Earth's Features - Amplify Benchmark

Study the image above that the geologist made. Which of the following claims can be supported by the evidence from the image?

• The site has always been a forest environment.
• The site was a forest before it was an ocean environment.
• The site was an ocean environment before it was a forest.
• The site has always been an ocean environment.

Scientists study and track the locations of active volcanoes and earthquakes on maps to look for patterns. Which statement best describes the data and patterns you see in the map?

Which investigation best demonstrates how rainfall shapes the land?

Study the diagram of the fossils shown below. Assume there have been no changes to Earth’s layers in this location. Which statement most accurately describes the age of the fossils?

Study the diagram that shows the patterns the scientists found. What might explain the formation of these rock layers?

Claim: The site was an ocean environment before it was a forest. What is your evidence to support this claim?

Jamila wants to travel somewhere where she has the best chance of seeing a volcano, but from a safe distance. She doesn’t like to go on boats, so she wants to make sure it is on land. Which location would be the best place to do this? Options: Australia, Africa, Russia, South America.

Example of a living organism that causes the earth to be reshaped:

What actions could Jeremiah take to prevent river water from entering his house due to increased rainfall and faster river flow?

Engineers are designing a sea wall to protect a seaside town. The purpose of the sea wall is to prevent the ocean from causing erosion. The wall will be built into the ground and will stand up out of the sand. The design must first go through a series of tests to make sure it will work. What is the best way for the design to be tested to show what needs to be improved?