MAPS AND DATA
What is the tool on a map that shows directions like north, south, east, and west?
Compass rose
What do we call a chain of mountains connected over a large area?
Mountain range
What are the three main types of rocks?
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks
What is the type of erosion caused by rivers cutting through land to form valleys?
water erosion
What do we call the lines on a map that show elevation or the shape of the land?
contour lines
What feature is created where two tectonic plates meet and one slides under the other?
trench
What is the process called when rocks break down into smaller pieces?
weathering
What is the term for the breaking down of rocks by plants, like tree roots growing into cracks?
biological weathering
What is the part of the map that explains symbols and colors used on the map?
map key or legend
Earthquakes and volcanoes are most likely to occur near what type of geological boundary?
tectonic plate boundary
What property of a mineral describes how it reflects light, like being shiny or dull?
luster
How does chemical weathering differ from physical weathering?
chemical weathering changes the rock's composition, while physical weathering breaks it into smaller pieces without changing what it’s made of
How do scientists use data collected from maps?
study patterns, track changes, and make predictions
What is the name of the area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanoes happen?
ring of fire
Which type of rock forms from cooling lava or magma?
igneous
What type of erosion happens when wind moves small particles like sand and dust to a new location?
wind erosion
What type of map would you use to track weather patterns over time?
weather map
Why are volcanoes often found in similar locations around the world?
because they form near tectonic plate boundaries where magma can rise to the surface
What are the three main components of soil?
sand, silt, and clay
What are three factors that affect the rate of weathering?
temperature, the presence of water, and the type of rock