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EARTH: Intro to Earth & Mapping - GHHS
EARTH: Intro to Earth & Mapping - GHHS
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Introduction to Earth Science Scientific Method Mapping Latitude & Longitude Topographic Maps
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1
The metric unit for length is
liter
meter
gram
Celsius
2
On a topographic map, _____ is measured as the distance above or below sea level
relief
topography
contour interval
elevation
3
The difference in elevation between the highest & lowest parts of an area on the map is
relief
altitude
contour interval
topography
4
The formula MASS divided by VOLUME gives
density
temperature
static
weight
5
What is the approximate location of point A?
21oS, 65oE
21oN, 65oE
21oN, 65oW
21oS, 65oW
6
An educated guess or answer to a scientific question that can be tested
hypothesis
theory
answer
solution
7
The part of the experiment that is changed is the
effect
control
variable
hypothesis
8
The student broke rock G into two pieces.The density of just one piece would most likely be
less than the original rock
the same as the original rock
greater than the original rock
9
Which of the following is an appropriate use of global positioning system (GPS) technology?
finding latitude & longitudeof a geologic outcrop in field
calculating the moisture content ofsoil over a large area
estimating the % of land areacovered in forest vegetation
monitoring the motion anddevelopment of a storm system
10
What is the contour interval of this map?
1000 km
5000 km
50 km
100 km
11
The circumference of the Earth is about4.0 x 10
4
kilometers. This value is equal to
4,000 km
400 km
40,000 km
400,000 km
12
What is the elevation of Point B?
1000 km
4000 km
5000 km
2000 km
13
Of the following, the color blue on a topographic map indicates what surface feature?
water
land
photorevisions
man-made objects
14
Which direction does Mill River flow?
southeast
southwest
northwest
northeast
15
What is the zero degreelongitudinal line that runs through Greenwich, England?
Prime Meridian
Principle Line
Longitudinal Maximum
Great Circle
16
Which variable could be changed by the experimenter?
control variable
constant variable
dependent variable
independent variable
17
A series of planned steps used by scientists to solve problems
scientific method
volume
earth science
weight
18
On a topographic map, lines that connect points of the same elevation are termed:
contour lines
benchmarks
isobars
bathymetric lines
19
On a topographic map, lines spaced far apart indicate
water
shallow rivers
gentle slopes
steep slopes
20
The vertical imaginary lines on the earth are called
great circles
prime meridian
lines of longitude
lines of latitude
