Physical Features of the Earth
Explore the different physical features of the Earth with this engaging worksheet for 4th graders.
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Physical Features of the Earth
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. What is a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river?
Mountain
River
Desert
Island
2. Which physical feature is a large area of flat land?
Valley
Plateau
Plain
Hill
3. A very tall, natural place on Earth that is higher than the land around it is called a .
4. A large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface is an .
5. Describe the main difference between a plain and a plateau.
6. An island is a piece of land completely surrounded by water.
True
False
7. A desert is always a very cold place.
True
False
Match each physical feature with its definition.
8. Lake
a. A very dry area of land.
9. Desert
b. A large body of fresh water surrounded by land.
10. Valley
c. A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
Look at the image below of a river's features. Identify and label at least three different features you see.
