Exploring Types of Landforms

Which of the following is an example of a landform found in water?

• Mountain

• Plain

• Lake

• Valley

A hill and a mountain are both raised landforms. What makes a mountain different from a hill?

• A mountain is smaller and rounder than a hill

• A mountain is taller and steeper than a hill

• A mountain is always found near water

• A mountain is flat on top

Which landform is described as a large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth?

• River

• Lake

• Stream

• Ocean

A valley is a low area of land. Where would you most likely find a valley?

• On top of a volcano

• Between two mountains or hills

• In the middle of an ocean

• At the top of a plain

Which of the following best describes a plain?

• A deep cut in the earth with steep sides

• A large area of flat or gently rolling land

• A body of water surrounded by land

• A mountain that can erupt with lava

A stream and a river are both moving bodies of water. How are they different?

• A stream is larger and deeper than a river

• A river flows into a stream

• A stream is smaller and narrower than a river

• A stream only flows during winter

Which landform is formed when a deep cut is made in the earth, usually by a river over a long time?

• Hill

• Canyon

• Plain

• Valley

A volcano is a special type of mountain. What makes a volcano different from a regular mountain?

• A volcano is always covered in snow

• A volcano can erupt and release lava and ash

• A volcano is always found near the ocean

• A volcano is smaller than all other mountains

Which of the following is a body of water that is completely surrounded by land?

• Ocean

• River

• Lake

• Stream

Which two landforms are most similar because they are both low areas of land?

• Mountain and hill

• Valley and plain

• Volcano and canyon

• Ocean and river