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Land Formations Worksheet

Explore different land formations and their characteristics with this third-grade science worksheet.

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Land Formations Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. What is a large area of flat land called?

a

Mountain

b

Valley

c

Plain

d

Hill

2. Which landform is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides?

a

Peninsula

b

Island

c

Isthmus

d

Cape

3. Which landform is a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level?

a

Plateau

b

Mountain

c

Desert

d

Canyon

4. A very dry area of land is called a  .

5. A low area of land between hills or mountains is a  .

6. A large body of salt water is an  .

7. Describe what a volcano is and how it forms.

8. A plateau is a flat-topped hill.

T

True

F

False

9. A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, often carved by a river.

T

True

F

False

10. Look at the image below. What type of landform is shown?

An illustration of an island surrounded by water.