SOL Review

Which of the following is not a true statement about time zones?

• Time zones were created to establish a uniform time system across the earth.

• Each nation has its own unique time zone.

• Time zones are separated by lines of longitude approximately every 15°.

• There are 24 time zones on earth reflecting the 24 hours in each day.

The brightness of a star as seen from earth

• Apparent magnitude

• Awesome magnitude

• Absolute magnitude

• Amazing magnitude

Apparent (magnitude) brightness is affected by a star's distance from Earth.

• False
• True

Density can be defined as,

• A measure of how tightly packed the molecules are in a substance
• The amount of space an object takes up
• The amount of matter in a substance
• The distance between one point to another

A student wants to collect information about a particular location he is hiking through, mapping exact locations for sightseeing and marking surface features to serve as landmarks for future hikers. What would be the best technology to help accomplish this task?

• GPS or Geospatial Positioning Software

• Hydroponic Sensor

• Topographic Maps

• Probeware

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Northwest

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

Which of these parts of a saber-toothed cat was most likely to become fossilized?

• Hair

• Skin

• Muscles

• Jaws

Why are there high and low tides on Earth?

• They are due to changes in the moon’s tilt on its axis.
• They are due to the gravitational pull between Earth and the moon. 
• They are due to the magnetic force between Earth and the moon. 
• They are due to changes in the moon’s speed every month.