Earth's Spheres and Their Components

What does the geosphere consist of?

• All living organisms

• Earth's water bodies

• Earth's rocks, minerals, and landforms

• The gases surrounding Earth

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Which of Earth’s spheres includes all the water on Earth’s surface?

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The biosphere is made up of which of the following?

• All living organisms

• Rocks and soil

• Air and water

• Gases

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Relief maps are used to show what?

• Different climates of the world

• The elevations and shapes of landforms

• Political boundaries between countries

• Ocean currents and wind patterns

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Which landform is characterized by steep sides and high elevation?

• Plateau

• Plain

• Valley

• Mountain

A map scale is used for what purpose?

• To show the height of mountains

• To locate places using latitude

• To represent distances on a map in relation to distances on Earth

• To measure temperature

What does a map legend explain?

• The meaning of the symbols used on the map

• The latitude and longitude of the map

• The climate of the region

• The scale of the map

The equator is located at what latitude?

• 90°N

• 45°S

• 180°

• 0°

Contour lines on a topographic map represent what?

• Types of vegetation

• The boundaries between countries

• An area's slope, elevation, and relief

• Wind speed

The distance between one contour line to the next is called what?

• Slope

• Contour interval

• Elevation

• Relief