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Earth Science Chapter 1 Review

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Geology is the study of

a)

earth's oceans

b)

earth's land

c)

earth's air

d)

outer space

2.

Oceanography is the study of

a)

earth's land

b)

earth's oceans

c)

earth's air

d)

outer space

3.

Meteorology is the study of

a)

earth's land

b)

earth's oceans

c)

earth's air

d)

outer space

4.

Astronomy is the study of

a)

earth's land

b)

earth's oceans

c)

earth's air

d)

outer space

5.

The land, water, and air of the earth are constantly changing and interacting with one another.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Have you heard a forecast for the weather? The weather forecast was made by a geologist.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Meteorologists are scientists who study the air and weather.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Dr. T.Theodore Fujita, Japanese-American meteorologist, research primarily focused on severe weather. His research at the University of Chicago on severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and typhoons revolutionized the knowledge of each.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Geologist use this tool to break off chunks of rock.

a)

hand lens

b)

submersible

c)

rock hammer

d)

computer

10.

Geologists use this to look more closely at the particles that make up rocks.

a)

hand lens

b)

submersible

c)

rock hammer

d)

rock hammer

11.

Oceanographers use this tool explore the ocean floor.

a)

hand lens

b)

submersible

c)

rock hammer

d)

computer

12.

Scientists use this tool to store information, make fast calculations and let scientists communicate with one another all over the world.

a)

hand lens

b)

submersible

c)

computer

d)

rock hammer

13.

A map's ____ shows the meaning of the map's symbols.

a)

model

b)

legend

14.

To find directions on a map, you would look for a ____ ____.

a)

compass rose

b)

legend

c)

model

15.

An example of a ____ would be 1:10,000.

a)

model

b)

legend

c)

scale

d)

compass rose

16.

A ____ ____ shows the shape and elevation of the earth's surface.

a)

legend

b)

model

c)

topographic map

d)

compass rose

17.

An object that shows how something looks or works is a ___.

a)

legend

b)

compass rose

c)

model

18.

A pit would be shown by ___connected to contour lines on a topographic map.

a)

model

b)

hachures

c)

legend

d)

compass rose