This sphere covers 71% of the Earth's surface
Hydrosphere
What is the name of the shape we refer to the Earth as?
Oblate Sphere
If someone observed Polaris at an altitude of 30 degrees, what line of latitude would they be standing on?
30 degrees North
What directions do lines of latitude measure?
North and South (above or below equator , 0)
What is the largest known animal on Earth?
Blue Whale
What Sphere of Earth will we discuss the LEAST here in Earth Science
Biosphere
What is the equatorial diameter of Jupiter?
142,984 km
Would the North Star be a good navigation tool for someone in Australia? Explain why.
No! You can't see Polaris in the Southern Hemisphere!
What directions do lines of longitude measure?
West and East (side to side of Prime Meridian, 0)
What metal is the Statue of Liberty made out of?
Copper
What sphere does this represent?
Geosphere
Using page 15 of your ESRT, if the polar diameter of Venus is 12,104 km what is the roundness ratio for the planet?
1.0
Here in Endwell, at what angle would I see the North Star above the horizon? (hint...ESRT page 3)
About 42 degrees
What continent would you be on at the coordinates 20N, 20E?
Africa
How many stomachs do cows have?
4
All weather occurs in THIS sphere of Earth
Atmosphere
What are TWO pieces of evidence that the Earth is round?
(answers will vary)
Where on Earth would I be standing if I observed Polaris at the horizon, like a sunset?
Equator (0 degrees Latitude)
What continent would you be standing on at 80S, 120W?
Antarctica
What is Mr. Racaniello's favorite soda?
Dr. Pepper
What Sphere of Earth does this represent?
Cryosphere
Using page 15 of the ESRT, if the polar diameter of Saturn is 108,728 km what is the roundness ratio (round to thousandths place)
0.902
Name a city in New York where someone would observe Polaris at an altitude of 44 degrees. (hint...ESRT page 3)
Watertown
If it is 8PM at the light blue dot, what time is it at the red dot?
1PM
Name 2 of the 4 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael