Physical Geography Quiz

Which of the following is characterized by a steep vertical or overhanging face of rock?

• Forest

• Cliff

• Beach

• Hill

What is a large area filled with many trees called?

• Coast

• Valley

• Forest

• Mountain

What is a smaller body of salt water, usually partly surrounded by land, called?

• Stream

• Sea

• Ocean

• River

What term describes a lower part in the land that sits between two higher parts?

• Mountain

• Hill

• Cliff

• Valley

Which term refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, including temperature and wind strength?

• Climate

• Weather

• Season

• Vegetation