Geography and Earth Science Quiz

What tool did scientists use to map the earth from space?

• A telescope

• A radar camera

• A satellite phone

• A compass

Why do scientists study movements under the surface of the earth?

• To predict volcanic activity

• To find hidden treasures

• To measure the earth's temperature

• To locate water sources

What do geographers study to understand the physical and human characteristics of a place?

• Weather patterns

• Landforms

• Animal species

• Historical events

What do geographers consider when studying the water features of a place?

• The color of the water

• The presence of fish

• Whether it is near the ocean or a river

• The depth of the water

How do geographers determine if a place can produce crops?

• By checking the temperature

• By examining the soil

• By measuring the altitude

• By counting the number of farms

What do geographers study to determine the human characteristics of a place?

• The types of animals living there

• The social characteristics of the people

• The weather patterns

• The types of plants growing there

What is one way geographers collect data for mapping Earth?

• By digging into the ground

• By taking photographs from high above the earth

• By interviewing local people

• By measuring the temperature

What do radar cameras reveal about Antarctica?

• The types of animals living there

• The temperature changes

• Rivers of ice hidden by snow

• The types of plants growing there

What is the primary function of the Global Positioning System (GPS)?

• To predict weather patterns

• To locate exact positions on Earth

• To measure ocean depths

• To track wildlife movements

How do GPS satellites help mapmakers?

• By providing weather forecasts

• By sending images of the Earth

• By giving exact latitude and longitude

• By tracking animal migrations