Inspire Earth Science Chapter 1 Test Review

Which famous line is found running through Greenwich, England?

What is the contour interval of this topographical map?

Astronomy is the study of

the science of mapmaking

The study of interactions among organisms and their surroundings is...

the lines on a map running parallel to the equator

The line designated as Zero degrees latitude

The process of gathering data about Earth using instruments mounted on satellites, airplanes or ships

A climatologist would be classified under which branch of earth science?

What would an earth scientist NOT do?

What type of map shows changes in elevation?

Where on earth could you cross every line of longitude in a day?

What best describes the Mercator Projection?

The study of forces and processes that cause the atmosphere to change and produce weather is

What is the name of 0° longitude?

How many time zones are there?

The ratio between distances on a map and actual distances on the surface of the Earth

The use of sound waves to detect and measure objects underwater

The blanket of gases that surrounds our planet is...

The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian

The region of permanently frozen water on Earth

All of the organisms on Earth and the environments in which they live

A map that shows the distribution, arrangement and type of rocks located below the surface of the Earth