7A: What is a Mountain?

The nature of the surrounding land; it's also known as terrain...

• topography

• relief

• a mountain

• isostasy

On a topographic map, the color green would represent...

• areas of higher elevations

• areas of elevation closer to sea level

• shallower seas

• deeper seas

On a topographic map, the color light blue would represent...

• areas of higher elevations

• areas of elevation closer to sea level

• shallower seas

• deeper seas

On a topographic map, the color dark blue would represent...

• areas of higher elevations

• areas of elevation closer to sea level

• shallower seas

• deeper seas

On a topographic map, the color tan or brown would represent...

• areas of higher elevations

• areas of elevation closer to sea level

• shallower seas

• deeper seas

This term refers to the equilibrium that exists between parts of the earth's crust, which behaves as if it consists of blocks floating on the underlying mantle.

• Topography

• Terrain

• Orogeny

• Isostasy

A natural feature on Earth's surface is called a landform. Which of the following would be considered landforms?

• moutains

• valleys

• plains

• plateaus

• buildings

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A landform that begins at a base and rises to a summit is called a...

• terrain

• topography

• mountain

• valley

The mountain with the highest elevation is...

• Mauna Kea

• Mt. Everest

• Mt. Kilimanjaro

• Mt. Fuji

The mountain with the highest actual height is...

• Mauna Kea

• Mt. Everest

• Mt. Kilimanjaro

• Mt. Fuji