Oceanic/Continental Landforms

Oceanic/Continental Landforms

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

4th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a trench in the ocean?

Back

A trench is a canyon with steep sides and deep, narrow valleys in the ocean floor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Mid-Ocean Ridge?

Back

The Mid-Ocean Ridge is a central ridge that divides the ocean floor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the continental slope?

Back

The continental slope is the slope between the outer edge of the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an ocean basin?

Back

An ocean basin is a large, flat area of the ocean floor.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a rift zone?

Back

A rift zone is a narrow valley in the center of the highest part of the mid-ocean ridge.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a seamount?

Back

A seamount is an underwater mountain formed by volcanic activity.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a volcanic island?

Back

A volcanic island is an island formed by volcanic eruptions.

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