Mapping Our World
Practice Test
1.
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
a.
the arrangement of electromagnetic radiation
b.
visible light
c.
energy emitted from Earth
d.
frequencies measured by satellites
2.
A(n) __________ is an explanation that is based on the results of repeated experiments.
a.
hypothesis
b.
law
c.
control
d.
theory
3.
How many satellites are in the GPS?
a.
50
b.
4
c.
24
d.
6
4.
1:24 000 is an example of a __________.
a.
fractional scale
b.
verbal scale
c.
graphic scale
d.
map projection
5.
What is the general composition of Earth's continental crust?
a.
gabbro
b.
basalt
c.
granite
d.
schist
6.
What explains the behavior of natural phenomena?
a.
theories
b.
scientific laws
c.
dependent variables
d.
experiments
7.
What does GPS stand for?
a.
Geographic Positioning System
b.
Geodial Position Satellite
c.
Global Potential Satellite
d.
Global Positioning System
8.
Which temperature scale is the standard in SI?
a.
the Celsius scale
b.
the absolute zero scale
c.
the Fahrenheit scale
d.
the Kelvin scale
9.
A scientist using a device shown in Figure 1 studies which earth system?
a.
hydrophere
b.
lithosphere
c.
biosphere
d.
atmosphere
10.
What is a hypothesis?
a.
A hypothesis is the same as identifying the problem in the scientific method.
b.
A hypothesis is the first step of the scientific method.
c.
A hypothesis is a suggested explanation of an observation.
d.
A hypothesis is the answer to a scientific question.
11.
How are places on Earth located in an east or west direction?
a.
lines of latitude
b.
the equator
c.
the tropic of Capricorn
d.
lines of longitude
12.
A __________ projection is made by projecting points and lines from a globe onto a piece of paper that touches the globe at one point.
a.
conic
b.
Mercator
c.
gnomonic
d.
shadow
13.
In an experiment, the results show a conclusion contrary to the hypothesis. What does this mean?
a.
The experiment was bad.
b.
The analysis was incorrect.
c.
The hypothesis must be reevluated.
d.
The control was not done properly.
14.
What is the dependent variable in the graph in Figure 3?
Time (s)
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Mass of product (g)
1.5
3.2
4.3
6.0
7.7
9.2
10.4
12.1
a.
mass
b.
time
c.
product versus time
d.
weight
15.
The equator circles Earth __________.
a.
between the north and south poles
b.
around Earth at 66°N
c.
halfway between the north and south poles
d.
at the same location as the International Date Line
16.
Graphs and charts of data can be used for __________.
a.
formation of a hypothesis
b.
deciding on a control
c.
data analysis
d.
testing the independent variable
17.
What type of projection is best for mapping small areas or weather maps?
a.
conic projection
b.
Mercator projection
c.
gnomonic projection
d.
a topographic map
18.
How many time zones are on Earth?
a.
60
b.
24
c.
100
d.
10
19.
The __________ includes organisms living on Earth and their environments.
a.
hydrosphere
b.
lithosphere
c.
biosphere
d.
atmosphere
20.
How does a Landsat satellite differentiate between objects on Earth's surface?
a.
Landsat measures the longest frequencies of electromagnetic radiation from Earth.
b.
Landsat uses a single detector to measure the intensities of energy.
c.
Features on Earth radiate warmth at different frequencies, which show up as different colors on Landsat images.
d.
Landsat satellites take pictures using visible light.
21.
What type of projection is best for mapping small areas or weather maps?
a.
conic projection
b.
gnomonic projection
c.
Mercator projection
d.
a topographic map
22.
How many time zones are in the United States?
a.
4
b.
6
c.
3
d.
1
23.
What is the partially molten layer of Earth called?
a.
the lithosphere
b.
the hydrosphere
c.
the asthenosphere
d.
the biosphere
24.
What is an example of an SI unit of area?
a.
cm
b.
m
2
c.
g/mL
d.
cm
3
