4-ESS2-2: Maps
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4th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
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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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a continent?
A large continuous landmass
Valleys at the bottom of the ocean
Long chains or groups of mountains
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What was shaped by the shifting of Earth's Plates?
Rivers
Earthquakes
Oceans
Continents
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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