Landforms & Water Features — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A cactus is a plant that grows in the hot, dry desert.
Cactus plants store water inside, which helps them live in dry deserts with little rain.
2. A forest is full of trees where deer, squirrels, and owls live.
Forests are landforms covered in many trees, giving animals food and places to hide.
3. A mountain goat is a sure-footed animal that climbs on rocky cliffs.
Mountain goats have strong hooves that grip rocks, so they can climb high mountain slopes.
4. Many kinds of fish swim in the salty water of the ocean.
The ocean is home to many fish because it has plenty of salty water and food for them.
5. Frogs and ducks often live near a lake or small pond.
Lakes hold fresh water, which makes them good homes for frogs, ducks, and other animals.
6. A palm is a tall plant that grows well in warm, wet jungles.
Palm trees grow in warm, wet places and often live near beaches or in tropical forests.
7. Camels live in the desert because they can go a long time without water.
Camels store fat in their humps and can survive in hot deserts with very little water.
8. Seaweed is a plant that grows in the ocean.
Seaweed grows in salty ocean water and gives many ocean animals food and shelter.
9. Bears often live in a forest where they find berries and fish.
Forests give bears food like berries and fish in streams, plus trees to hide their cubs.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Desert
→ Cactus
Cactus
Forest
→ Deer
Deer
Mountain
→ Goat
Goat
Ocean
→ Fish
Fish
Each landform gives plants and animals what they need. Cacti store water in deserts, deer hide in forests, goats climb mountains, and fish swim in oceans.