M5, Lesson 1 Earth's Changing Features

What shows the elevation of an area using contour lines?

• vegetation
• topographical map
• rain shadow
• cartographer

What is a break or crack in the rocks of Earth's crust?

• fault
• plate tectonics
• continent
• sand dunes

How do ocean waves change the rocks along a coastline?

• Pounding waves glue smaller rocks together.
• Waves are too weak to change rocks.
• Pounding waves break rocks into smaller pieces.
• Scientists are unsure how waves change rocks.

Which weather conditions have the greatest effect on the surface of the Earth?

• fog and light rain
• cool temperatures and humidity
• warm ocean temperatures and humidity
• strong winds and heavy rains

Where are volcanoes located?

• near a stream
• at the base of a mountain
• around the opening in Earth's crust
• close to the ocean

What is the term to describe mounds formed by gusts of wind in deserts and on beaches?

• sand dunes
• mountains
• hills
• valleys

What is a plateau?

• a tall landform with a top that is round.
• a tall landform with a top that is hollow.
• a tall landform with a top that is flat.
• a tall landform with a top that is pointed.

What is the name for an underwater mountain?

• mid-ocean ridge
• abyssal plain
• delta
• trench

Which landform is a deep valley with very steep sides?

• plain
• canyon
• hoodoo
• river

Which term describes a scientific theory that Earth's crust is made of moving plates?

• volcano
• earthquake
• continent
• plate tectonics