Earth Science and Maps Test Modified

Which branch of Earth Science focuses on the study of conditions in the atmosphere?

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Seismology

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the shape of the land that includes the area's elevation, relief, and landforms called?

• Topography

• Cartography

• Geology

• Meteorology

What is a feature of topography, such as a hill or valley, formed by the processes that shape Earth's surface?

• A feature of topography formed by the processes that shape Earth's surface is called a landform.

• A feature of topography formed by the processes that shape Earth's surface is called a weather pattern.

• A feature of topography formed by the processes that shape Earth's surface is called a climate zone.

• A feature of topography formed by the processes that shape Earth's surface is called a tectonic plate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is a landform with high elevation and high relief that usually occurs as part of a mountain range?

• a mountain.

• a plateau.

• a valley.

• a plain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is a group of mountains that are closely related in shape, structure, and age called?

• A mountain range.

• A mountain cluster.

• A mountain chain.

• A mountain group.

What is a globe?

• A spherical representation of Earth

• A flat map of the world

• A type of telescope

• A digital map application

What does scale relate to on a map?

• The relationship between distance on the map and actual distance on the ground

• The type of terrain shown on the map

• The direction of north on the map

• The elevation changes on the map

Why are grid lines on maps and globes often used?

• To help locate places accurately

• To make the map look more complex

• To confuse the map reader

• To add artistic value to the map

What is the equator?

• The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

• The equator is a real line that marks the boundary between the Earth's atmosphere and outer space.

• The equator is a line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole

• The equator is a line that marks the boundary between land and sea on Earth.

What is the Prime Meridian?

• The line of longitude at 0 degrees, dividing the eastern and western hemispheres

• The line of latitude at 0 degrees, dividing the northern and southern hemispheres

• The line of longitude at 180 degrees, opposite the Prime Meridian

• The line of latitude at 90 degrees, marking the North Pole