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Geography/Physical Features

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It's a large body of saltwater that covers the Earth's surface.

a)

Continent

b)

Ocean

c)

Compass Rose

d)

Equator

2.

It's a large landmass that covers the Earth's surface. (there are seven)

a)

Continent

b)

Ocean

c)

Compass Rose

d)

Equator

3.

The part of the map that shows the directions on a map is called...

a)

Continent

b)

Ocean

c)

Compass Rose

d)

Equator

4.

Imaginary lines that measure distance in degrees EAST or WEST of the prime meridian are called...

a)

lines of longitude

b)

equator

c)

geography

d)

prime meridian

5.

The parallel line that is zero degrees LATITUDE is called...

a)

lines of longitude

b)

equator

c)

geography

d)

prime meridian

6.

The study of Earth and its surface is called...

a)

lines of longitude

b)

equator

c)

geography

d)

prime meridian

7.

The line that is zero degrees LONGITUDE is called...

a)

lines of longitude

b)

equator

c)

geography

d)

prime meridian

8.

Imaginary lines that measure distance in degrees NORTH or SOUTH from the equator are called...

a)

prime meridian

b)

lines of latitude

c)

lines of longitude

d)

equator

9.

A map that shows LANDMARKS such as mountains, rivers, lakes and other geographic features is called...

a)

physical map

b)

political map

c)

weather map

d)

grid map

10.

A map that shows the BOUNDARIES such as countries, states, and territories is called...

a)

physical map

b)

political map

c)

weather map

d)

grid map

11.

What is the largest and deepest oceans in the world?

a)

Atlantic

b)

Pacific

c)

Artic

d)

Southern

12.

A vast body of water.

a)

Island

b)

Sea

c)

Ocean

d)

Gulf

13.

A valley is a lowland between mountains or hills.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

A ______ is a deep valley with steep sides.

a)

Gulf

b)

Canyon

c)

Valley

d)

Peninsula

15.

A ______ is a piece of land surrounded by water all but one side.

a)

Peninsula

b)

Island

c)

Valley

d)

River

16.

A plain is a large area of flat or gently sloping land.

a)

False

b)

True

17.

A _____ is a very high hill.

a)

Plain

b)

Hill

c)

Mountain

d)

Valley

18.

An _____ is a land surrounded completely by water.

a)

Island

b)

Gulf

c)

Ocean

d)

Sea

19.

A large area of a sea or ocean is partially enclosed by land.

a)

Sea

b)

Ocean

c)

Gulf

d)

Peninsula

20.

A ______ is a natural elevation smaller than a mountain.

a)

Hill

b)

Valley

c)

Plain

d)

Canyon

21.

A _____ is a large stream of water that flows into a larger body of water.

a)

River

b)

Lake

c)

Sea

d)

Gulf

22.

A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust that spills ____, ____, and _____.

a)

Lava, rock, and gasses.

b)

Flowers, trees, and grass.

c)

Hourglasses, rainbows, and tasty red balloons.

d)

Water, ice, and popsicles.

23.

A river is a long, narrow body of water.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

A lake is _________________.

a)

A small inland body of lava.

b)

A vast body of water.

c)

A long, narrow body of water.

d)

A large inland body of water.

25.

An area of flat land that is higher than the surrounding land.

a)

Valley

b)

Plateau

c)

Plain

d)

Mountain

26.

A bay is an inlet of a large body of water that extends into the land.

a)

False

b)

True

27.

Largest part of Earth's water surface

a)

ocean

b)

sea

c)

lake

d)

pond

28.

This is one of the largest landmasses on earth (there are 7)

a)

continent

b)

island

c)

mountain

d)

peninsula

29.

Landmass smaller than a continent and completely surrounded by water

a)

continent

b)

island

c)

peninsula

d)

isthmus

30.

A large body of salt water smaller than an ocean

a)

Ocean

b)

Sea

c)

Lake

d)

Pond

31.

A chain of mountains

a)

mountain

b)

mountain range

c)

plateau

d)

mountain patch

32.

Narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water

a)

Strait

b)

Lake

c)

Isthmus

d)

peninsula

33.

An area of land almost completely surrounded by water (usually surrounded on 3 sides)

a)

island

b)

isthmus

c)

peninsula

d)

city

34.

land created by deposits of sediment that form at the mouth of a river

a)

delta

b)

cape

c)

isthmus

d)

peninsula

35.
Which landform/physical feature borders the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico?
a)
The Continental Divide
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
Atlantic Coastal Plain
d)
Appalachian Mountain
36.
This body of water is located between Mexico and Florida.
a)
Erie Canal
b)
Continental Divide
c)
Gulf of Mexico
d)
St. Lawrence River
37.
This landform and physical feature is a desert with high temperatures and little rainfall.
a)
Continental Divide
b)
Erie Canal
c)
Great Lakes
d)
Death Valley
38.
This landform and physical features has very few trees and lots of grassland
a)
Great Plains
b)
Continental Divide
c)
Great Basin
d)
Death Valley
39.
These bodies of water are connected to each other and contain fresh water
a)
Great Lakes
b)
St. Lawrence River
c)
Gulf of Mexico
d)
Atlantic Ocean
40.
This physical feature empties into the Gulf of Mexico.  It is the largest river in  the USA.
a)
Mississippi  River
b)
St. Lawrence River
c)
Atlantic  Ocean
d)
Pacific Ocean