• Earthquakes create cracks in the ground

What is the definition of a desert?

• A dry, barren area of land, waterless, or without vegetation

• A wet, forested area with many trees

• A cold, icy region with snow and glaciers

• A grassy plain with abundant rainfall

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What is the definition of a gulf?

• A deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth

• A small stream of water flowing into a river

• A flat area of land with few trees

• A mountain range covered with snow

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What geographic feature is shown in the diagram?

• Peninsula

• Gulf

• Island

• Plateau

Which of the following best describes an island?

• A landform that is completely surrounded by water

• A landform that is surrounded by mountains

• A landform that is only found in deserts

• A landform that is always connected to other land

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CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.8.5