Quiz on 4 Types of Landforms

Which type of landform is characterized by steep slopes and high elevations?

• valley

• mountain

• hill

• plateau

Which type of landform is characterized by flat or gently rolling surfaces?

• Canyons

• Plains

• Plateaus

• Mountains

Which type of landform is characterized by elevated flat areas with steep sides?

• plateau

• canyon

• valley

• mountain

Which type of landform is characterized by low areas between hills or mountains?

• plateau

• mesa

• valley

• canyon

Which type of landform is characterized by deep, narrow valleys with steep sides?

• plain

• canyon

• hill

• plateau

Which type of landform is characterized by a large, flat area of land?

• Plain

• Valley

• Mountain

• Hill

Which type of landform is formed by the movement of glaciers?

• Glaciers form V-shaped valleys

• Glaciers form coral reefs

• Glaciers form U-shaped valleys, moraines, drumlins, and cirques.

• Glaciers form sand dunes

Which type of landform is often found near the edges of tectonic plates?

• Canyon

• Desert

• Mountain range

• Island

Which type of landform is characterized by a flat top and steep sides?

• Mountain

• Canyon

• Valley

• Plateau

Which type of landform is often formed by the erosion of rivers?

• Canyon

• U-shaped valley

• Plateau

• V-shaped valley