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WorksheetsGeographical Terms and Landforms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Waterfall
An area in a stream or river where running water falls down from a high place (such as over the side of a cliff).
A calm section of a river where water flows smoothly.
A place where water is stored for irrigation purposes.
A type of plant that grows near water bodies.
Canyon
A deep valley with steep rock sides and often a stream or river flowing through it.
A flat area of land with few trees and lots of grass.
A high mountain peak that is difficult to climb.
A large body of saltwater surrounded by land.
Volcano
A mountain built up from hardened lava, rock, and ash that erupted out of Earth.
A large body of water surrounded by land.
A type of tree that grows in tropical regions.
A geological formation created by the erosion of rocks.
Terrestrial
Living or growing on land instead of in water or air.
Existing only in aquatic environments.
Able to fly or float in the air.
Dependent on high humidity and moisture levels.
Plateau
A large flat area of land that is higher than other areas of land that surround it.
A steep, rocky mountain peak.
A low-lying area of land that is often flooded.
A type of valley formed by erosion.
Mountain
An area of land that rises very high above the land around it and that is higher than a hill.
A flat area of land with no significant elevation.
A large body of water surrounded by land.
A small elevated area that is lower than a mountain.
Hill
A large flat area of land.
A usually rounded area of land that is higher than the land around it but that is not as high as a mountain.
A steep drop in elevation.
A type of tree found in mountainous regions.
Bay
A large body of saltwater
An area of water that is partly surrounded by land.
A type of fish
A coastal landform that is completely surrounded by land.
Crevasses
A deep, narrow opening or crack in an area of thick ice or rock.
A type of glacier that forms in warm climates.
A geological formation caused by volcanic activity.
A large body of water surrounded by land.
Weathering
The breaking down and wearing away of rock.
The process of rock formation from magma.
The movement of rocks from one place to another.
The chemical alteration of minerals in rocks.
Island
An area of land that is surrounded by water.
A large body of water surrounded by land.
A type of tree found near the coast.
A geographical area with no water around it.
Brackish
Somewhat salty.
Completely fresh water.
Highly acidic.
Extremely sweet.
Cavern
A small hole in the ground.
A large cave.
A type of rock formation.
An underground river.
Gulf
A small body of water surrounded by land.
A large area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land.
A type of fish found in the ocean.
A coastal region known for its beaches.
Erosion
The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.
The movement of weathered materials by water, wind, or ice.
The formation of new landforms through volcanic activity.
The chemical alteration of minerals in rocks.
Harbor
A part of the ocean, a lake, etc., that is next to land and that is protected and deep enough to provide safety for ships.
A shallow area of water where boats can dock.
A large body of water that is not suitable for navigation.
A type of fish commonly found in coastal waters.
Sediment
Bits of rocks, soil, sand, shells, and the remains of organisms.
A type of liquid found in rivers and lakes.
A process of erosion caused by wind and water.
A type of plant material that decomposes in soil.
Lake
A large area of water that is surrounded by land.
A small body of water that is often dry.
A flowing body of water that moves towards the sea.
A man-made structure for storing water.
Peninsula
A piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water and is attached to a larger land area.
A large body of water surrounded by land.
A flat area of land with few trees.
A mountain range that separates two regions.
Landforms
A natural structure on Earth’s surface.
An artificial structure built by humans.
A type of weather phenomenon.
A geological process that occurs underground.
