Summative 1 Q4

What major branch of earth science studies the Earth's atmosphere and weather?

• Astronomy

• Geology

• Meteorology

• Oceanography

What do we call the scientists who study stars, asteroids, and solar systems stars, asteroids, and solar systems?

• Astrologers

• Astronomers

• Cosmologists

• Meteorologists

Globe and map are used for locating places in the Earth. Which of the following statements shows the advantage of map over globe?

• It gives a distorted view of the Earth's features.

• It is a three-dimensional presentation of the entire world.

• It is portable and is more detailed.

• It shows accurate areas, distances, and relative shape and size.

What tool is a representation of earth on a flat surface of the whole or a part of an area?

• Compass

• Globe

• Locator app

• Map

The Northern and Southern hemisphere is equally split in half by equator. Where can we find the equator?

• 0° latitude

• 0° longitude

• 90° N

• 180° S

What tool is used for locating places through browser or as an app for mobile devices from Google?

• Compass

• Globe

• Locator app

• Map

What special latitude is found at 23.5 °S?

(a)  

What special latitude is found at 66.5 °N?

(a)  

What are the parallel lines that run in an east to west direction?

(a)  

What is the landmass found in the upper left of the Philippine archipelago?

(a)