Earth Science and Maps Test

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What are Earth's major systems?

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The major systems of Earth are the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

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How do Earth's major systems interact?

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Earth's systems interact through various cycles and processes, such as the water cycle and carbon cycle.

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What line of latitude is located at 0 degrees?

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Equator.

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What is the ability to do work or cause change called in Earth Science?

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Energy.

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What does it indicate if contour lines on a map are close together?

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The slope is steep.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all of Earth's water in liquid, solid, and vapor forms.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists.

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What is a topographic map?

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A topographic map represents the Earth's surface in three dimensions, showing elevation and landforms.