Science Map Prep

All the symbols used on a map make up the

• cross section

• geologic map

• slope 

• map legend

• time zone 

A map profile of rocks below the ground is a

• cross section

• geologic map

• slope 

• map legend

• time zone 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which is the correct order during a solar eclipse? 

• Earth, Sun, Moon

• Sun, Moon, Earth

• Moon, Earth, Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which statement is true? 

• Venus and Earth are similar in size and make up.

• Mercury and Earth have similar sizes and atmospheres.

• Earth and Uranus appear to be blue because of methane gas.

All stars are gaseous spheres that 

• are similar to the Sun.

• emit energy from their cores. 

• belong to the Milky Way galaxy. 

Which sequence describes the structure of the universe from smallest to largest?  

• solar systems — galaxies → clusters → superclusters

• superclusters → clusters — galaxies → solar systems

• clusters — superclusters → solar systems — galaxies

Which is used to find locations on maps? 

• map legends

• contour interval lines

• latitude and longitude lines

Which map projection option best represents the shapes of areas near the equator? 

• a conical projection

• a topographic profile 

• a cylindrical projection

_________ is a measure of the steepness of the ground. 

• cross section

• geologic map

• slope 

• map legend

• time zone 

When is the Moon waning?

• between full moon and last quarter

• between first quarter and full moon

• between new moon and first quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1