Lesson 11 Technology and Earth's Surface Quiz

What is the main purpose of using technology to study Earth's surface?

• To monitor and predict changes to our planet

• To make trees grow faster

• To build new cities

• To create new types of plants

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a tool for studying Earth's surface?

• Satellites

• Forecasting models

• Seismographs

• Telescopes

What is the main purpose of a seismograph?

• To record the shaking of the ground during an earthquake.

• To predict the weather.

• To take pictures of Earth's surface.

• To help people solve math problems.

How does imagery help us?

• It helps us visualize Earth's surface using space or aerial images.

• It records the shaking of the ground.

• It predicts the weather.

• It helps us solve math problems.

If you wanted to predict when a flood might happen, which vocabulary word would be most useful?

• Forecasting

• Seismograph

• Imagery

• Technology

Why might scientists use imagery from space or aerial views?

• To see and understand what Earth's surface looks like.

• To record earthquakes.

• To predict the weather.

• To build new machines.

What do scientists use to watch, measure, and predict changes on Earth's surface?

• Special tools

• Only their eyes

• Animals

• Books

Why is technology important for scientists studying Earth's changes?

• It helps us learn more about how our planet works and protect people from harm

• It makes the Earth spin faster

• It changes the weather

• It helps plants grow

What can satellite imagery help scientists observe from space?

• Floods, landslides, and volcano eruptions

• Earthquake shaking

• Building designs

• Computer data

Which technology involves designing strong buildings or barriers to protect from natural disasters?

• Engineering

• Seismographs

• Satellite Imagery

• Flood Forecasting