Ch 1.1 Mapping Earth's Surface

The relationship between distance in real life and distance on a map is indicated by a...

• Scale

• Compass Rose

• Legend

• Key

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

The study of the surface characteristics of Earth is called...

• Topography

• Landforms

• Cartography

• Contours

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which term is the scientific name for the layer of gas that surrounds the Earth?

• lithosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• biosphere

Why is Earth often referred to as the blue planet?

• The hydrosphere looks blue and covers three-fourths of the Earth’s surface.

• Blue is the dominant color you see when observing inner & outer regions of space.

• When viewed from space the atmosphere looks blue.

• When viewed from space, the biosphere looks blue.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In which sphere would lightning be found?

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• magnetosphere

• atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In which sphere does a dolphin swim?

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

• magnetosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which term names the rocky upper layer of the solid earth?

• biosphere

• magnetosphere

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which materials are included in the hydrosphere that are not in liquid form?

• rainforests and lakes

• ice caps

• rocks and minerals

• lakes and rivers

I am a/an 

• Plain
• Island
• Valley
• River

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What land form is this?

• valley
• canyon
• plain
• mountain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2