ESS Unit 1 Review

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What is astronomy?

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The study of the universe, including how Earth interacts with our neighbors in space.

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What do contour lines that form a circle on a topographic map indicate?

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A hill.

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What is the location of the prime meridian on a global grid?

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0° longitude.

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What is oceanography?

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Includes the study of the composition and movements of seawater, coastal processes, and marine life.

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What should happen when experimental data does not fit with a hypothesis?

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The hypothesis may be modified or discarded altogether.

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What are the two broad categories of astronomy?

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Physical and historical.

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What does a flat terrain look like on a topographic map?

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Contour lines that are spaced far apart and do not form circles.

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What is the significance of 0° latitude?

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It is the equator, which divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is the difference between physical and historical oceanography?

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Physical oceanography studies the physical properties and processes of the ocean, while historical oceanography examines the ocean's past.

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What is a hypothesis in scientific research?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through experimentation.