WG4B DOL

Which of the following is a landform that is higher than the surrounding area and often has steep sides?

• Plain

• Mountain

• Delta

• Strait

What is a large, flat area of land with few trees called?

• Peninsula

• Plain

• Valley

• Volcano

Which landform is created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

• Delta

• Island

• Canyon

• Canal

A narrow strip of land that extends into a body of water is known as a:

• Peninsula

• Strait

• Valley

• Volcano

Which of the following is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation?

• River

• Canal

• Strait

• Valley

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river, is called a:

• Island

• Canyon

• Delta

• Plain

Which landform is surrounded by water on all sides?

• Peninsula

• Island

• Delta

• Valley

A volcano is best described as:

• A flat area of land

• A mountain that can erupt with lava and ash

• A narrow waterway connecting two larger bodies of water

• A low area between hills

Which of the following is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake, or another river?

• Canal

• River

• Strait

• Peninsula

A strait is best defined as:

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas

• A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water

• A flat, low-lying area

• A raised area with steep sides