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ESS: Earth Science and Mapping Review Game
ESS: Earth Science and Mapping Review Game
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1
A(n) ____________ is a controlled test to determine the accuracy of a hypothesis.
Experiment
Observation
Hypothesis
Theory
2
A scientist that studies about fossils studies which branch of Earth Science?
Oceanography
Meteorology
Geology
Astronomy
3
The line of longitude shown below is called ________.
Prime Meridian
South Pole
Middle Line
Equator
4
A river always flow from _______ elevation to ________ elevation.
Equal
Higher; Lower
Rivers do not flow
Lower; Higher
5
Which type of scale can be found below?
Legend
Graphic
Fractional
Verbal
6
A scientist that studies about hurricanes and tornadoes studies which branch of Earth Science?
Geology
Oceanography
Meteorology
Astronomy
7
4.5 km to m is...
450 m
4.5 m
45.0 m
4500 m
8
Lines of latitude are marked with ___ or ___ and lines of longitude are marked with ___ or ___
N S ; N S
N S ; E W
E W ; N S
E W ; E W
9
On a topographic map, every _____ contour line must be bold.
5th
4th
3rd
7th
10
A ________ _______ connects points of the same elevation on a map.
Topographic Map
Geologic Map
Elevation Line
Contour Line
11
What is the name for the symbol below?
Scale
Compass Rose
Legend
GPS
12
Which of the following tools would we use to find our direction on Earth?
Legend
Map
Compass
Globe
13
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Biosphere?
Soil
Trees
Tigers
Humans
14
Which of the following is NOT a step of the Scientific Method?
Draw a Conclusion
Analyze Data
Ask a Question
Create a Theory
15
The abbreviation (symbol) for meters is ...
m
MM
mm
M
16
Which type of scale can be found in the example below?
Legend
Verbal
Graphic
Fractional
17
A(n) _____________ is an educated guess or prediction.
Observation
Hypothesis
Theory
Experiment
18
Which of the following is NOT one of the four branches of Earth Science?
Astronomy
Meteorology
Geography
Oceanography
19
The abbreviation (symbol) for kilometers is ...
km
Km
k
K
20
Our Earth is a nearly perfect _____________.
Sphere
Circle
Globe
Oval
21
Which of the following is NOT one of the Earth's spheres?
Atmosphere
Stratosphere
Biosphere
Geosphere
22
The abbreviation (symbol) for millimeters is ...
mm
M
m
MM
23
190.1 mL to L is...
0.190 L
19.0 L
1.90 L
190.1 L
24
What is the name for the symbol below?
Scale
Compass Rose
Compass
Legend
25
The ________ _______ is a process used to ask and answer scientific questions.
Scientific Method
Metric System
Imperial System
Scientific Process
26
Using the map below, which side of the mountain has the steepest slope?
North
East
West
South
27
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Atmosphere?
Oxygen
Stars
Ozone
Wind
28
The line of latitude shown below is called the __________.
Equator
Prime Meridian
Center Line
North Pole
29
The following contour lines represent a _______.
Mountain
Hill
Depression
River
30
Our planet Earth is a ____________ system because energy, but not matter, is transferred.
Branch
Open
Sphere
Closed