Inspire Science - Map Earth's Features

What two possible techniques could scientists have used to create this map of the ocean ridges?

• detecting new landforms

• observing from underwater vehicles

• monitoring sound waves

• comparing mountain ranges

• surveying land levels

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Volcanoes can form on ________. Volcanoes are caused by ________.

• the ocean floor or land

• plate movement

• glaciers and icebergs

• state boundaries

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Plateaus, valleys, canyons, and mountains are all examples of ________.

• highlands

• mantle areas

• landforms

• hydrosphere

A close-up look at Earth shows you many natural features on the surface. These features are called (a)   .

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which shows the elevation of an area using contour lines?

• mountains

• faults

• topographical map

• cartographer

Latitude and longitude are used to ________.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Select all of the 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.

What patterns are there in the locations of volcanoes and mountains? What causes these patterns?

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Which feature of the ocean floor is the continental shelf?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

• a sand dune

• a plateau

• a hill

• plains