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Mountains and Valleys
In the north of England some high hills, like these in the Lake District, are called fells.

Mountains and Valleys

Mountains rise high and valleys lie low. This quiz helps you explore these landforms and how they shape where people live, travel, and play.

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Fascinating Fact:

People sometimes live in valleys because the land is flatter for houses and farms.

In KS1 Geography, children learn that mountains are high, rocky places and valleys are the low areas between them. These landforms affect weather, travel, and where people can build homes.

Key Terms

  • Mountain: A very high piece of land that rises steeply above the ground around it.
  • Valley: A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
  • Hill: A raised area of land that is lower and usually gentler than a mountain.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between a hill and a mountain?

Both are high areas of land, but a mountain is usually taller and steeper than a hill. Hills have gentler slopes and are often easier to climb.

Why do some people live in valleys instead of on mountains?

Valleys often have flatter land, soil for farming, and rivers for water. This makes it easier to build homes, grow food, and travel than on steep mountainsides.

How are mountains and valleys shown on a map?

On many maps, mountains are shown with small triangle symbols or darker colours, while valleys are shown as lower areas, often with blue lines to show rivers.

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1 .
The other day, Sam and his family went for a walk. They climbed a ____. There was a good view from the top.
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River
Do you like going for a walk?
2 .
Switzerland has a lot of mountains. One of these mountains is called the Matterhorn. In which mountain range is the Matterhorn?
Alps
Andes
Himalayas
Rockies
People go climbing and skiing in the Alps
3 .
Rivers run down _______ between the hills.
Lakes
Estuaries
Roads
Valleys
In the north of England, many valleys are called dales. In Scotland they are called glens
4 .
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles. But there are much higher mountains around the world. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. In which mountain range is Mount Everest?
Andes
Himalayas
Alps
Rockies
In which continent are the Himalayas?
5 .
Which one of these is a name for a wide, low valley?
Vale
Estuary
Field
County
In Scotland, wide valleys are called straths
6 .
There is a line of hills all the way down the middle of the north of England. What is the name of these hills?
Pennines
South Downs
North Downs
Cotswolds
Can you find the Pennines on a map of England?
7 .
High hills are called _________.
Mountains
Hillocks
Fields
Beaches
In the north of England, some high hills are called fells. In Scotland, some mountains are called bens
8 .
Some hills in England are not very high. They are rolling hills, and are often flat on top. Which one of these is a range of hills in England?
Himalayas
Alps
Andes
Cotswolds
These low, rolling hills are often called wolds or downs
9 .
Very high mountains run all the way down the west side of South America. What are these mountains called?
Andes
Alps
Rockies
Himalayas
Can you follow the line of the Andes on a map all the way down South America?
10 .
A lot of land is not hilly. Land that has very few hills is called a _____.
Plain
Mountain
Beach
Range
What sort of landscape do you live in?
Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)
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