Earth Sci At A Glance 1: Investigating Earth

Which of the following maps or charts would show detail of abyssal plains, seamounts, and ocean trenches? (a)  

• Topographic Map
• Weather Map
• Astronomical Chart
• Bathyometric Map

What is the latitude of location A? (a)  

• 0^o
• 60^o
• 90^o
• 180^o

What is the average gradient, in feet per mile, along the straight line from point A to point B

• 1000 ft/ mile

• 1500 ft/mile

• 2000 ft/mile

• 2500 ft/mile

Which profile BEST shows the topography between points X and Y on this map?

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Which of these could be the elevation of the tallest hill?

• 230 feet

• 390 feet

• 330 feet

• 420 feet

Mill River flows northeastward to the ocean. We know that because water always flows from high to low elevations. How else could we tell the direction of the flow?

• Contour lines bend uphill when they cross a river

• All rivers flow northeastward

• The river is located between two hills

• All rivers flow away from the ocean

Your GPS unit gave your location as 14.5 ^o N , 49.5 ^o E. If you wanted to go to 10 ^o N, 45 ^o E, in which direction would you have to travel?

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Northwest

Which point is located in a valley?

• Point W

• Point X

• Point Y

• Point Z

Study the map. Which of these could be the elevation of point X?

• 315 feet

• 330 feet

• 350 feet

• 355 feet

Which would be the BEST tool to measure the density of a small piece of copper ore?

• A barometer and a balance

• A density probe and a 250 mL beaker

• A metric ruler and a metal detector

• A graduated cylinder and a balance