The World of Earth Science
What is the study of Earth and the processes that affect it?
Earth Science
What is the basic unit of matter?
Atom
A two-dimensional drawing or representation of a particular area.
map
Which map shows countries, boundaries, capitals, and cities?
Political map.
What type of change occurs when the shape, size, or state of matter changes without forming a new substance?
Physical change
Which branch studies planets, stars, comets, and galaxies?
Astronomy
What do you call two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds?
Molecule
What is the latitude of the Equator?
0° latitude.
Which map shows mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, and other landforms?
Physical map.
Melting ice is an example of what type of change?
Physical change
According to Genesis 1:1, who is the Creator of the heavens and the Earth?
God
What type of change produces one or more new substances?
Chemical change
Which type of location remains specific even when nearby surroundings change?
Absolute location.
Which type of map shows rainfall, temperature, or climate zones?
Climate map.
What type of change produces one or more new substances?
Chemical change
What does a scientific law describe?
A consistent relationship or pattern in nature.
What type of force can act between objects even when they are not physically touching?
Non-contact or field force
A researcher wants to know where people are concentrated and how densely populated different areas are. Which map should be used?
Population map
What type of map uses contour lines to show elevation and landforms?
Topographic map.
What type of force can act between objects even when they are not physically touching?
Non-contact or field force
Arrange these steps in the correct scientific process: Evidence, Question, New Questions, Investigation, Explanation.
Question → Investigation → Evidence → Explanation → New Questions
A person eats food and later uses the energy to move their body. What type of energy stored in the food is being used?
Chemical energy
Why are topographic maps useful for activities such as hiking, engineering, and planning?
They show elevation and the shape of the land using contour lines.
Why is an archipelago particularly well described using an insular location?
Because its location can be described based on the bodies of water surrounding its islands.
Two hydrogen atoms bond with one oxygen atom to form H₂O. What has been formed, and what type of interaction holds the atoms together?
A molecule of water has been formed, held together by chemical bonds.