Earth and Space Science M1 Review

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Lines of longitude connect the North Pole to the...

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South Pole

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Which branch of Earth Science studies the forces and processes that cause the atmosphere to change and produce weather?

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Meteorology

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What type of projection has lines of latitude and longitude laid out in a grid?

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Mercator projection

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What type of projection is made by projecting points and lines from a globe onto a piece of paper that touches the globe at a single point?

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Gnomonic projection

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The equator is located halfway between the North Pole and the prime meridian. True or False?

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False

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What is the definition of latitude?

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Latitude is the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

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What is the definition of longitude?

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Longitude is the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees.

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What is the purpose of a topographic map?

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A topographic map shows elevation and landforms using contour lines.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What is the significance of the Prime Meridian?

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The Prime Meridian is the zero-degree line of longitude from which all other longitudes are measured.