Earth Science- Chapter 1 Question Preview (ID: 22625)


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Variable that you can change or control in an experiment.
a) Independent variable
b) Dependent variable
c)
d)

Ryan predicts is will snow tomorrow because there are dark, fluffy clouds in the sky. This is a(n)
a) Hypothesis
b) Observation
c) Experiment
d) Conclusion

Contains all living things on Earth.
a) Biosphere
b) Hydrosphere
c) Atmosphere
d) Geosphere

Line that cuts the Earth into a north and south half.
a) Equator
b) Prime Meridian
c)
d)

Contour lines that are very far apart indictate a
a) very gentle, almost flat slope
b) very steep slope
c)
d)

Topographic maps represent
a) elevation.
b) distance.
c) area.
d) direction.

On the global grid, the prime meridian is at
a) 0 degrees longitude
b) 0 degrees latitude
c) 90 degrees longitude
d) 90 degrees latitude

The study of the atmosphere.
a) Meteorology
b) Astronomy
c) Geology
d) Oceanography

True or False: Globes can be used to accurately find directions to a specific location on Earth.
a) False
b) True
c)
d)

Contains the crust, mantle, and core of the Earth.
a) Geosphere
b) Hydrosphere
c) Biosphere
d) Atmosphere

True or False: Longitude is always measured in degrees east or west of the equator.
a) False
b) True
c)
d)

After a new pesticide was testing and found to help kill bugs, it can now be used to help kill bugs on crops. This is an example of a(n)
a) Application
b) Observation
c) Experiment
d) Conclusion

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