Science Correct Test

1. What two possible techniques could scientists have used to create this map of the ocean ridges? Choose TWO correct answers.

• 1. Detecting new landforms

• 1. Observing from underwater vehicles 

• 1. Monitoring sound waves

• 1. Comparing mountain ranges 

• 1. Surveying land levels 

Volcanoes can form on _______________________________

• the ocean floor or land.

• plate movement.

• glaciers and icebergs.

• state boundaries.

Volcanoes are caused by ______________________________

• the ocean floor or land.

• plate movement.

• glaciers and icebergs.

• state boundaries.

For which landform would contour lines be closest together on a topographical map?

• a sand dune

•  a plateau

•  a hill

• plains 

Select THREE ways maps of land and maps of the ocean floor could be similar: 

• Both maps could show valleys.

• Both maps could show plant life.  

• Both maps could show mountain ranges.

• Both maps could show earthquakes.

• Both maps could show directions. 

1. Which shows the elevation of an area using contour line?

• topographical map

• mountains

• faults

• cartographer

1. Plateaus, valleys, canyons, and mountains are all examples of ___________.  

• highlands

• mantle areas

• landforms

• hydrosphere

A close – up look at the Earth shows you many natural features on the surface. These features are called ___________________.