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1
Which diagram shows the most accurate shape of earth?
C
B
A
D
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Whatis the compass directionfrom point B toward point F
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
Northeast
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B
A
C
C
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the star Zelda is observed at 37 ̊ above the horizon. What is the longitude and latitude of this location
37* north longitude
37* south latitude
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latitude of an observer on Earth's surface can be determined by measuring the altitude of Polaris because Earth has:
Fairly constant period of revolution
Variable length of the day
Nearly circular orbit around the Sun
Nearly spherical shape
6
The solid rock material that is directly underneath the sediments of the ocean floor is part of what Earth layer?
Atmosphere
Trophosphere
Lithosphere
Hydrosphere
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Which layer of the atmosphere has the greatest density?
Stratosphere
Trophosphere
Thermosphere
Mesosphere
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relationship between the latitude of an observer and the observed altitude of Polaris above the Northern Hemisphere?
B
A
D
C
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Where is observer A standing if the altitude of Polaris is 90*?
North pole
South pole
West pole
East pole
11
What is the distance in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian called?
Equator
Altitude
Longitude
Latitude
12
In which atmospheric layer is most of the water vapor found?
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
Trophosphere
Mesosphere
13
Earth's troposphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere contain relatively large amounts of which element?
Iron
Oxygen
Potassium
Hydrogen
14
What are the two most abundant elements by mass found in Earth's crust?
Aluminum and iron
Oxygen and silicon
Sodium and chlorine
Calcium and carbon
15
Prime Meridian is located at which location?
Antartica
New york
Greenwich, Eng.
London
16
Which location is in the shaded area of surface basaltic bedrock?
d. 40* N 120* W
(c)45* N 119* W
48* N 116* W
b. 46* N
17
An air temperature of 95 *C most often exists in which layer of the atmosphere?
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Trophosphere
Thermosphere
18
What layer has a atmospheric pressure less than 0.1 atmosphere, and has an air temperature that increases with altitude?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
19
Which statement is NOT best supported by the information in the table?
All observers were in the Northern Hemisphere.
Observers A and B measured the altitude during daytime hours.
Observer A was at or close to the North Geographic Pole.
Observers B and C measured the altitude at the same latitude.
20
If planet Glick has a hydrosphere, what two chemical elements is it primarily composed of?
Only hydrogen
Hydrogen AND oxygen
Only oxygen
Sodium
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What is true about these maps?
Most of earth's surface is covered in water
The geographic South Pole is the north magnetic pole.
Most of the Earth's water is in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Earth's hydrosphere is best described as the
Magma layer located below Earth's stiffer mantle
Gaseous layer extending several hundred kilometers from Earth into space
Liquid outer layer of Earth
23
The diagram shows an observer on Earth viewing the star Polaris.
50N
52S
52N
50S
24
Ozone in Earth's atmosphere at an altitude of 20 to 35 kilometers whick layer contains the the greatest
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
Trophosphere
25
Which statement most accurately describes Earth’s atmosphere?
The atmosphere is layered and has distinct characteristics
The atmosphere’s altitude is less than the depth of the ocean.
The atmosphere is a mass of gasses surrounding most of Earth.
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Which graph correctly represents the three most abundant elements, by mass, in Earth's crust?
A
B
C
D
27
the altitude of Polaris measured by an observer at the Tropic of Cancer is at what location?
23.5S
23.5N
15N
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What are the approximate latitude and longitude of location D?
b 60* N, 60*W
a. 60* S, O*
