Map Earth Process Effects

Grade 4 Science Worksheet

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   A map shows a long chain of tall mountains. What is this called?

   • a valley
   • a mountain range
   • a delta
   • a plain
2. 2.

   A map of the Atlantic Ocean floor shows a long underwater mountain chain down the middle. What does this show?

   • the mountains float on the water
   • the ocean is shallow everywhere
   • the chain is made of sunken ships
   • the ocean floor has mountain ranges too
3. 3.

   Look at the map. Which conclusion does the map support?

   • the city is in the most active area
   • quakes and the volcano are grouped along the coast
   • quakes happen evenly everywhere on the map
   • volcanoes and quakes are on opposite sides
4. 4.

   A map shows sand dunes on the east side of a desert. The wind there usually blows from the west. What pattern does this show?

   • sand moved west, against the wind
   • wind pushed sand to the east
   • water carried sand to the east
   • the dunes grew toward the wind