Intro to Earth Science Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The best evidence that the Earth has a spherical shape is provided by
photographs of the Earth taken from space satellites
the amount of daylight received at the North Pole on June 21
the changing orbital speed of the earth in its orbit around the Sun
the cyclic change of seasons
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagrams represent four systems of imaginary lines that could be used to locate positions on a planet. Which system is most similar to the latitude-longitude system used on the Earth?
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student observed a freshly dug hole in the ground and recorded statements about the sediments at the bottom of the hole. Which statement is an inference?
The hole is 2 meters deep.
Some of the particles are rounded.
The sediments were deposited by a stream.
Over 50% of the sediments are the size of sand grains or smaller.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the position of Polaris appear to change as an observer travels due north from the Equator?
The angle of Polaris above the northern horizon decreases.
The angle of Polaris above the northern horizon increases.
Polaris appears to move westward.
Polaris appears to move eastward.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Keeping Earth’s roundness ratio in mind, which of the following diagrams best represents the shape of the Earth?
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram to the right shows latitude measurements every 10 degrees and longitude measurements every 15 degrees. What is the latitude and longitude of point X?
40° S, 45° E
50° N, 45° W
60° S, 30° W
75° N, 30° E
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A pebble has a mass of 35 grams and a volume of 14 cubic centimeters. What is its density?
0.4 g/cm³
2.5 g/cm³
490 g/cm³
4.0 g/cm³
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