Land Formations Worksheet
Explore different land formations and how they are created with this Grade 4 science worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which land formation is a large area of flat land?
Mountain
Valley
Plain
Hill
2. What is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river?
Plateau
Canyon
Desert
Island
1. A mountain is a large natural elevation of the Earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep .
2. An is a piece of land surrounded by water.
1. What is the main difference between a hill and a mountain?
2. Describe how a valley is typically formed.
Match each land formation with its description.
1. Plateau
a. A high, flat area of land
2. Peninsula
b. Land nearly surrounded by water
3. Volcano
c. A mountain with a crater, through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted
Look at the image below and identify the land formation shown.
