Semester practice 6 A

Which map features are used to find locations?

• map legends

• contour interval lines

• latitude and longitude lines

Which mapping option best represents the shapes of areas near the equator?

• a conical projection

• a topographic profile

• a cylindrical projection

Which mapping option shows differences in elevation of the land?

• a geologic map

• a topographic map

• a conical projection

How are remote sensing data commonly used?

• to predict surface geology

• to monitor changes in the land

• to change contour intervals on a map

Which occurrence is NOT an effect that the Moon has on Earth?

• tides

• eclipses

• seasons

Which set shows the correct order during a solar eclipse?

• Earth, Sun, Moon

• Sun, Moon, Earth

• Moon, Earth, Sun

When is the moon waning?

• between full moon and last quarter

• between first quarter and full moon

• between new moon and first quarter

____ has more mass than the rest of the planets combined.

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Saturn

Which statement is true?

• Venus and Earth are similar in size and makeup

• Mercury and Earth have similar sizes and atmospheres

• Earth and Uranus appear to be blue because of methane gas.

Why is land considered to be a resource?

• using it has no consequences

• it is plentiful in all parts of the world

• it contains many materials needed by people