What is a way of learning about the natural world?
Science
100
In what form is energy transferred from the sun to Earth?
Energy from the sun is transferred to Earth as RADIATION.
100
What is a flat model of all or part of Earth's surface as seen from above?
A map. A map is drawn to scale and uses symbols to represent topography and other features on Earth's surface.
100
What is a map showing the surface features of an area?
A topographic map shows the surface features of an area.
100
What is the most important safety rule?
The most important safety rule is to always follow your teacher's instructions and the textbook directions exactly.
200
What are the three skills that scientists use to understand the natural world?
- Observing (using your senses to gather information)
- Inferring (explaining or interpreting the things you observe)
- Predicting (making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence)
200
In which earth system do we have Earth's oceans, lakes, rivers, and ice?
The HYDROSPHERE has the Earth's oceans, lakes, rivers, and ice. It is mostly salt water, but there is also fresh water.
200
The equator is the starting line for measuring (1)_______.
The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian is called (2)________.
1. LATITUDE - measuring North and South
2. LONGITUDE - measuring East and West
200
What connects points of equal elevation on a topographic map?
A CONTOUR LINE connects points of equal elevation.
200
What's the last thing you should do after working in a laboratory?
You should wash your hands thoroughly after working in the laboratory.
300
What refers to the many ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather?
Scientific inquiry
300
What makes up everything in the universe?
MATTER makes up everything in the universe.
300
What are the three types of landforms?
PLAINS (flat/gently rolling lands with low releif)
MOUNTAINS (high elevation and high relief)
PLATEAUS (high elevation and a more or less level surface)
300
What are three things that contour lines represent?
Contour lines represent elevation, relief, and slope.
300
Name three things you can to be safe in a lab.
- electric cords are untangled
- heat-resistant gloves
- wearing an apron
- safety goggles
- tie back hair
- work area clean
- closed-toe shoes
400
In an experiment, (1) which variable does the scientist change and (2) which variable changes because of variable #1?
The four main parts of Earth's system are
1) atmosphere
2) hydrosphere
3) lithosphere
4) biosphere
400
What relates distance on a map to a distance on Earth's surface?
A map's SCALE relates distance on a map to a distance on Earth's surface. It is often given as a ratio, and may be given as a bar scale or equivalent units scale.
400
What is the change in elevation from contour line to contour line?
The CONTOUR INTERVAL is the change in elevation from contour line to contour line.
400
What should you do when any accident occurs?
1. Notify your teacher immediately
2. Listen to your teacher's directions and carry them out immediately
500
What is the difference between a scientific theory and scientific law?
A scientific theory is a well-tested scientific concept that explains observations.
A scientific law describes an observed patter in nature, but does not provide an explanation for it.
500
Name three branches of Earth science.
Geology (the study of solid Earth)
Meteorology (the study of Earth's atmosphere)
Environmental Science (the study of Earth's environment and resources)
500
1. What line is halfway between the North and South poles?
2. What line makes a half circle from the North Pole to the South Pole?
1. Equator
2. Prime Meridian
500
What contour lines are usually darker and heavier than other contour lines?
INDEX CONTOURS are usually darker and heavier than other contour lines. They are usually every fifth contour line.