Unit 3- Science Review

• a flood plain with creeks and streams

• a valley with two slopes that are even

• a hill with a steep slope on the west side and a gentler slope on the east side

• a series of rivers flowing in concentric circles around each other

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The Hawaiian Islands, which are volcanic islands, were formed as a result of

• lava flowing over Earth's surface where two tectonic plates move apart

• an oceanic plate moving over a mantle hot spot

• two oceanic plates colliding to form an island arc

• tectonic plates sliding past each other

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Part of a contour map is shown below. A contour map is also known as a topographic map.

Which feature is most likely shown on the map?

• lake

• island

• river

• mountain

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Use the diagram to answer the following question.

On the Atlantic Ocean floor, there is a long ridge of underwater mountains caused by volcanic eruptions. New volcanoes keep erupting, and new mountains keep forming. Why is this happening?

• A new continent is forming.

• The ocean floor is spreading

• Earth's center is becoming hotter

• Crustal plates are colliding

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Students are given two models shown to plan a hiking trip to the top of a small mountain.

Which model will give the best information for the students to prepare for their hike?

• model W because it shows the top view

• model W because it shows changes in elevation

• model X because it shows the top view

• model X because it shows changes in elevation

Use the contour map to answer the question. A contour map is also known as a topographic map.

What are the shaded features shown on this topographic

• lakes

• islands

• valleys

• mountains

A topographic map is shown. A topographic map is also known as a contour map.

What description of a location is best supported by the topographic map?

• Location 1 is a valley.

• Location 2 is the southern edge of a lake.

• Location 3 is an island.

• Location 4 is the top of a small mountain.

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When hiking, what is the best reference material to use to determine elevation?

• a globe of the world

• a topographic map of the area

• a road map of the state

• an atlas of the country