Introduction to Earth Science-Vocabulary Quiz

Name

Period

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• 4
• 5

The ____________ is the point directly overhead an observer.

• Polaris
• Zenith
• Prime Meridian
• Contour Interval

The ____________ is the imaginary line that passes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England and is used as a reference for measuring longitude.

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• Oblate Spheroid
• Meteorology

____________ is the star that appears almost stationary in the northern hemisphere and is often used for navigation.

• Zenith
• Geology
• Polaris
• Altitude

A ____________ is a line on a map that represents a specific elevation or depth.

• Depression
• Contour Line
• Latitude
• Longitude

____________ and ____________ are imaginary lines that are used to locate positions on the Earth's surface.

• Prime Meridian and Mass
• Latitude and Longitude
• Density and Equator
• Mass and Density

A/An ____________ is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than direct observation

• Inference
• Model
• Observation
• Altitude

The ____________ is the planet's most significant circle of latitude, dividing it into northern and southern hemispheres.

• Prime Meridian
• Longitude
• Polaris
• Equator