Measuring Earth Test Review

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What is the approximate percent of oxygen by volume present in Earth's lower atmosphere?

Back

21%

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What is the rate of Earth’s rotation?

Back

15 degrees per hour

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Which path is the easier walk if Path B --> C is about the same distance as path E --> N?

Back

B --> C is the easier walk.

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What is the approximate latitude of Utica, New York?

Back

43°N

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What New York State Landscape boundary does 40⁰45' N and 73⁰30' W land on?

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Atlantic Coastal Plain

Front

Define 'latitude'.

Back

Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator, expressed in degrees.

Front

Define 'longitude'.

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

Front

What is the significance of the Prime Meridian?

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The Prime Meridian is the starting point for measuring longitude, defined as 0 degrees.

Front

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 average weather patterns.

Front

What is the role of the atmosphere in Earth's system?

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The atmosphere provides oxygen, protects from solar radiation, and regulates temperature.