WorksheetsGeography/Physical Features
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 47mins
It's a large body of saltwater that covers the Earth's surface.
Continent
Ocean
Compass Rose
Equator
It's a large landmass that covers the Earth's surface. (there are seven)
Continent
Ocean
Compass Rose
Equator
The part of the map that shows the directions on a map is called...
Continent
Ocean
Compass Rose
Equator
Imaginary lines that measure distance in degrees EAST or WEST of the prime meridian are called...
lines of longitude
equator
geography
prime meridian
The parallel line that is zero degrees LATITUDE is called...
lines of longitude
equator
geography
prime meridian
The study of Earth and its surface is called...
lines of longitude
equator
geography
prime meridian
The line that is zero degrees LONGITUDE is called...
lines of longitude
equator
geography
prime meridian
Imaginary lines that measure distance in degrees NORTH or SOUTH from the equator are called...
prime meridian
lines of latitude
lines of longitude
equator
A map that shows LANDMARKS such as mountains, rivers, lakes and other geographic features is called...
physical map
political map
weather map
grid map
A map that shows the BOUNDARIES such as countries, states, and territories is called...
physical map
political map
weather map
grid map
What is the largest and deepest oceans in the world?
Atlantic
Pacific
Artic
Southern
A vast body of water.
Island
Sea
Ocean
Gulf
A valley is a lowland between mountains or hills.
True
False
A ______ is a deep valley with steep sides.
Gulf
Canyon
Valley
Peninsula
A ______ is a piece of land surrounded by water all but one side.
Peninsula
Island
Valley
River
A plain is a large area of flat or gently sloping land.
False
True
A _____ is a very high hill.
Plain
Hill
Mountain
Valley
An _____ is a land surrounded completely by water.
Island
Gulf
Ocean
Sea
A large area of a sea or ocean is partially enclosed by land.
Sea
Ocean
Gulf
Peninsula
A ______ is a natural elevation smaller than a mountain.
Hill
Valley
Plain
Canyon
A _____ is a large stream of water that flows into a larger body of water.
River
Lake
Sea
Gulf
A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust that spills ____, ____, and _____.
Lava, rock, and gasses.
Flowers, trees, and grass.
Hourglasses, rainbows, and tasty red balloons.
Water, ice, and popsicles.
A river is a long, narrow body of water.
True
False
A lake is _________________.
A small inland body of lava.
A vast body of water.
A long, narrow body of water.
A large inland body of water.
An area of flat land that is higher than the surrounding land.
Valley
Plateau
Plain
Mountain
A bay is an inlet of a large body of water that extends into the land.
False
True
Largest part of Earth's water surface
ocean
sea
lake
pond
This is one of the largest landmasses on earth (there are 7)
continent
island
mountain
peninsula
Landmass smaller than a continent and completely surrounded by water
continent
island
peninsula
isthmus
A large body of salt water smaller than an ocean
Ocean
Sea
Lake
Pond
A chain of mountains
mountain
mountain range
plateau
mountain patch
Narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water
Strait
Lake
Isthmus
peninsula
An area of land almost completely surrounded by water (usually surrounded on 3 sides)
island
isthmus
peninsula
city
land created by deposits of sediment that form at the mouth of a river
delta
cape
isthmus
peninsula
