Name ________________________

Use the Little Explorers Dictionary to find the answers to this quiz. (http://www.LittleExplorers.com/Dictionary.html)

1. This word starts with a "C." It is the name of the land masses that the Earth is divided into. What are these land masses called? ___________________

    

2. This word starts with an "O." It is one of the huge bodies of salt water that make up about two thirds of the surface of the Earth. What is this word? _______________

    

3. This word starts with an "R." It is a body of water that flows downhill, usually emptying into a larger body of water. What is it called? _______________

    

4. This word starts with an "M." It is a very tall, raised area on earth, sometimes with a spiky top. What is it called? ________________________

    

5. This word starts with an "H." It is a large mound or raised area of earth. What is it called? _______________

    

6. This word starts with an "L." It is medium-sized body of water surrounded by land. What is it called? _______________

Try these bonus questions:

1. This word starts with a "Ca." It is a large hole in the side of a hill or mountain or in the ground. What is it called? _______________

    

2. This word starts with an "Is." It is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on all sides. What is it called? _______________

    

3. This word starts with a "Wa." It occurs when a river falls off steeply. What is it called? _____________________

    

4. This word starts with a "Va." It is a low place between mountains. What is it called? _______________

    

5. This word starts with a "Vo." It is a mountainous vent in the Earth's crust that can spew out lava. What is it called? _________________

    

6. This word starts with a "Po." It is a small body of water surrounded by land. What is it called? _______________

If you have extra time, use KidPix to draw a picture of one of the bonus answers. Don’t forget to label the picture. Here’s an example.