Quiz on Bodies of Water and Landforms

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• 70%

• 60%

• 80%

• 50%

How are seas different from oceans?

• Seas are not connected to oceans

• Seas are freshwater bodies

• Seas are smaller and part of the World Ocean

• Seas are larger than oceans

What is a lagoon?

• A large freshwater lake

• A shallow body of water separated from the ocean

• A deep sea trench

• A narrow river

Which of the following is an artificial channel connecting natural bodies of water?

• River

• Canal

• Creek

• Stream

What is a geyser?

• A type of waterfall

• A hot spring that erupts water and steam

• A large river

• A small pond

Which landform is characterized by being higher than the surrounding terrain but smaller than a mountain?

• Plateau

• Hill

• Canyon

• Valley

What is a canyon?

• A flat elevated landform

• A deep ravine between cliffs

• A large ice mass

• A dry, sandy area

What is a plateau?

• A low-lying area between mountains

• A flat elevated landform

• A steep drop of water

• A large body of saltwater

Which landform is a massive rock that rises very high and is almost vertical?

• Meadow

• Volcano

• Hill

• Cliff

What is a desert characterized by?

• High rainfall and lush vegetation

• Little or no rainfall and dry conditions

• Being a large freshwater body

• Being covered with ice