Earth Science Semester Test

The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere is

• oceanography

• meteorology

• geology

• astronomy

Lines of latitude describe position

• north or south of the equator

• east or west of the equator

• north or south of the prime meridian

• east or west of the prime meridian

Which type of map shows the three dimensions of Earth's surface?

• Mercator projection

• topographic

• gnomonic

• conic

On a topographic map, contour lines that are closer together indicate

• forest

• a steeper slope

• a gradual slope

• roads

The _ strongly influences the other three "spheres" because without life their makeup and nature would be much different.

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

• biosphere

Which of Earth's spheres do mountains, lakes, trees, clouds, and ice. (Note: make sure you write each next to a matching sphere)

The scientific method can be applied in many different ways and the steps vary slightly. Name 4 main steps of the scientific method.

Using the proper format for writing coordinates, give the approximate location of Moore, Montana.

Which of the following is neutrally charged?

• an ion

• a compound

• an electron

• a proton

The mineral barite (BaSO4) is a(n)

• oxide

• silicate

• carbonate

• sulfate