Map Science

A student claims the change in average global air temperatures is a result of burning fossil fuels. Explain whether the student's claim is plausible based on the data.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Describe two possible changes to the environment most likely caused by the pattern shown in the average global air temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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

Which map type shows differences in elevation of the land?

• a geologic map

• a topographic map

• a conical projection 

_________ relates distances on a map to actual distances on Earth's surface.

• cross section

• geologic map

• slope 

• map scale 

• time zone 

A _________ 

is a representation that shows faults, rock types, and rock ages.

• cross section

• geologic map

• slope 

• map scale 

• time zone 

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 

Which feature on a map is used to determine the elevation of a specific point?

• Contour lines

• Latitude lines

• Longitude lines

• Map legend