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Orientation and Mapping

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of Earth's spheres is made up of 97% salt water

a)

atmosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

lithosphere

d)

aesthenosphere

2.

Which sphere of the Earth helps distribute water from one land location to another?

a)

lithosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

3.

Which of Earth's sphere does weather occur in?

a)

lithosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

4.

Which of Earth's spheres are involved in the formation of volcanoes?

a)

lithosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

5.

The COVID vaccine was developed to prevent disease caused by coronavirus. In clinical trials, some individuals were given the vaccine, while others were given a placebo (saline solution). They were studied for months to monitor if they got sick from COVID. What was the Independent Variable in this trial?

a)

vaccine

b)

illness

c)

time

6.

The COVID vaccine was developed to prevent disease caused by coronavirus. In clinical trials, some individuals were given the vaccine, while others were given a placebo (saline solution). They were studied for months to monitor if they got sick from COVID. What was the Dependent Variable in this trial?

a)

vaccine

b)

illness

c)

time

d)

placebo

7.

The COVID vaccine was developed to prevent disease caused by coronavirus. In clinical trials, some individuals were given the vaccine, while others were given a placebo (saline solution). They were studied for months to monitor if they got sick from COVID. Why were some given the placebo if we want everyone protected?

a)

They needed a big sample size and some didn't want the vaccine

b)

Some were too young to get the vaccine

c)

The group getting the placebo acted as the control

d)

The placebo was a constant

8.

Which of the following describe a way that the Hydrosphere is important to the Atmosphere

a)

The atmosphere protects the water from pollutants

b)

Volcanoes produce water vapor

c)

Ocean currents circulate heat that is released into the air around the world

d)

tectonic plates move materials around Earth's surface

9.

Which are lab safety rules? Check all that apply

a)

Tie back long hair

b)

Don't wear bagging clothing in the lab.

c)

Wear goggle only when you are mixing chemicals

d)

Food is not allowed, but drinks are OK

e)

know the location of the fire extinguisher, fire blanket, eye wash and safety shower

10.

Which group had the biggest change in average age from 2011 to 2012

a)

Caucasian

b)

Hispanic

c)

Asian

11.

What trend do you see in the graph?

a)

average age in all groups has increased

b)

average age increased for some groups and decreased for other groups

c)

average age in all races has decreased

12.

What period showed the greatest population growth rate?

a)

1950-1960

b)

1910-1920

c)

1970

13.

Which period had the most negative population growth?

a)

2000-2010

b)

1910-1920

c)

1950-1960

d)

1870-1880

14.

What is the dependent variable represented on the graph?

a)

Weight

b)

Length

c)

Age

d)

Time

15.

Which image contains the blue line correctly displaying the Prime Meridian?

a)
b)
16.

Which image show 60 degree N latitude highlighted with a green line?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

What is the latitude of Perth?

a)

115 E

b)

32 S

c)

48 S

d)

32 N

18.

What is the longitude of Sydney?

a)

45 S

b)

35 S

c)

151 E

d)

151 W

19.

What is wrong with this map?

a)

The contour intervals are not equal

b)

Point A must be higher than 5,000 ft

c)

nothing is wrong

20.

If the contour interval is 40 ft, What is the elevation at point B?

a)

4840 ft

b)

4920 ft

c)

4875 ft

21.

What is the contour interval on this map?

a)

100 ft

b)

10 ft

c)

20 ft

d)

50 ft

22.

Which country has the highest ecological footprint and why?

a)

U.S. because the residents use more resources than other countries

b)

China because they have more people than most countries

c)

India because they are a LEDC