Geophysical Chapter 1 Quiz

Which of the following are the main areas of Earth science?

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics

• Astronomy, Meteorology, Geology, Oceanography

• Mathematics, Literature, History

• Engineering, Medicine, Architecture

What is the definition of astronomy?

• The study of living organisms

• The study of the universe

• The study of chemical reactions

• The study of Earth's physical structure.

Where is the prime meridian located?

• At 0 degrees longitude

• At 90 degrees latitude

• At the equator

• At the North Pole.

What is the definition of latitude? A) The distance north or south of the equator B) The distance east or west of the prime meridian C) The height above sea level D) The depth below sea level.

• The distance north or south of the equator

• The distance east or west of the prime meridian

• The height above sea level

• The depth below sea level

What is the definition of longitude?

• The distance north or south of the equator

• The distance east or west of the prime meridian

• The height above sea level

• The depth below sea level.

Examine the image of a rock collected and studied by scientists. Which question can scientists answer by examining the composition of the rock?

• When will the next volcanic eruption occur in the region where the rock was collected?

• When will the next earthquake occur in the region where the rock was collected?

• How has Earth’s surface changed over time in the region where the rock was collected?

• How has Earth’s climate changed over time in the region where the rock was collected?

Q.

Geologists are scientists that study _______.

• rocks

• lakes

• rivers

• animals

What is an example of geosphere?

• Creek

• clouds

• Human

• Sand

What are the three main parts of the geosphere?

• rocks, water, dirt

• crust, mantle, core

• nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen

• atmosphere, cryosphere, biosphere

Which sphere consists of ants, bees, turtles, and amoebas?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Cryosphere

• Biosphere