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1
What is a ring of coral that forms an island in an ocean called?
Atoll
Bay
Cape
Gulf
29% got this right
An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets.
2
Which landform is partly enclosed by land and smaller than a gulf?
Bay
Channel
Fjord
Strait
61% got this right
A bay is a body of water partially enclosed by land.
3
What is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses?
Isthmus
Cape
Delta
Peninsula
24% got this right
An isthmus has water on two sides.
4
What is a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water?
Strait
Bay
Channel
Gulf
32% got this right
A strait connects two larger bodies of water.
5
Which landform is a flat-topped rock or hill with steep sides?
Butte
Cliff
Mesa
Plateau
16% got this right
A butte is usually smaller than a mesa.
6
What is a large, flat area of land higher than the surrounding land?
Plateau
Butte
Mesa
Valley
52% got this right
A plateau is larger than buttes and mesas.
7
What is a deep valley with very steep sides often carved by a river?
Canyon
Basin
Fjord
Valley
52% got this right
Canyons are often carved by rivers.
8
What is a long, narrow sea inlet bordered by steep cliffs?
Fjord
Bay
Channel
Strait
50% got this right
Fjords are typically found in Norway.
9
What is a body of land surrounded by water on three sides?
Peninsula
Cape
Delta
Isthmus
52% got this right
A peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides.
10
What is a low, watery land formed at the mouth of a river?
Delta
Basin
River Mouth
Tributary
23% got this right
Deltas are formed from silt, sand, and small rocks.
11
What is a long-lasting, slowly-moving river of ice on land?
Glacier
Delta
River
Tributary
77% got this right
Glaciers are massive and move slowly.
12
What is a stream or river that flows into a larger river?
Tributary
Channel
Delta
River Mouth
38% got this right
Tributaries contribute water to larger rivers.