Simply Science: Earth's Features

A large natural structure that rises above the surrounding land

• Earth’s features

• mountain

• volcano

• submarine ridge

• pattern

The natural characteristics and parts of the planet that make it unique

• Earth’s features

• mountain

• volcano

• submarine ridge

• pattern

A deep, underwater canyon

• Earth’s features

• mountain

• volcano

• submarine ridge

• ocean trench

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Something that happens in a regular and predictable way

• Earth’s features

• mountain

• volcano

• submarine ridge

• pattern

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

An opening in the Earth’s crust where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape

• Earth’s features

• mountain

• volcano

• submarine ridge

• ocean trench

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An underwater mountain range formed on the ocean floor

• Earth’s features

• mountain

• volcano

• submarine ridge

• ocean trench

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which conclusion can you reasonably draw from Figures 1 & 2?

• In the US, there is a pattern of tornadoes in areas with lower elevations.

• In the US, there is a pattern of tornadoes in areas with higher elevations.

• Most tornadoes in the US occur in the Northwestern part of the country.

• Most tornadoes in the US occur in the Southwesten part of the country.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Where is the map?

• A

• B

• C

Where is the scale?

• A

• B

• C

Where is the legend?

• A

• B

• C