4-ESS2-2: Maps

Where do most earthquakes tend to occur?

• The steep slopes of the very oldest mountains.

• The boundaries between continents and oceans.

• Groups of Islands farthest away from any continent.

• The central regions of very large continents.

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A map is provided that gives information on a certain region of the Earth. Based on this map, at which location are mountains likely to form.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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This map shows the location of the Aleutian Islands in comparison to some of Earth's tectonic plates. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely a feature of the Aleutian Islands.

• The climate is getting colder.

• They were formed by volcanic activity.

• The islands are the oldest on Earth.

• Earthquakes do NOT occur there.

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The Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. What claim can be made about the Ring of Fire from this information?

• It is the only place on Earth where earthquakes can happen.

• It has been getting larger since Earth first formed.

• It represents the areas where tectonic plates are the thickest.

• The edges of the tectonic plates are moving in this area.

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Peru and Chile are part of South America, which sits on the South American tectonic plate. The Nazca plate is moving toward the South American plate. It is pushed downward, which causes it to slide under the South American plate. Based on this information, what feature could we expect to see off the coast of Peru and Chile?

• New continent formation

• Poor fishing conditions

• Deep ocean trench

• severe tropical storms

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What is a continent?

• A large continuous landmass

• Valleys at the bottom of the ocean

• Long chains or groups of mountains

What was shaped by the shifting of Earth's Plates?

• Rivers

• Earthquakes

• Oceans

• Continents

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What is a volcano?

• mountains that can erupt

• valleys at the bottom of the ocean

• physical features on the ocean floor

The plate tectonic theory explains the current movements of rocks at Earth's---

• mantle

• crust

• core

• oceans

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A drawing or picture that shows important features in an area.

• volcanoes

• map

• mountains ranges

• deep ocean trenches