Patterns of Earth's Changing Features

Which shows the elevation of an area using contour lines?

• vegetation

• rain shadow

• topographical map

• cartographer

Which is caused by mountains?

• rain shadows

• volcanic eruptions

• waves

• sand dunes

Can ocean waves change the rocks along a coastline?

• Yes. Pounding waves break rocks into smaller pieces.

• Yes. Pounding waves glue smaller rocks together.

• No. Waves are too weak to change rocks.

• Maybe. Scientists are not sure.

The surface of Earth is always changing and making new features. Which weather conditions have the greatest effect on the surface of Earth?

• fog and light rain

• cool temperatures and humidity

• warm ocean temperatures and humidity

• strong winds and heavy rains

Where are you likely to find a desert?

• near a stream

• close to the ocean

• at the base of a mountain

• at the top of a mountain

Gusts of wind can pile sand into large mounds in deserts and on beaches. These mounds are called ____.

What is a plateau?

• A landform with a top that is round

• A landform with a top that is pointed

• A landform with a top that is hollow

• A landform with a top that is flat

Which feature is an underwater mountain?

• Abyssal plain

• Mid-ocean ridge

• Delta

• Trench

What is a canyon?

• A deep valley with very steep sides

• A large, steep hill

• A shallow riverbed

• A type of plain

What patterns are there in the locations of volcanoes and mountains? What causes these patterns?

• Random patterns caused by meteor impacts

• Linear patterns caused by plate tectonics

• Circular patterns caused by erosion

• No patterns exist; locations are completely random