Chapter 3 Landforms and Life Worksheet

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is a landform?
(a) A type of tree
(b) A natural feature on the Earth’s surface
(c) A man-made structure
(d) A type of animal

Q2: Which mountain is known as the highest peak in the Himalayas?
(a) Kanchenjunga
(b) Mount Kilimanjaro
(c) Mount Everest
(d) Mont Blanc

Q3: What type of farming is commonly practiced in mountainous regions?
(a) Terrace farming
(b) Aquaculture
(c) Urban farming
(d) Hydroponics

Q4: Which of the following is a characteristic of plateaus?
(a) They are always covered with snow
(b) They have a flat top
(c) They are lower than the surrounding land
(d) They are formed by erosion

Q5: What is the Tibetan Plateau commonly referred to as?
(a) The Roof of the World
(b) The Valley of the Gods
(c) The Desert of the East
(d) The Mountain Range

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: A __________ is a natural feature on the Earth’s surface, such as mountains or plains.

Q2: The __________ is the highest mountain in South America.

Q3: __________ farming is practiced on steep slopes by cutting steps into the land.

Q4: The __________ Plateau is known for its rich mineral resources.

Q5: The __________ is a large area of flat or gently rolling land.

True or False

Q1: Mountains are always covered with snow.

Q2: The Himalayas are considered young mountains because they formed recently in Earth’s history.

Q3: The Tibetan Plateau is the largest and highest plateau in the world.

Q4: Floodplains are formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers.

Q5: The term ‘avalanches’ refers to the sudden fall of rocks from a mountainside.

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