Module 3.1 Earth and Its Changing Features Vocabulary Review

A very large piece of land on Earth. There are seven, like North America and Africa.

• continent
• earthquake
• landform
• latitude
• longitude

When the ground shakes because the Earth's surface is moving.

• earthquake
• continent
• landform
• latitude
• longitude

A natural shape on Earth's surface, like mountains, valleys, or rivers.

• landform
• continent
• earthquake
• latitude
• longitude

Imaginary lines that go sideways (east to west) on a map to help us find places.Untitled Question

• latitude
• continent
• earthquake
• landform
• longitude

Imaginary lines that go up and down (north to south) on a map to help us find places.

• longitude
• continent
• earthquake
• landform
• latitude

Huge pieces of Earth's surface that move very slowly and can cause earthquakes and volcanoes.

• plates
• continent
• earthquake
• landform
• latitude

A special map that shows the shape and height of land, like hills and mountains.

• topographic map
• continent
• earthquake
• landform
• latitude

A mountain that can explode and send out lava, ash, and smoke.

• volcano
• continent
• earthquake
• landform
• latitude

The remains or marks of plants or animals from long ago, found in rocks.

• fossil
• continent
• earthquake
• landform
• latitude

Tiny pieces of rock, sand, or dirt that are moved by wind or water

• sediment
• continent
• earthquake
• landform
• latitude