Geographical Features Matching Worksheet

Let’s go step by step to match each picture with the correct geographical word.

We have these words to use:
river / forest / lake / valley / pond / island / desert / hill / canyon / waterfall / farmland / coast

Now, let’s look at each picture one by one:

1) Picture shows a small land surrounded by water → that’s an island

2) Picture shows green trees and hills with a winding blue stream → this is a valley (a low area between hills or mountains, often with a river)

3) Picture shows sand, sun, and no plants except one dry tree → that’s a desert

4) Picture shows someone relaxing by a small body of water with trees around → looks like a pond (smaller than a lake)

5) Picture shows a house on top of a raised land with a path going up → that’s a hill

6) Picture shows tall grasses in shallow water — this is typical of a marsh, but since “marsh” isn’t in our list, and it’s still water with plants, maybe they mean pond? Wait — actually, looking again, this might be meant to represent a lake? But we already used pond for #4. Let’s check: #4 has a person sitting by water — more likely a pond. #6 has reeds — could be part of a lake or wetland. But since “wetland” isn’t an option, and “lake” is available… Hmm. Actually, let’s hold off and come back.

Wait — let’s list all pictures first and assign what seems obvious:

7) Picture shows many trees together → that’s clearly a forest

8) Picture shows steep rocky walls with a gap — that’s a canyon

9) Picture shows a deep green valley between two high sides → that’s a valley? But wait — we already assigned #2 as valley? No — let’s double-check #2.

Actually, #2 shows a river flowing through green land with hills — that might be better called a river? Or maybe #2 is valley? Let’s think differently.

Better approach: Let’s assign based on clearest matches first.

Clear ones:

- Island → #1
- Desert → #3
- Forest → #7
- Canyon → #8
- Waterfall → #10 (picture shows water falling down rocks)
- Farmland → #11 (shows fields and tractor)
- Coast → #12 (shows sea meeting land/cliffs)
- Hill → #5 (house on elevated ground)
- Pond → #4 (small water body with person relaxing)
- Lake → ? Maybe #6? But #6 has reeds — sometimes lakes have reeds too.
- River → #2? It shows a flowing waterway through land.
- Valley → #9? Shows a long depression between hills/mountains.

Let’s try assigning:

1) island
2) river (flowing water through landscape)
3) desert
4) pond (small, calm water with lounge chair)
5) hill
6) lake? Or maybe marsh? But “lake” is in list — perhaps #6 is meant to be lake? But it doesn’t look big. Alternatively, maybe #6 is not lake — let’s see if any other fits.

Wait — what about #6? Reeds in water — could be edge of a lake or pond. Since #4 is clearly a pond (recreational), maybe #6 is a lake? But it’s drawn small. Alternatively, maybe #6 is not matching any well — but we must use all words.

Another idea: Maybe #2 is valley? Because it shows land sloping down with water — valleys often have rivers. But then where does “river” go?

Look at #2 again — it has a blue winding line — that’s definitely a river. So #2 = river.

Then #9 — shows a wide green area between two high sides — that’s classic valley.

So:

1) island
2) river
3) desert
4) pond
5) hill
6) ??? — only left are: lake, forest, canyon, waterfall, farmland, coast — but forest=#7, canyon=#8, waterfall=#10, farmland=#11, coast=#12 — so #6 must be lake? Even though it looks small? Maybe it’s a stylized lake with reeds.

Alternatively, maybe #6 is meant to be “wetland” but since not in list, perhaps teacher expects “lake”.

But wait — we haven’t used “lake” yet. And #6 is the only one left that could be lake.

Perhaps #4 is lake? But #4 has a person lounging — more typical of a pond or backyard pool. But geographically, ponds are smaller. Maybe #4 is lake? Then #6 is pond? But #6 has reeds — ponds often have reeds too.

This is tricky. Let’s count how many we have sure:

Sure assignments:

- #1: island
- #3: desert
- #5: hill
- #7: forest
- #8: canyon
- #10: waterfall
- #11: farmland
- #12: coast

That’s 8.

Left: #2, #4, #6, #9

Words left: river, lake, valley, pond

Now:

#2: has a flowing blue line — river → assign river

#9: wide green area between slopes — valley → assign valley

Left: #4 and #6 → words: lake and pond

#4: person sitting by water — usually associated with pond (small, recreational)

#6: reeds in water — could be either, but often lakes have reeds too. However, in many worksheets, a small water body with reeds is labeled as pond.

But we have both lake and pond to assign.

Perhaps #4 is lake? But it looks very small. Maybe the worksheet considers #4 as lake because it’s open water, and #6 as pond? Doesn't make sense.

Alternative: Maybe #6 is not a separate feature — but it is pictured.

I recall that in some curricula, a "pond" is defined as a small body of still water, while "lake" is larger. In the images:

- #4: small circular water with chair — pond
- #6: also small, with reeds — could be pond too? But we can’t use same word twice.

Wait — perhaps I made a mistake. Let’s look at #6 again — it’s three cattails in water — this is often used to represent a marsh or wetland, but since those aren’t options, and “lake” is, maybe it’s intended to be lake? Unlikely.

Another thought: Maybe #2 is valley, and the river is implied? But the word “river” is in the list, and #2 clearly shows a river.

Perhaps #9 is not valley — but it looks exactly like a valley.

Let me search my memory: In standard geography worksheets:

- A valley is a low area between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it — so #2 might be valley, and the river is part of it? But the instruction is to match words to pictures, and “river” is a separate word.

The safest way is to go by visual cues:

- If there’s flowing water → river (#2)
- If it’s enclosed land in water → island (#1)
- Sandy, barren → desert (#3)
- Small water with recreation → pond (#4)
- Elevated land with house → hill (#5)
- Many trees → forest (#7)
- Steep rock walls → canyon (#8)
- Low area between highs → valley (#9)
- Water falling → waterfall (#10)
- Fields with tractor → farmland (#11)
- Sea meeting land → coast (#12)

That leaves #6 — which must be lake. Even though it’s drawn with reeds, perhaps it’s meant to be a lake. Or maybe it’s a trick, but we have to use all words.

Perhaps #6 is “pond” and #4 is “lake”? But #4 looks smaller.

In many educational materials, a pond is depicted with ducks or frogs, and a lake with boats or larger size. Here, #4 has a person — could be lake shore. #6 has reeds — common in ponds.

I think there's ambiguity, but let’s go with:

#4: lake (because it’s open water, and person is enjoying it — like a lakeside)

#6: pond (with reeds — typical of ponds)

But earlier I thought #4 was pond. Let’s swap.

Standard definition:

- Pond: small, shallow, often with plants/reeds
- Lake: larger, deeper, may have beaches

In #4, the water is shown as a circle with a chair — could be either.

To resolve, let’s see the number of items: 12 pictures, 12 words.

List of words: river, forest, lake, valley, pond, island, desert, hill, canyon, waterfall, farmland, coast

Assignments:

1) island
2) river
3) desert
4) lake [assuming the water body is large enough for recreation]
5) hill
6) pond [reeds suggest shallow water, typical of ponds]
7) forest
8) canyon
9) valley
10) waterfall
11) farmland
12) coast

Yes, that works. #6 with reeds is commonly associated with ponds in children's worksheets.

So final matching:

1) island
2) river
3) desert
4) lake
5) hill
6) pond
7) forest
8) canyon
9) valley
10) waterfall
11) farmland
12) coast

Now, for part B: Choose the correct word.

1) We climbed the big forest / mountain. → You climb a mountain, not a forest. Answer: mountain (already circled)

2) There’s some farmland / lake near the village. → Both possible, but “farmland” is more commonly near villages for agriculture. However, lakes can be near villages too. But the sentence says “some farmland” — “some” suggests uncountable, which fits farmland (you don’t say “some lake”, you say “a lake”). So: farmland

3) Let’s walk up the hill / island. → You walk up a hill; islands are surrounded by water, you don’t typically “walk up” an island unless it has hills, but the phrase is “walk up the hill” is idiomatic. Answer: hill

4) The coast / valley was very wide. → Coasts can be wide (long shoreline), valleys can be wide too. But “coast” refers to the boundary, not usually described as “wide”; valleys are often described as wide or narrow. Example: “The Grand Canyon is a wide valley.” So: valley

5) Which is the longest mountain/ river in your country? → Rivers are measured by length; mountains by height. So: river

Final Answers:

Part A:
1) island
2) river
3) desert
4) lake
5) hill
6) pond
7) forest
8) canyon
9) valley
10) waterfall
11) farmland
12) coast

Part B:
1) mountain
2) farmland
3) hill
4) valley
5) river

I think that’s consistent.

For part B question 2: “There’s some farmland / lake near the village.” — “some” is used with uncountable nouns. “Farmland” is uncountable, “lake” is countable (you’d say “a lake”). So grammatically, “some farmland” is correct. Similarly, in context, villages often have farmland nearby.

Question 4: “The coast / valley was very wide.” — While coasts can stretch long, “wide” usually describes the breadth of a valley. For example, “a wide valley” is common; “a wide coast” is less common — we say “long coast” or “broad coast”, but “wide valley” is standard.

So answers are solid.

Final Answer:
A)
1) island
2) river
3) desert
4) lake
5) hill
6) pond
7) forest
8) canyon
9) valley
10) waterfall
11) farmland
12) coast

B)
1) mountain
2) farmland
3) hill
4) valley
5) river