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Landforms and Physical Maps

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Recognize mountains, plains, plateaus, valleys, islands, and peninsulas on physical maps.

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THE CURIOSI · EXPLORE & TRY

Explore the model, then test your understanding. Select each numbered stop to discover its role.

Learning diagram: fictional places and schematic views are labelled. Use an atlas or globe for real-world locations.

1Island

An island is surrounded by water.

2Peninsula

A peninsula is surrounded by water on most sides but remains connected to a larger land area.

3Water

Blue represents water in this diagram; always check the legend on another map.

4Physical map

A physical map emphasises natural features such as landforms, rivers and elevation.

Check each map’s title, legend, orientation and scale. Diagrams here simplify features for practice.

Choose one answer for each question, then check. Practice results stay on this page and do not change course completion.

1. Which feature is connected to a larger land area? Peninsula Island Open ocean

2. Which map emphasises mountains and rivers? Political map only A list of capitals Physical map

3. Do map colours always mean the same thing? Only blue has a meaning No; check the legend Yes; green always means forest

Read the answer explanations

For real-world practice, compare a current classroom atlas or globe. Follow your class convention for continent and ocean groupings.