Science and Geography Vocabulary Quiz

Fill in the blank: The study of weather and atmospheric conditions is known as ________.

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

• Oceanography

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which science deals with the Earth's physical structure and substance?

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

• Oceanography

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Fill in the blank: The study of oceans and marine life is called ________.

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

• Oceanography

What is the branch of science concerned with the environment and its protection?

• Environmental Science

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

• Oceanography

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Fill in the blank: The solid part of the Earth is known as the ________.

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Fill in the blank: The science of map-making is called ________.

• A) Cartography

• B) Astronomy

• C) Meteorology

• D) Oceanography

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• International Date Line

• Latitude

What is the angular distance east or west of the Prime Meridian called?

• Equator

• Latitude

• Longitude

• International Date Line

What is the line that separates two consecutive calendar days?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• International Date Line

• Latitude

What is a naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure?

• Mineral

• Crystal

• Ore

• Gem