Earth Science Unit 1

Question 1

In a scientific experiment, what is the one thing we're TESTING called?

Accepted Answer

Independent variable

Question 2

In a scientific experiment, what are the things we keep the same to improve data reliability?

Accepted Answer

Constants

Question 3

You would like to test the effect of sugar on student hyperactivity. A valid hypothesis is...

Accepted Answer

If I give my students sugar, they will become more hyper.

Question 4

The distance in degrees north or south of the equator is:

Accepted Answer

latitude

Question 5

This distance between contour lines on a topographic map is called:

Accepted Answer

Contour intervals

Question 6

What is the closest approximate latitude and longitude of Honolulu?

Accepted Answer

21 N 158 W

Question 7

Which of the following is FALSE about theories?

Accepted Answer

Based on facts.

Question 8

A dependent variable is:

Accepted Answer

The thing we're measuring.

Question 9

The ________ serves as a standard of comparison in an experiment.

Accepted Answer

Control Group

Question 10

What is the branch of science concerned with the atmosphere and weather?

Accepted Answer

Meteorology

Question 11

What is the contour interval in the image?

Accepted Answer

20 m

Question 12

What are the first 3 steps of the scientific method (in order)?

Accepted Answer

Make an observation, conduct research, form a hypothesis.

Question 13

What areas on a cylindrical (mercator) map of Earth would be MOST distorted?

Accepted Answer

Areas near the poles

Question 14

How many COMPLETE peaks are in this image?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 15

Which of the following is FALSE about laws?

Accepted Answer

Are changeable.

Question 16

Which direction is the river in topographic map flowing?

Accepted Answer

North

Question 17

On a topographic map, elevation is shown by

Accepted Answer

Contour Lines

Question 18

What is Ms. Bertsch's first name?

Accepted Answer

Molly

Question 19

Which of the following about geographic north is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Compasses point to geographic north

Question 20

How may peaks would a profile of AB show?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 21

The longitudinal line (meridian) at 180 degrees is called the...

Accepted Answer

International Dateline

Question 22

On a topographic map, these are lines are bold and their elevations are specifically marked.

Accepted Answer

Index contours

Question 23

Magnetic Declination is

Accepted Answer

The angle between geographic north and geomagnetic north

Question 24

The closer together the contour lines are, the _______ your slope is.

Accepted Answer

steeper

Question 25

The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian is:

Accepted Answer

longitude

Question 26

All of the following rules about contour lines are true except:

Accepted Answer

The contour interval changes between lines on the same map

Earth Science Unit 1

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Earth Science Unit 1

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