Map Features Quiz

What can maps be used to find the location of?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Books and toys

• Land and water features

• Animals and plants

What are some major features shown on land in the map?

• Cities and towns

• Mountain ranges or chains

• Rivers and lakes

• Deserts and forests

What are two major features found on the ocean floor according to the map?

• Mid-ocean ridges and deep ocean trenches

• Coral reefs and islands

• Icebergs and glaciers

• Ships and submarines

What is a mid-ocean ridge?

• A type of fish

• A type of cloud

• An underwater mountain chain

• A desert landscape

What is a deep ocean trench?

• A dense forest

• A tropical island

• A sandy beach

• A steep underwater canyon

What are mid-ocean ridges made up of?

• Thousands of volcanic peaks

• Coral and shells

• Ice and snow

• Sand and rocks

What is the main characteristic of a deep ocean trench?

• Flat and shallow

• Steep underwater canyon

• Rocky and rugged

• Wide and open

What type of mountain chain is an underwater feature according to the map?

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Mid-ocean ridges