Map Skills

According to the map, which Cascade volcano has the most frequent activity over time?

• Medicine Lake

• Glacier Lake

• Crater Lake

• St. Helens

This map shows two earthquakes that occurred during different time periods. In which state could the STRONGEST earthquake's epicenter (focus) have been located?

• California (CALIF)

• Missouri (MO)

• West Virginia (W. VA)

• Nevada (NEV)

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This elevation map shows the southern portion of an island. According to this map, most of the marked cities are...

• located in the middle

• on top of a tall mountain

• at 500 meters or above

• located at 300 meters or less

This map represents changes to the earth's surface through flooding. In what direction did Snake River flood at the point which it met with American Falls Lake?

• North

• East

• South

• West

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

According to this map of the central area of Sri Lanka, the capital city of Colombo is connected to the city of Kegalla by what?

• A railroad

• Both a railroad and a road

• A road

• A province border line

This map shows a small portion of Lake Michigan. According to the depth key, which area would be the shallowest?

• The area with the cloud

• The area with the triangle

• The area with the arrow

• The area with the heart

Look at this topographical map of the eastern United States. What is the raised area with an x?

• Volcano

• Mountain Chain

• Valley

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This map shows part of the Ring of Fire. This is an area where tectonic plates meet causing many earthquakes and producing volcanoes. According to the map key, which is most common?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanoes

• Forest Fires

• Plate Boundaries

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How many hills are shown on this topographical map?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

This elevation map shows the top half of Georgia. Using the key, select the area that has the highest elevation.

• Area 4

• Area 2

• Area 3

• Area 1

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2