survey point with a known location and elevation

How many types of variables are there in an scientifc experiment?

3- independent, dependent and controlled

What are the 4 spheres focused on in Earth Science?

Atmosphere, Cryosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere

What is a hypothesis?

An educated prediction/answer to a scientific question

Quantitative variables are:

Variables with numerical observations

Nature made objects such as rocks, forest, and mountain

A raised land area with a level surface

What is the scientific method ?

Is a way to ask and answer scientific questions

Why is it important to have lab safety rules?

so we don't get hurt, Because science can be dangerous

What does a topographical map do?

It shows how high and low land is.

High areas of land with flat tops and steep sides

Earth's natural shape or features

Which is NOT a lab safety rule?

I won't use my equipment properly

what is a topographical map

A map that shows surface features of a landscape

a symbol that shows the main directions on a map.

Difference in height between two contour lines on a map

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1
What is a Benchmark?
a measurement perpendicular to the centre line of the road
a location on a section view road drawing
survey point with a known location and elevation
A mark on a park bench
2
Identify this type of map.
Thematic
Political
Physical
Topographic
3
what is the contour interval of this map?
25
20
10
100
4
How many types of variables are there in an scientifc experiment?
2 - dependent and independent
4- dependent, independent controlled and uncontrolled
5 long, tall, short, wide, skinny
3- independent, dependent and controlled
5
Which of these is NOT a sphere of Earth Science?
Cryosphere
Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Intersphere
6
quantitative research is most often reported as
all of the above
graphs and charts
long lists of numbers
descriptions of behavior
7
What are the 4 spheres focused on in Earth Science?
Atmosphere, Cryosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere
Atmosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Geographysphere
Humansphere, Dogsphere, Catsphere, CUPCAKES!!
What are spheres???
8
Do all maps have a Compass Rose?
No
Yes
9
What is a hypothesis?
Visual representation of data for better analysis
The decision made after collection/analysis of data
The facts/numbers collected in an expirament
An educated prediction/answer to a scientific question
10
Quantitative variables are:
Variables associated with types of transport
Variables with numerical observations
Variables associated with colours
Variables associated with whole numbers
11
What part of the scientific method is when a hypothesis is supported by data or not?
research
hypothesis
experiment
conclusion
12
What might a geologist study?
The gasses that surround the earth
Rocks and the earth's surface
All of the living things on earth
All the water on earth's surface
13
How many spheres of Earth Science did we list including the 1 we study next year?
7
3
5
1
14
This sphere overlaps with all other spheres
biosphere
hydrosphere
atmosphere
geosphere
15
What are landforms?
Place
A Mountain with a flat surface at the top
Manmade objects such as buildings, roads, and Factories
Nature made objects such as rocks, forest, and mountain
16
Landforms such as volcanoes, mountains, beaches, and canyons all belong to this sphere.
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
17
Earth is the only planet to have
hyrdosphere
atmosphere
geosphere
biosphere
18
Which one of these is QUANTITATIVE data?
sweet candy
4 oranges
red roses
loud sounds
19
a topographical map shows ___________________________.
your house
Rivers
McDonald's nearby
elevation
20
Which of these is NOT a skill of scientists?
Wandering
Logical
Observant
Questioning
21
Identify this type of map.
Mountain Map
Elevation Map
Profile Map
Physical Map
22
Match the mountain profile to the correct topographic map.
B to 5
D to 3
E to 1
A to 3
23
A seaflor profile is a map of the ocean floor that shows the ______.
ocean depth & shape
ocean waves & shape
route fish take
currents & temperatures
24
Which is NOT a lab safety rule?
Ignore a spill or mess.
Ask for help if you need it.
Follow all directions.
No running or horseplay.
25
A plateau is
A large body of water completely surrounded by land
A raised land area with a level surface
A small area of land completely surrounded by water
A steep hill
26
Which compass rose is correct?
#2
#1
#3
27
What is the scientific method ?
Comprehension is the understanding and interpretation.
A book is a set of written, printed, illustrated, .
Structure and behavior of the physical and natural world.
Is a way to ask and answer scientific questions
28
Why is it important to have lab safety rules?
so we don't get hurt
Because science can be dangerous
IDK
So we can break the rules
29
What does a topographical map do?
It shows land.
It shows water.
It shows how high and low land is.
It is made of chocolate.
30
What are plateaus?
forested areas
low areas of land
hilly areas of land
High areas of land with flat tops and steep sides
31
What are some natural landforms you see on the map?
mountains
ships
volcanoes
ocean
32
What are landforms?
Solid natural mineral
Things that lasted from a living thing that died long ago
Earth's outer layer
Earth's natural shape or features
33
Which is NOT a lab safety rule?
I will act responsibly at all times in the science lab
I will keep my area neat and clean during labs
I won't use my equipment properly
I will clean up after labs
34
Qualitative data is:
non-integer data
whole number observations
numerical observations
non-numerical observations
35
what is a topographical map
A map that shows surface features of a landscape
the map that is in that cartoon with the spanish person
A map that shows the type of minerals in the landscape
36
What is the last step of scientific method before you report findings?
Research
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Question/Problem
37
According to the scientific method, how do you formulate and objectively test hypotheses?
by stating conclusions
by defending an opinion
by experimenting
by interperting graphs
38
What are plains?
Hilly areas of land
Deep, watery places
Large, flat areas of land
Where sharks live
39
Which one of these is NOT a lab safety rule?
report all accidents
Wear goggles
Make sure to talk all the time
Pull back sleeves and hair
40
What does a map scale show?
type of map projection
directions
distance relationships
how to interpret symbols
41
What are some natural landforms you see on the map?
ship
fire pit
house
mountains
42
Look at the image what is the last step of the scientifc method ?
Conclusions
Hyposthesis
Report results
Ask a question
43
What is elevation?
height above sea level
distance from shore
height above the prime meridian
height above the equator
44
Before leaving the lab after an experiment...
put all trash in the drawers
clean and put away supplies
leave your chair in the aisle
put equipment in the supply closet
45
The first step in the scientifc method is
collect data
state a conclusion
form a hypothesis
ask a question
46
A compass rose is...
a rose with beautiful red flowers.
lines that are vertical and horizontal
a symbol that shows the main directions on a map.
47
'Mountains' are an example of ...
Environmental geography
None of these
Physical geography
Human geography
48
What is the elevation at sea level?
-10
100
-100
0
49
What is the contour interval?
10
20
15
5
50
Contour Interval
The 5min break you get between presenters on 'Con's Tours'
The distance between two contour lines on a map
The different in area between contour lines on a map
Difference in height between two contour lines on a map
51
a line on a map joining points of equal height above or below sea level.
Contour Interval
Contour Lines
Legend
Topographic Map

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