Shape of Land and Water - 2nd Grade Science
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Which feature should be colored blue on a land-and-water model map: mountain or river?
Which feature should be colored blue on a land-and-water model map: mountain or river?
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River. Blue traditionally represents water features on maps.
River. Blue traditionally represents water features on maps.
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What is a compass rose used for on a map model?
What is a compass rose used for on a map model?
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It shows directions such as north, south, east, and west. The compass rose helps orient the map and find directions.
It shows directions such as north, south, east, and west. The compass rose helps orient the map and find directions.
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What is a symbol on a model map?
What is a symbol on a model map?
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A picture or mark that stands for a real feature. Symbols simplify complex features into simple visual representations.
A picture or mark that stands for a real feature. Symbols simplify complex features into simple visual representations.
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What is a map key (legend) used for on a model map?
What is a map key (legend) used for on a model map?
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It explains what symbols and colors mean. Keys decode map symbols so we can understand what they represent.
It explains what symbols and colors mean. Keys decode map symbols so we can understand what they represent.
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What is a water feature (waterform)?
What is a water feature (waterform)?
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A natural feature made of water on Earth’s surface. Water features include oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.
A natural feature made of water on Earth’s surface. Water features include oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.
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Identify the landform: a narrow strip of land with water on three sides.
Identify the landform: a narrow strip of land with water on three sides.
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Peninsula. Three sides of water and one side connected to land defines a peninsula.
Peninsula. Three sides of water and one side connected to land defines a peninsula.
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Identify the water feature: a body of water surrounded by land on all sides.
Identify the water feature: a body of water surrounded by land on all sides.
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Lake. Land completely surrounds a lake, unlike rivers or oceans.
Lake. Land completely surrounds a lake, unlike rivers or oceans.
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Identify the best symbol choice in a model to show a lake: a blue oval or a thin blue line.
Identify the best symbol choice in a model to show a lake: a blue oval or a thin blue line.
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A blue oval. Ovals represent enclosed water; lines show flowing water.
A blue oval. Ovals represent enclosed water; lines show flowing water.
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Which label best fits a land feature that is land surrounded by water on three sides?
Which label best fits a land feature that is land surrounded by water on three sides?
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Peninsula. Three sides of water matches peninsula definition.
Peninsula. Three sides of water matches peninsula definition.
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What is the correct definition of a body of water?
What is the correct definition of a body of water?
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A natural area where water collects, such as a river, lake, or ocean. Bodies of water form where land creates natural basins.
A natural area where water collects, such as a river, lake, or ocean. Bodies of water form where land creates natural basins.
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What is a valley?
What is a valley?
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A low area of land between higher areas such as hills or mountains. Valleys form where water erodes land between elevations.
A low area of land between higher areas such as hills or mountains. Valleys form where water erodes land between elevations.
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What is a plain?
What is a plain?
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A large, mostly flat area of land. Plains form from sediment deposits or erosion over time.
A large, mostly flat area of land. Plains form from sediment deposits or erosion over time.
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What is an island?
What is an island?
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Land completely surrounded by water. Islands form when water surrounds all sides of land.
Land completely surrounded by water. Islands form when water surrounds all sides of land.
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What is the correct definition of a landform?
What is the correct definition of a landform?
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A natural feature of Earth’s land surface. Landforms are created by natural processes like erosion.
A natural feature of Earth’s land surface. Landforms are created by natural processes like erosion.
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What is a peninsula?
What is a peninsula?
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Land surrounded by water on three sides. Peninsulas connect to mainland on one side only.
Land surrounded by water on three sides. Peninsulas connect to mainland on one side only.
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