Earth Science Questions

Identify Earth's five systems.

• Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere, Cryosphere

• Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere, Asthenosphere

• Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere, Stratosphere

• Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere, Troposphere

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a geologist?

• Studies the Earth's physical structure and substance

• Analyzes the chemical composition of stars

• Designs and constructs buildings

• Develops software applications

What is environmental science?

• The study of the natural world and how it is influenced by human activity

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of computer algorithms

• The study of economic systems

Explain the difference between a map and a globe.

• A map is a flat representation of the Earth, while a globe is a spherical representation.

• A map shows only the continents, while a globe shows the entire Earth.

• A map is used for navigation, while a globe is used for decoration.

• A map is always more accurate than a globe.

Where would you find the equator on a map? Where would you find the prime meridian?

• At 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude

• At 0 degrees latitude and 180 degrees longitude

• At 0 degrees latitude and 90 degrees longitude

• At 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude

What is a map projection?

• A method to represent the curved surface of the Earth on a flat map

• A type of map that shows elevation

• A tool used for navigation

• A satellite image of the Earth

How does GPS work?

• By using satellites to determine location

• By using cellular towers to triangulate position

• By using Wi-Fi signals to calculate distance

• By using radio waves to communicate with devices

What is surveying?

• A method of measuring land and its features

• A technique for cooking

• A type of music genre

• A form of painting

Contouring helps determine what?

• Elevation and slope of the land

• Color of the soil

• Type of vegetation

• Weather conditions

Stress is the force that acts on a rock to change its shape or volume.

• True

• False