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11thgrade
Prentice Hall Ch01 Review Intro to Earth Science
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- 1. Multiple Choice
A contour line on a map connects points of equal ______ .
direction
length
elevation
land mass
- 2. Multiple Choice
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a _____ .
prediction
hypothesis
theory
law
- 3. Multiple Choice
A scientific ____ is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.
inquiry
hypothesis
theory
law
- 4. Multiple Choice
A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions is a _____ .
scientific inquiry
scientific hypothesis
scientific theory
scientific law
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the density of a material that has a volume of 25 mL and mass of 100 grams?
.25 ml/g
4 g/ml
.25 g/ml
4 ml/g
- 6. Multiple Choice
The part of the Earth system that includes Earth's solid, rocky, outer layer is the ______.
hydrosphere
atmosphere
biosphere
geosphere
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which branch of Earth science includes the study of the stars?
astronomy
oceanography
meteorology
geology
- 8. Multiple Choice
A knowledge of ______ science is essential in many different careers, such as those of geologists, meteorologists, astronomers, or oceanographers.
earth
life
physical
animal
- 9. Multiple Choice
To test a hypothesis, a scientist designs an ___________.
experiment
assignment
questionnaire
example
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of Earth's systems is represented by diagram D?
lithosphere
hydrosphere
biosphere
atmosphere
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which Earth system above includes the water cycle?
A
B
C
D
E
- 12. Multiple Choice
The geosphere is represented by which diagram above?
A
B
C
D
E
- 13. Multiple Choice
The SI base unit for mass
meter
liter
gram
second
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of Earth science includes the study of the stars?astronomyoceanographymeteorologygeology
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich science lab item is used to measure the volume of an unknown liquid?graduated cylindertriple-beam balanceclear test tubethermometer
- 16. Multiple Choice
What branch of earth science deals with the study of the solid earth’s history?
Geology
Oceanography
Meteorology
Astronomy
- 17. Multiple Choice
What are the four main spheres of Earth?
atmosphere, biosphere,
hydropshere, geosphere
core,mantle, crust, atmosphere
hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, mesosphere
none of them
- 18. Multiple ChoiceChoose the one that does not correspond to Biosphere.treesanimalsoxygenhumans
- 19. Multiple ChoiceFrom the outside to the inside, the correct order of the layers of Earth isinner core, outer core, mantle, crustcrust, mantle, outer core, inner core
- 20. Multiple Choice
Line on a globe running east to west at 0 degrees
Latitude line
Equator
Longitude line
Prime meridian
- 21. Multiple Choice
___________ show elevation in a map.
Contour lines
Isograms
Reference lines
Height lines
- 22. Multiple Choice
The hypothesis explains how the Earth and Solar System were created?
Solar System Hypothesis
The Cat Hair Hypothesis
The Dust Hypothesis
The Nebula Hypothesis
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which point on the map is at 60 degrees N and 60 degrees E?
A
B
C
D
- 24. Multiple ChoiceDetermine the contour interval:5 m10 m15 m20 m
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the contour interval of the topographic map below?400 m200 m100 m80 m
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