Compare Earth Feature Patterns - 4th Grade Science
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Which contour-line pattern shows a gentle slope: lines close together or far apart?
Which contour-line pattern shows a gentle slope: lines close together or far apart?
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Lines far apart. Wider spacing means elevation changes gradually over longer distances.
Lines far apart. Wider spacing means elevation changes gradually over longer distances.
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What does a map legend (key) explain?
What does a map legend (key) explain?
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What map symbols and colors mean. The legend decodes symbols so you can understand map features.
What map symbols and colors mean. The legend decodes symbols so you can understand map features.
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Which contour-line pattern shows a steep slope: lines close together or far apart?
Which contour-line pattern shows a steep slope: lines close together or far apart?
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Lines close together. Closer lines mean elevation changes quickly over short distances.
Lines close together. Closer lines mean elevation changes quickly over short distances.
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What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?
What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?
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Places with the same elevation. Each line connects points at exactly the same height above sea level.
Places with the same elevation. Each line connects points at exactly the same height above sea level.
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Identify the best comparison: One region has many rivers; another has few. What is most likely different?
Identify the best comparison: One region has many rivers; another has few. What is most likely different?
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The wetter region is the one with many rivers. Rivers form where precipitation provides enough water flow.
The wetter region is the one with many rivers. Rivers form where precipitation provides enough water flow.
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Choose the best conclusion: Two coasts show many bays and islands; what pattern do they share?
Choose the best conclusion: Two coasts show many bays and islands; what pattern do they share?
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Both have irregular, highly indented coastlines. Complex coastlines result from erosion creating inlets and peninsulas.
Both have irregular, highly indented coastlines. Complex coastlines result from erosion creating inlets and peninsulas.
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Identify the map clue that a river is flowing downhill on a topographic map.
Identify the map clue that a river is flowing downhill on a topographic map.
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Contour lines form a V that points upstream. The V-shape points uphill because water flows downward.
Contour lines form a V that points upstream. The V-shape points uphill because water flows downward.
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Identify the landform: a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.
Identify the landform: a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.
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Isthmus. This narrow land bridge allows movement between larger landmasses.
Isthmus. This narrow land bridge allows movement between larger landmasses.
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What does a mountain range pattern on a map usually indicate?
What does a mountain range pattern on a map usually indicate?
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A long chain of connected mountains. Mountain ranges form from tectonic forces creating linear patterns.
A long chain of connected mountains. Mountain ranges form from tectonic forces creating linear patterns.
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What is a delta on a map, and where does it form?
What is a delta on a map, and where does it form?
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A river sediment deposit at a river mouth. Rivers deposit sediment where they meet slower-moving water.
A river sediment deposit at a river mouth. Rivers deposit sediment where they meet slower-moving water.
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What is a valley, as shown on a physical or topographic map?
What is a valley, as shown on a physical or topographic map?
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Low land between higher areas, often with a river. Valleys form where erosion cuts between higher elevations.
Low land between higher areas, often with a river. Valleys form where erosion cuts between higher elevations.
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What is a plateau, as shown on a physical map?
What is a plateau, as shown on a physical map?
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High, flat land that rises above surrounding areas. Plateaus are elevated but have flat tops unlike mountains.
High, flat land that rises above surrounding areas. Plateaus are elevated but have flat tops unlike mountains.
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What is a plain, as shown on a physical map?
What is a plain, as shown on a physical map?
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A large, mostly flat area of land. Plains have minimal elevation change across wide areas.
A large, mostly flat area of land. Plains have minimal elevation change across wide areas.
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What are the four main cardinal directions used on maps?
What are the four main cardinal directions used on maps?
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North, south, east, and west. These primary directions form the basis of all map orientation.
North, south, east, and west. These primary directions form the basis of all map orientation.
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What does a map scale help you determine?
What does a map scale help you determine?
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Real-world distance from map distance. Scale shows the ratio between map measurements and actual distances.
Real-world distance from map distance. Scale shows the ratio between map measurements and actual distances.
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What is a physical map used to show about Earth’s surface?
What is a physical map used to show about Earth’s surface?
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Natural features such as mountains, rivers, plains, and deserts. Physical maps focus on natural landforms rather than political boundaries.
Natural features such as mountains, rivers, plains, and deserts. Physical maps focus on natural landforms rather than political boundaries.
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What is a topographic map used to show that most physical maps do not?
What is a topographic map used to show that most physical maps do not?
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Elevation and landform shape using contour lines. Contour lines show precise elevation changes between points.
Elevation and landform shape using contour lines. Contour lines show precise elevation changes between points.
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What does it mean when contour lines are far apart?
What does it mean when contour lines are far apart?
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The land is gently sloped or flat. Widely spaced lines show gradual elevation change across the terrain.
The land is gently sloped or flat. Widely spaced lines show gradual elevation change across the terrain.
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Which landform is a low area between hills or mountains, often with a river?
Which landform is a low area between hills or mountains, often with a river?
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Valley. Valleys form where water erosion or glaciers carve between higher areas.
Valley. Valleys form where water erosion or glaciers carve between higher areas.
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Which landform is a high area of land with steep sides and a peak?
Which landform is a high area of land with steep sides and a peak?
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Mountain. Mountains form from tectonic forces pushing Earth's crust upward.
Mountain. Mountains form from tectonic forces pushing Earth's crust upward.
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