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Introduction to Earth Science
Introduction to Earth Science
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review questions for chapter 1
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1
On a topographic map, the elevation of an area with contour lines that are very far apart is
nearly flat
mountainous
very steep
constantly changing
2
According to the nebular theory, our solar system formed from a huge rotating cloud made of?
Oxygen & Helium
Carbon & Hydrogen
Nitrogen & oxygen
Helium & Hydrogen
3
On the global grid the prime meridian is at _______________.
0o longitude
0o latitude
90o longitude
90o Latitude
4
A map with a scale of 1:24,000 means that?
the contour interval changes every 24,000m
1 unit on the ground is equal to 24,000 units on the map
the contour interval is 24,000m
1 unit on th e map is equal to 24,000 units on the ground
5
Which type of map best shows a difference in elevation?
Mercator
Robinson
Topographic
Gnomic
6
On the global grid the equator is at ________________.
0o longitude
90o longitude
0o latitude
90o Latitude
7
Which of the following is not one of the main areas of Earth Science?
Geology
astrology
Oceanography
astronomy
8
The asthenosphere and lithosphere are parts of Earth's?
geosphere
Atmosphere
biosphere
hydroshere
9
Which of Earth's spheres includes the oceans, groundwater, lakes & glaciers?
biosphere
hydrosphere
atmosphere
geosphere
10
We can say earth is a system because all of its parts _____________.
were formed at the same time
are powered by the same energy source
represent seperate closed systems
interact
