Identifying Land and Water - 2nd Grade Science
- What landform is a low area of land between hills or mountains called?
- Valley. Valleys form where water flows between higher ground.
- Which landform is described as land surrounded by water on three sides: island or peninsula?
- Peninsula. Islands have water on all sides, peninsulas on three.
- What body of water is a part of the ocean that is partly surrounded by land called?
- Bay. Bays are sheltered areas where land curves around water.
- What is a gulf?
- A large bay that is partly surrounded by land. Gulfs are larger and deeper than bays.
- Which landform is low land between mountains: valley or plateau?
- Valley. Valleys are low, plateaus are high and flat.
- What is a plateau?
- High land that is mostly flat on top. Plateaus are elevated with flat tops.
- What landform is a large, flat area of land called?
- Plain. Plains are level ground good for farming and building.
- Identify the landform: a wide, flat area with few trees and no steep slopes.
- Plain. Plains are characterized by flatness and openness.
- Which word names land surrounded by water on three sides: island or peninsula?
- Peninsula. Peninsulas have land connection on one side, water on three.
- Identify the body of water: a small, still water area in a park, often with ducks.
- Pond. Ponds are small, calm bodies of water.
- Identify the landform: a low area of land between higher areas, often with a river.
- Valley. The description matches a valley's key features.
- What is a bay?
- Ocean water that curves into the land. Bays are partially enclosed by land.
- Identify the landform: a wide, mostly flat area that can be used for farming and travel.
- Plain. Plains are flat landforms ideal for agriculture and travel.
- What is a forest?
- Land covered with many trees and other plants. Forests are ecosystems dominated by tree growth.
- What is a valley?
- Low land between hills or mountains, often with a river. Valleys form between elevated landforms.
- Which word best describes water that is moving downhill in a channel: river or lake?
- River. Rivers flow in channels, while lakes are still.
- What is a beach?
- Sandy or rocky land along the edge of water. Beaches form where land meets water.
- What landform is land completely surrounded by water called?
- Island. Islands have water on all sides with no land connection.
- What is a sea?
- A large body of salt water, often part of an ocean. Seas are smaller divisions of oceans near land.
- What landform is a high area of land with a peak called?
- Mountain. Mountains are the tallest landforms with pointed tops.
- Which option is a body of water: hill, lake, valley, desert?
- Lake. Only lake is water; the others are landforms.
- What landform is land that sticks out into water on three sides called?
- Peninsula. Water surrounds a peninsula on three of four sides.
- Which observation best shows a place is an ocean: salty water and waves or still fresh water?
- Salty water and waves. Oceans have salt water and wave action.
- What body of water is a large area of water surrounded by land called?
- Lake. Lakes are inland bodies of water, usually freshwater.
- Which reference tool is best for locating rivers and mountains in an area: map or thermometer?
- Map. Maps show geographic features like landforms and water.
- What is a hill?
- A raised area of land that is lower and rounder than a mountain. Hills are elevated but gentler than mountains.
- What body of water is a long, flowing body of water that moves downhill called?
- River. Rivers flow from high ground to low ground continuously.
- What body of water is a large area of salt water called?
- Ocean. Oceans cover most of Earth and contain salt water.
- Which body of water is described as moving water flowing in a channel: lake or river?
- River. Lakes are still water, rivers flow continuously.
- Identify the body of water: water flows downhill in a channel toward a larger water body.
- River. Rivers flow in channels carrying water to seas or lakes.
- What body of water is a small, flowing body of water that feeds into a river called?
- Stream. Streams are smaller than rivers and often join them.
- What is a mountain?
- A very high area of land with steep sides. Mountains have extreme height and steep slopes.
- What is a plain?
- A large area of flat or mostly flat land. Plains have minimal elevation changes.
- Identify the body of water: a large area of water surrounded by land on all sides.
- Lake. The description matches a lake's defining characteristic.
- Which option is a landform: ocean, river, island, lake?
- Island. Only island is land; the others are water features.
- What landform is a raised area of land that is lower than a mountain called?
- Hill. Hills are smaller and more rounded than mountains.
- Which word names land surrounded by water on all sides: island or peninsula?
- Island. Islands have water on all four sides, peninsulas on three.
- What is a stream?
- A small, narrow flowing body of water. Streams are smaller versions of rivers.
- Which body of water is surrounded by land: lake or bay?
- Lake. Lakes are enclosed, bays open to the ocean.
- Which reference tool is best for identifying land and water features in an area?
- A map. Maps show locations and types of land and water features.