Earth Science Land Features

What is a valley?

• A valley is a low area between hills or mountains.

• A valley is a high area between hills or mountains.

• A valley is a type of tree found in forests.

• A valley is a body of water surrounded by land.

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Which land feature is formed by the eruption of molten rock from the Earth's crust?

• ocean

• canyon

• volcano

• mountain

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What is an island?

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• A piece of land surrounded by water

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Which land feature is characterized by steep slopes and a pointed or rounded top?

• hill

• valley

• plateau

• mountain

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What is a cavern?

• A large underground chamber

• A small aboveground chamber

• A narrow underground tunnel

• A man-made structure

What is a canyon?

• A canyon is a type of desert.

• A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river or erosion.

• A canyon is a man-made structure.

• A canyon is a large body of water.

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Which land feature is a low area between mountains or hills, often with a river running through it?

• valley

• plateau

• canyon

• mesa

What is the highest point of a mountain called?

• ridge

• base

• peak

• summit

What is a volcano?

• A volcano is a vent or opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases are ejected.

• A volcano is a man-made structure used for storing water.

• A volcano is a type of bird found in tropical rainforests.

• A volcano is a large mountain made of ice and snow.

Which land feature is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river?

• canyon

• hill

• mountain

• plateau