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Earth Science Vocabulary #branchesofearthscience #earthsspheres #earths4spehres #topography
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1
What is the name of a landform with high elevation and high relief?
mountain
depression
valley
plain
2
Which of Earth's spheres would contain water vapor and carbon dioxide?
hydrosphere
biosphere
lithosphere
atmosphere
3
Which of the following does not describe the topography of an area?
elevation
relief
atmosphere
landforms
4
What kind of map shows the elevation and relief for the landforms in the area?
Political Map
Topographic Map
Latitude and Longitude Map
Survey Map
5
Which of the following forces would be considered a constructive force?
earthquake
erosion
volcano
hurricane
6
What is the branch of Earth Science that studies the forces that have shaped the Earth?
meterology
environmental science
forceology
geology
7
Which of Earth's sphere includes rain and rivers?
biosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
lithosphere
8
________________ is the height above sea level.
contour interval
topography
elevation
relief
9
A landform made up of mainly flat land with a low elevation is known as a ____________.
platuea
plain
mountain
valley
10
What letter is letter C pointing to?
outer core
crust
mantle
inner core
11
What is the layer that letter D is pointing to made of?
solid metal
hot rock
liquid metal
liquid rock
12
What is the name of a landform that has high elevation, but mainly a flat surface on top.
mountain
plateau
depression
plain
13
Which sphere would human beings be classified in?
biosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
lithosphere
14
Which of the following of Earth's spheres includes mountains and islands?
hydrosphere
biosphere
atmosphere
lithosphere
15
To find the relief of an area, you must ___________ the highest and lowest elevations.
add
multiply
divide
subtract
