Earth Science Chapter 1

GPS is an important tool for

How could two points 35 degrees N of the equator be distinguished using map coordinates?

What science examines the physical and biological changes that have occurred in Earth's past?

Which of Earth's spheres includes the oceans, groundwater, lakes and glaciers

The two types of forces affecting Earth's surface are

What is the driving force for the movement of the lithospheric plates?

What does the theory of plate tectonics helps scientists explain?

Due to little distortion, what type of map is used for road maps and weather maps?

What are the three main parts to the geosphere?

The crust and UPPER mantle make up the rigid outer layer of Earth called?

Some of the technology that is particularly useful in the study of Earth Science are

What layer of Earth's geosphere is labeled 3

What map is best for showing differences in elevation

The outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune) are mostly made up of

What are the 4 major spheres?

What does a Mercator projection map show?

The process of collecting data about Earth from a distance is defined as

Each color and pattern on this map represents a different type of

What layer of Earth's geosphere is labeled 5

On a topographic map, contour lines that form a circle with hachure marks inside indicate

Today's technology provides us with the ability to more precisely analyze Earth's

A map that shows the type and age of exposed rocks is called a

The distance, measured in degrees, north and south of the equator is referred to as

Which of the following is NOT one of the main areas of Earth science?

According to the nebular hypothesis, what are the two most common elements in our solar system

The inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars) were formed by

on the global grid, the prime meridian is at

According to the plate techtonics model, what layers form Earth's rigid, mobile plates?

What is the study of the atmosphere and the processes that produce weather and climate?

These assist ships and submarines to determine their exact location at any time