Inspire - Map Earth's Features Test

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

• highlands

• mantle areas

• landforms

• hydrosphere

Zoe is curious about how volcanoes form. She wonders if volcanoes can appear on different places and what causes them. Where can volcanoes form, and what causes them?

• the ocean floor or land

• plate movement

• glaciers and icebergs

• state boundaries

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Select three 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 are two techniques scientists use to map the ocean floor?

• detecting new landforms

• observing from underwater vehicles

• monitoring sound waves

• comparing mountain ranges

• surveying land levels

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Which feature of the ocean floor is the continental shelf?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in specific regions of the world. These regions are usually found near _____, where Earth's tectonic plates meet and interact.

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Latitude and longitude are used to ________.

• locate places on Earth

• measure temperature

• predict weather

• determine time zones

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Michael is studying a topographical map for his geography class. He notices that in some areas, the contour lines are very close together. For which landform would Michael most likely see the contour lines closest together?

• a sand dune

• a mountain

• a valley

• plains

Emma is planning a trip to study volcanic activity and learns about the Ring of Fire, which is known for its frequent earthquakes and volcanoes. What ocean does the Ring of Fire surround?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

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Which landform is characterized by flat, elevated areas with steep sides?

• plateau

• delta

• plain

• valley