Social Studies: Landforms and Bodies of Water Worksheet

Question 1

What is a mountain? Describe one main feature of a mountain.

Accepted Answer

A mountain is a landform that rises high above the land around it. One main feature of a mountain is its steep sides and high peak.

Question 2

What is a valley? Explain where valleys are often found.

Accepted Answer

A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains. Valleys are often found between higher areas of land and may have a river running through them.

Question 3

A plain is a large area of mostly flat land. Why are plains often good places for farming?

Accepted Answer

Plains are often good places for farming because the land is flat and easier to plant and harvest. Many plains also have rich soil.

Question 4

What is a plateau? How is it different from a mountain?

Accepted Answer

A plateau is an area of high land with a mostly flat top. It is different from a mountain because a mountain usually has a pointed or rounded peak instead of a broad flat top.

Question 5

What is a river? Describe how a river moves.

Accepted Answer

A river is a large natural stream of flowing water. A river moves downhill from higher land to lower land and often empties into a lake, sea, or ocean.

Question 6

Explain the difference between a lake and an ocean.

Accepted Answer

A lake is a body of water surrounded by land, while an ocean is a huge body of salt water that covers much of Earth. Oceans are much larger than lakes.

Question 7

What is an island? Give a sentence that tells where water is found around it.

Accepted Answer

An island is a piece of land completely surrounded by water. Water is found on all sides of an island.

Question 8

What is a peninsula? How is it different from an island?

Accepted Answer

A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides and connected to the mainland on one side. It is different from an island because an island is surrounded by water on all sides.

Question 9

A map shows a narrow strip of water between two pieces of land. What body of water might this be called?

Accepted Answer

This body of water might be called a strait. A strait is a narrow passage of water between two larger land areas.

Question 10

What is a desert? Describe one challenge for plants or animals living there.

Accepted Answer

A desert is a very dry landform that gets little rain. One challenge for plants or animals living there is finding enough water.

Question 11

Name one similarity and one difference between a hill and a mountain.

Accepted Answer

One similarity is that both hills and mountains are raised areas of land. One difference is that mountains are usually taller and steeper than hills.

Question 12

Why do people often live near rivers, lakes, or oceans? Give two reasons.

Accepted Answer

People often live near rivers, lakes, or oceans because these places can provide water and food. They can also make travel, trade, and transportation easier.

Social Studies: Landforms and Bodies of Water

Social Studies: Landforms and Bodies of Water

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