4th gr. Maps and Geologic Features 4-ESS2-2

. Which blue spot on the topographical map is at the lowest elevation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

This true-color image shows the entire Earth. Examine the oceans. Which of the following best describes the Earth's oceans?

• Large bodies of water separated by land

• one body of water completely surrounded by land

• large bodies of water surrounded by land

• one body of water surrounding the land

The image shows minor earthquakes that occured during a 24-hour period. The size of each dot indicates the strength of the earthquake. The larger dots represent stronger earthquakes. What does the map show about earthquakes and their locations?

• Most earthquakes occur anywhere on Earth with no pattern.

• Most earthquakes occur close to the middle of oceans.

• Most earthquakes occur close to ocean-continent boundaries.

• Most earthquakes occur in the middle of continents.

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Two maps are shown . The map on the left shows where major earthquakes are most common. The map on the right shows where several active volcanoes are located. What do these maps show about major earthquakes and active volcanoes?

• Earthquake activity occurs mostly in the middle of oceans, and active volcanoes occur mostly on continent-ocean boundaries.

• Active volcanoes occur mostly in the middle of oceans, and earthquake activity occurs mostly on continent-ocean boundaries.

• Most earthquake activity and active volcanoes occur close to the middle of continents and oceans.

• Most earthquake activity and active volcanoes occur close to continent-ocean boundaries.

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Feature U in the picture shows a steep-sided underwater canyon. What is the name of this ocean floor feature?

• rift zone

• mid-ocean ridge

• trench

• continental slope

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A geologist drew the map . What major landform is shown on the map?

• mountain range

• coastline

• river delta

• forest

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Brandie is touching the Atlantic Ocean on a globe with her finger. She decides to trace along the globe without lifting her finger. She wants to know how many oceans she can touch without having to cross land with her finger in order to get to them. What will happen when she tries?

• She will be able to trace her finger across half the globe before she has to touch land.

• She will be able to trace her finger across all the oceans without having to touch any land.

• She will be able to touch every ocean except one without touching land.

• She will not be able to reach any ocean except the Atlantic without first touching land.

Which blue spot on the topographical map below could be on a mountain peak?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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The map shows the location of some of the major mountains of the world. Based on the map, what statement is true about the location of the mountains?

• Mountains do not occur in coastal areas.

• Mountains generally occur in long chains, or ranges.

• Mountains do not occur on large land masses.

• Mountains only occur in inland regions.

The map shows different heights of features on the surface of the Earth. Based on the map, which of the following statements is true?

• Mountains do not occur near the center of the continents.

• Mountains only occur on continents, and valleys only occur in oceans.

• Mountains and valleys occur both in oceans and on continents

• Mountains and valleys occur on continents only.

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