Major Landforms - 1 Class 5 Worksheet SST

Q1: True or False

(i) Mountains are the highest landforms on Earth.

(ii) An island is a landform surrounded by water on all sides.

(iii)  A valley is a low-lying area of land between mountains or hills.

(iv) A desert is a landform with abundant rainfall and vegetation.

(v) A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

(vi) A plateau is a flat, elevated landform.

(vii) A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.

(viii) A volcano is a landform formed by the eruption of hot magma from Earth's interior.

(ix) A plain is a landform characterized by gentle slopes and low elevation.

(x) A river is a flowing body of water that typically empties into an ocean or lake.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The highest mountain in the world is __________.

(ii) A large body of saltwater is called a __________.

(iii) The Great Barrier Reef is an example of a __________.

(iv) The Grand Canyon is an example of a __________.

(v) The Himalayas are an example of a __________.

(vi) A landform that has steep sides and a flat top is called a __________.

(vii) The Amazon River flows through the __________.

(viii) The Great Plains in the United States are an example of a __________.

(ix) The Sahara Desert is located in __________.

(x) The Great Lakes are a group of five __________ located in North America.

Q3: Short Answer Type Questions

(i) Define a volcano and explain how it is formed.

(ii) Name two major types of landforms found underwater and describe them briefly.

(iii) What are the main characteristics of a mountain range?

(iv) How are islands formed?

(v) Briefly explain the process of erosion and its impact on landforms.