Landforms of the United States: Interactive Quizzes for 3rd Graders

Question 1

Which of these is a big desert area in the United States?

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Sonoran Desert

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Sahara Desert

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Gobi Desert

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Atacama Desert

Question 2

What is the tallest mountain to the east of the Mississippi River?

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Mount Mitchell

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Pike's Peak

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Mount Whitney

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Mount Katahdin

Question 3

Which of these landforms can NOT be found in California?

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Rainforests

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Mountains

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Rivers

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Deserts

Question 4

How do mountains impact the weather patterns in the areas around them?

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They create rain shadows

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They block the wind

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They cause earthquakes

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They have no impact on the weather

Question 5

What is the difference between a mountain and a hill?

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Height

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Slope

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Shape

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Location

Question 6

Which of the following is a landform that was created by people?

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Hoover Dam

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Grand Canyon

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Mount Everest

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Amazon River

Question 7

Which of these national parks is famous for its geysers and hot springs?

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Yellowstone National Park

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Yosemite National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Acadia National Park

Question 8

What landform divides the eastern and western United States?

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Rocky Mountains

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Mississippi River

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Great Plains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

Question 9

Which landform is formed by the accumulation of wind-blown sand?

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Dune

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Canyon

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Mountain

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Lake

Question 10

In the United States, which two landforms are tall with steep sides, but one is formed by volcanic activity while the other is shaped by the movement of glaciers?

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Volcanoes and mountains

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Mountains and hills

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Canyons and plateaus

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Rivers and lakes

Question 11

Which mountain range is found in the western United States?

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Rocky Mountains

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Alps

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Andes

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Pyrenees

Question 12

Which river flows from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Nile River

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Amazon River

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Yukon River

Question 13

Which desert in the United States is known for its giant saguaro cacti?

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Sonoran Desert

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Sahara Desert

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Gobi Desert

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Atacama Desert

Question 14

Which landform is created by the erosion of water over time?

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Canyon

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Delta

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Sand dune

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Mountain

Question 15

Which landform is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding area?

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Plateau

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Volcano

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Swamp

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Canyon

Question 16

Which of the following is a special place that is protected and preserved because of its natural beauty or historical importance?

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National Park

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City

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Forest

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Desert

Question 17

Which of the following is the largest lake in the United States?

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Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Huron

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Lake Erie

Question 18

Which mountain range is the longest in the United States?

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Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

Question 19

Which is the largest lake entirely within the borders of the United States?

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Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Huron

Question 20

canyons are formed by the constant erosion of

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Water

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Wind

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Ice

Question 21

What is the tallest mountain in the United States?

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Mount Denali

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Mount Everest

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Mount Whitney

Question 22

What is a characteristic of the Great Plains region?

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Flat, grassy terrain

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Rugged mountains

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Dense forests

Question 23

Which body of water borders the eastern coast of the United States?

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Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Gulf of Mexico

Question 24

Which landform is home to the Grand Canyon, a famous natural wonder?

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Colorado Plateau

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Great Plains

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Rocky Mountains

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Mississippi River Valley

Question 25

Which of these is a small landform, or minor landform, found in the United States?

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A sand dune

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The Rocky Mountains

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The Mississippi River

Question 26

Which is the largest lake in the United States?

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Lake Superior

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Lake Erie

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Lake Huron

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Lake Michigan

Question 27

Name the river that flows through the Grand Canyon.

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Colorado River

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Mississippi River

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Ohio River

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Hudson River

Question 28

How are canyons formed?

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Erosion by water

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Volcanic eruptions

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Earthquakes

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Wind erosion

Question 29

Which of these is a famous natural landmark in the United States?

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Grand Canyon

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Statue of Liberty

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Golden Gate Bridge

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Empire State Building

Question 30

What is the longest mountain range in the United States?

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Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

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Cascades Mountains

Question 31

What is formed when a river deposits sediment at its mouth?

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Delta

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Canyon

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Valley

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Mountain

Question 32

What is the highest point in the US?

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Mount Denali

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Mount Everest

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Mount Whitney

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Pikes Peak

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a major landform in the US?

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Savanna

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Tundra

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Prairie

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Forest

Question 34

What landform is formed by wind erosion?

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Sand dunes

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Glaciers

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Rivers

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Mountains

Question 35

What is the lowest point in the US?

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Death Valley

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Great Basin

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Mojave Desert

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Grand Canyon

Question 36

Which river is the longest in the United States?

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Mississippi

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Rio Grande

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Colorado

Question 37

Which mountain in the United States is the tallest?

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Mount Whitney

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Mount Everest

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Mount Elbert

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Mount Rainier

Question 38

What is the longest river in the United States?

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Mississippi River

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Missouri River

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Colorado River

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Rio Grande

Question 39

Which lake in the United States is the biggest?

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Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Huron

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Lake Erie

Question 40

What is a special feature of mountains?

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They are very high.

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They are very flat.

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They have many lakes.

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They have sandy soil.

Question 41

Which mountain range is on the west coast of the United States?

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Sierra Nevada

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Appalachian Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Alps

Question 42

What river flows into the Mississippi River?

Accepted Answer

Ohio River

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Hudson River

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Colorado River

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Rio Grande

Question 43

What is a landform that is lower than the land around it and often has water?

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Valley

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Hill

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Mountain

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Canyon

Question 44

In which national park is the Grand Canyon?

Accepted Answer

Grand Canyon National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

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Yosemite National Park

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Acadia National Park

Question 45

Which of these mountains is the tallest in the United States?

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Mount Denali

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Mount Whitney

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Mount Elbert

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Mount Rainier

Question 46

Which of these lakes holds the most freshwater in the United States?

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Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Huron

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Lake Erie

Question 47

In which part of the United States is the Mojave Desert?

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Southwest

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Northeast

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Southeast

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Northwest

Question 48

Which river carves out the Grand Canyon?

Accepted Answer

Colorado River

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Mississippi River

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Missouri River

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Ohio River

Question 49

What is the largest lake in the United States that is completely within its borders?

Accepted Answer

Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Huron

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Lake Erie

Question 50

Which part of the United States is known for its huge, dry areas?

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Southwest

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Northeast

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Midwest

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Pacific Northwest

Question 51

Which type of landform is described by tall, rocky peaks and steep slopes?

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Mountains

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Hills

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Plateaus

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Canyons

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a major landform region in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Andes Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Great Plains

Question 53

What type of landform is formed when a river erodes and creates a deep, narrow valley?

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Canyon

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Plateau

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Valley

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Delta