Inspire Science Grade 4 Module 3 Lesson 1

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

Volcanoes can form on

• the ocen floor or land

• plate movement

• glaciers and icebergs

• state boundaries

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Volcanoes are caused by

• the ocean floor or land

• plate movement

• glaciers and icebergs

• state boundaries

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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_____.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which shows the elevation of an area using contour lines?

• mountains

• faults

• topographical map

• cartographer

Select ALL the ways maps of land and maps of the ocean floor could be simliar.

• 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

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

• a sand dune

• a plateau

• a hill

• plains