Savaas Chapter 1 Earth Science Review Study Guide

What is the name for the group of sciences that deals with Earth and its neighbors in space?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Earth Science

• Physics

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Which branch of Earth science is the study of the Earth's oceans, coastal processes, seafloor topography, and marine life?

• Geology

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

• Oceanography

What does the nebular hypothesis suggest about the formation of our solar system?

• It formed from a collision of two stars.

• It evolved from an enormous rotating cloud called the solar nebula.

• It was created by a supernova explosion.

• It formed from a black hole.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major spheres of Earth?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Geosphere

What is the innermost layer of Earth called?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Lithosphere

Which theory provided geologists with a model to explain how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur and how continents move?

• Theory of Relativity

• Theory of Evolution

• Theory of Plate Tectonics

• Big Bang Theory

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What is latitude?

• The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

• The distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees.

• The distance between two points on a map.

• The height above sea level.

What does a topographic map show?

• The type and age of exposed rocks.

• Elevation using contour lines.

• The distance between two points.

• The flow of energy in a system.

What is the purpose of a contour interval on a map?

• To show the type and age of rocks.

• To indicate the elevation of the land.

• To tell the difference in elevation between adjacent contour lines.

• To represent Earth's three-dimensional surface in two dimensions.

What does a geologic map show?

• The elevation of the land.

• The type and age of exposed rocks.

• The distance between two points.

• The flow of energy in a system.

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