4th Grade Mapping Earth's Features

If you see contour lines on a map that are very close together, which of the following landforms is most likely in that location on the map?

• a flat, sandy beach

• a mountain

• the plains

How do contour lines on a map show a flat plain on a map?

• The contour lines are far apart for a plain.

• The contour lines are very close together to show a flat plain.

• The contour lines are wide and short to show a flat plain.

• The contour lines are long and narrow to show a flat plain.

A volcano is most likely to occur __________.

• in a valley

• on land

• near the boundaries of tectonic plates

• underwater

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How do scientists create a map of the ocean floor?

• Scientists compare mountain ranges.

• Scientists use sonar or sound waves to map the ocean floor's features.

• Scientists measure land levels.

• Scientists look for new landforms.

How would a map of the land and the ocean be similar?

• Both maps show plant life.

• Both maps show earthquakes.

• Both maps show valleys and mountains.

A river, delta, mountain, valley, plains, and plateau are all examples of ________________.

• the Earth's mantle.

• landforms.

• the hydrosphere.

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Mountains are caused by _____________________.

• the movement of tectonic plates.

• the movement of glaciers.

• erosion.

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Which statement best describes the continental shelf?

• The continental shelf has the highest ocean mountains or ridges.

• The continental shelf is the deepest part of the ocean.

• The continental shelf is where underwater volcanoes occur.

• The continental shelf is the ocean floor closest to land and is also the shallowest part.

A landform is __________________.

• part of the hydrosphere.

• the core of the Earth.

• molten rocker beneath the Earth's surface.

• a feature of the Earth's surface.

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