Landforms on Earth Quiz

What is a group of mountains called?

• Mountain cluster

• Mountain group

• Mountain range

• Mountain chain

Which landform is characterized by having a flat top and steep sides?

• Mountain

• Island

• Valley

• Plateau

What distinguishes a peninsula from an island?

• A peninsula is completely surrounded by water.

• An island has a flat top.

• A peninsula is connected to the mainland.

• An island is connected to the mainland.

Which landform is described as a flat lowland with very few hills?

• Plateau

• Valley

• Plain

• Mountain

What is the main difference between a lake and a river?

• A lake is surrounded by land, and a river flows to another body of water.

• A lake is connected to the ocean, and a river is not.

• A lake is narrow, and a river is wide.

• A lake is saltwater, and a river is freshwater.