intro to earth science & mapping practice test. name the four branches of earth science
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Intro to Earth Science & Mapping
PRACTICE TEST
Name the four branches of Earth Science.
Astronomy, Meteorology,Geology, Oceanography
The item that is changed between groups in an experiment is known
as the ……………………
Independent Variable
What is being measured as a result in the experiment is known as the
………………………………………
Dependent Variable
What is the base metric unit for length?
meter
Which is larger: kiloliter or milliliter?
Kiloliter1 kiloliter = 1000 liters1 liter = 1000 milliliters
1 kiloliter = 1,000,000 milliliters
What type of lines are used to measure distance north or south of
the equator?
Latitude lines
Longitude lines measure distance east or west of the
__________________________
Prime Meridian
What is the latitude of the North Pole?
90o N
What is the purpose of a LEGEND on a map?
To help you interpret all the symbols used on that map.
In order to travel from the equator to the South Pole, you would
need to travel from ______ o _______ to ______ o _______
0o to 90o S
How are contour lines drawn to show a steep slope?
Close together
A contour line connects all points of __________________________
Equal elevation
Elevation is given as feet above ____________________
Sea level
Sea level is defined as the ____________________
Average between the high tide line and the low tide line.
How are depressions shown on a topographic map?
With hachures
What is the difference in elevation between two contour lines called?
Contour interval
Identify the Independent Variable:
Bounty paper towels can absorb more water than any other brand.
Type of paper towels
When you buy a water bottle out of the machine at Green Hope, you get a bottle that holds 560 _____ of water
Milliliters (mL)
How many grams are in one kilogram?
1 kilogram = 1000 grams
If our highway speed limit signs were to switch to metric, the speed limit
sign in front of GHHS would be given in ____________ per hour.
Kilometers (km)
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