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This type of map shows the physical features of an area like its climate and elevation.
Physical Map
Why is the height of an area above sea level called?
Elevation
What is melted rock below the Earth's surface called?
Magma
What is melted rock called when it is above the surface of the Earth?
Lava
The shaking of the ground caused by sudden movement of rock underground is called..
Earthquake
The area around the edges of the Pacific Ocean where there are many volcanoes is called...
The Ring of Fire
An area of land with high elevation the raises to a sharp peak is called a...
Mountain
Which region of the United States contains more mountains? (North, South, East, or West)
West
A place where melted rock and other materials erupt from deep inside Earth is called...
Volcano
True or False: The Earth grows warmer the deeper below the surface you go.
True
A group of many mountains in the same area is called a...
Mountain Range
The volcano that erupted near the ancient city of Pompeii was called...
Mount Vesuvius
