Landforms and Bodies of Water

Front

Which landform has a round top? Options: valley, ocean, hill, butte

Back

hill

Front

Which is land that's taller than its surroundings and has steep sides? Options: mountain, valley, river, gulch

Back

mountain

Front

Which landform has steep sides but a flat top? Options: valley, plateau, mountain, hill

Back

plateau

Front

What is low land between hills or mountains called?

Back

valley

Front

What do we call a huge, slow-moving river of ice that forms where snow builds up year after year and can change the shape of the land?

Back

glaciers

Front

What body of water flows into oceans? Options: lake, sea, river, pond

Back

river

Front

What body of water is created when ice from glaciers melt?

Back

lake

Front

Which landform is surrounded by water on all sides? Options: strait, canyon, island, sea

Back

island

Front

What are openings in the Earth that are usually raised? Also where gas and hot lava escape!

Back

volcano

Front

What are broad, flat areas that are great for growing crops?

Back

plains