Earth's Relief Quiz

What are the internal agents responsible for shaping the Earth's relief?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Ocean currents

• Tectonic plate movements

• Rain and wind

Which of the following is NOT a feature of inland relief?

• Plateaus

• Mountains

• Beaches

• Valleys

What is a plateau?

• A steep cliff by the sea

• A large body of water

• A low-lying area between mountains

• A flat surface at high altitude

Which mountain range is home to a family of llamas?

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Alps

• Himalayas

What is a characteristic feature of cliffs?

• They are covered with vegetation

• They are sandy and smooth

• They are high and rocky

• They are flat and low-lying

Which of the following is an example of a peninsula?

• Great Plains

• Amazon Basin

• Hawaiian Islands

• Iberian Peninsula

What is the term for a group of islands clustered together?

• Gulf

• Archipelago

• Cape

• Peninsula

How many islands are in the Japanese archipelago?

• 6,852

• 1,852

• 9,852

• 3,852

Which of the following is NOT a feature of coastal relief?

• Valleys

• Islands

• Cliffs

• Gulfs

What should you remember when looking at a physical map full of green and brown colors?

• Each shade represents a different landscape

• Each shade represents a different type of soil

• Each shade represents a different climate

• Each shade represents a different population density