Earth and Space Science M1 Review

What branch of Earth Science studies objects beyond our atmosphere?

• Geology
• Meteorology
• Astronomy
• Oceanography

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which branch of Earth Science studies the forces and processes that cause the atmosphere to change and produce weather?

• geology
• oceanography
• meteorology
• astronomy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which branch of Earth Science studies the materials that make up Earth, the processes that form and change these materials, and the history of the planet?

• Astronomy
• Meteorology
• Biology
• Geology

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What do Earth Scientist call of the water on Earth, including the water in the atmosphere?

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which branch of Earth Science studies the ocean and its systems?

• Meteorology
• Geology
• Astronomy
• Oceanography

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The study of the interaction of organisms and their surroundings is called?

• ecology
• ecosystemics
• bioscience
• environmentology

Lines of latitude run parallel to the equator.

• True

• False

Lines of longitude are parallel lines.

• True

• False

The equator is located halfway between the North Pole and the prime meridian

• True

• False

What is the reference point for lines of longitude?

• Equator
• Tropic of Cancer
• Arctic Circle
• Prime Meridian