Intro to Earth Science

​Introduction to Earth Science Part 3 - Lesson

Multiple Choice

Topographic maps show Earth’s elevation using ___________.

• contour intervals

• geologic maps

• contour lines

• GPS

Multiple Choice

The ______________ on a top of map gives the user the difference in elevation between each contour line.

• contour intervals

• geologic maps

• contour lines

• GPS

Multiple Choice

______________ are those that also contain information about the type and age of rock formations in the area.

• contour intervals

• geologic maps

• contour lines

• GPS

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All maps represent a certain area, so a

is included to compare actual distances

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have made accurate cartography much simpler than in the past.

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_____ ______ science aims to study the Earth as a system made up of numerous interacting parts, or subsystems.

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can be any size group of interacting parts that form a complex whole.

Earth as a System

•The Earth system is powered by 2 sources of energy:

•The Sun– which drives external processes in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and at the surface.

•The Earth’s interior heat—which drives plate tectonics.

Open Ended

What are the two sources of energy?

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(some renewable, some not), population, pollution, global warming, species extinction, etc. are some examples.

Open Ended

What information do various maps give to an Earth Scientist?

Open Ended

What does an Earth Scientist study?

Open Ended

How do Earth Scientists (and all scientists) seek knowledge?

Poll

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