Sem1 Exam_EARTH_Studying Earth

How do modern Earth scientists approach the study of Earth in order to explain natural events?

• They each study a specific aspect or area of Earth.

• They study Earth as a collection of separate parts.

• They study Earth as a system of interacting parts and processes.

• They study the physical characteristics of a given area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are lines that measure east and west of the Prime Meridian?

• latitude lines

• longitude lines

• parallels

• none of the above

Latitude is measured north or south of what imaginary line?

• International Date Line

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

What are lines that measure north and south of the equator?

• angles of altitude

• latitude lines

• longitude lines

• meridians

What is the maximum number of degrees of latitude possible?

• 0°

• 90°

• 180°

• 360°

If you see Polaris at an angle of 46° above the horizon, what is your latitude?

• 44°N

• 44°S

• 46°N

• 46°S

What is a line that connects equal points of data?

• isobar

• isohyet

• isoline

• contour line

What is the line that connects equal points of elevation?

• contour line

• isoele

• topographic line

• none of the above

What is the definition of the term gradient?

• the distance covered by an area

• the rate of change from one place to another

• the sum of all sides of an area

• none of the above

The longitude of point C is -

• 15°N
• 15°S
• 30°E
• 30°W