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Earth Science ch. 1-2 Glencoe
Earth Science ch. 1-2 Glencoe
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chapter 1-2 review
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A scientist that studies creatures and physical and chemical properties of ocean water is?
Oceanographist
Oceanologer
Oceanologist
Oceanographer
2
What type of map projection is this?
Conic
Gnomonic
Topographic
Mercator
3
Studying natural resources, pollution, alternative energy sources is the job of a?
Geologist
Oceanographer
Environmental Scientist
Meteorologist
4
Imaginary line that splits the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Post Meridian
Equator
Equilator
Prime Meridian
5
What type of map projection is this?
Mercator
Topographic
Gnomonic
Conic
6
Which climb to letter B covers the least amount of elevation change?
point A to point B
Point C to Point B
Point X to point C
7
Imaginary line that splits the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Post Meridian
Prime Meridian
Optimus Prime
Equator
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The study of the forces that cause the atmosphere to change and produce weather.
Astronomy
Geology
Meteorology
Cosmology
9
How many miles across the county of Pushmataha?
65
25
40
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A scientists that studies rocks, glacial movements, and Earth's history would be a?
Philosopher
Astronomer
Environmental Scientist
Geologist
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The scientific study of objects beyond the Earth's atmosphere.
Astrology
Geology
Astronomy
Environmental Science
12
Which city is farther away from the Prime Meridian?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia; 104o 55' E
Papeete, French Polynesia 149o 34' W
Brasilia, Brazil: 47o 55' W
Beijing, China; 116o 20' E
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Each degree of latitude or longitude can be broken down farther into?
weeks
minutes
days
hours
14
What type of map projection is this?
Conic
Topographic
Mercator
Gnomonic
15
The mountains in this picture are an example of the?
Biosphere
Geosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
16
The distance between each contour line is called the?
Index Contour
Contour Interval
Map distance
Hachure mark
17
The Topex/Poseidon satellite maps what?
Mountain ranges
Ocean floor features
Valleys
all landforms
18
What letter on the map shows the highest altitude?
A
D
B
C
19
The trees in this picture are an example of the?
Geosphere
Biosphere
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
20
What is the correct way to write Longitude for the International Date Line?
90o
180o W
180o E
180o
21
What are the black lines on this type of map called?
hachures
contour lines
index contours
topographic lines
22
What grade do you expect to earn on this test?
A
D
C
B
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What is the farthest north latitude city?
Moscow, Russia; 55.7558o N
Bergen, Norway 60.3913oN
Quebec, Canada; 46.8139oN
Helsinki, Finland; 60.1699o N
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What type of vehicle would use GPS?
Airplanes
Passenger Cars
All of the above
Semi trucks
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What is the Latitude of the North Pole?
180 E
90 N
0 N
90 S