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Which of the following is not one of the main areas of Earth Science? Astrology
The area of Earth Science that examines the physical and biological changes that have occurred in Earth's past is called what? Historical Geology
According to the nebular hypothesis, our solar system has formed a huge rotating cloud made mostly of what ? Helium and Hydrogen
Which of Earth's spheres includes oceans, groundwater, lakes, and glaciers? Hydrosphere
The asthenosphere and lithosphere are parts of earth's what? Geosphere
What are the 3 main parts of the geosphere? Crust, mantle, and core
What equipment is used to observe space objects such as quasars ? VLBI equipment
We can say that Earth is a system because all of its parts what? Interact
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource? Plants
Which of the following is an environmental hazard created by humans? Air pollution
A scientific hypothesis can become a theory is what happens? The hypothesis is tested extensively and competing hypotheses are eliminated
The theory of plate tectonics helps scientists explain what? How earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur
Which type of map best shows differences in elevation? Topographic
On a topographic map, the elevation of an area with contour lines that are very far apart is what ? Nearly flat
On the global grid, the prime meridian is at what ? 0* degrees longitude
On a topographic map, contour lines that form a circle indicate what ? A hill
Which of Earth's spheres includes all life on Earth? Biosphere
A group of sciences called ______ science deals with Earth and its neighbors in space Earth Science
The ______ hypothesis suggests that our solar system evolved from a huge rotating cloud ? Nebular
Earth can be divided into four major spheres: the hydrosphere, the atmosphere, the ______. and the biosphere Geosphere
Earth's mantle lies below the ______ crust
According to the theory of plate tectonics, _______forces such as volcanism and mountain building receive energy from Earth's interior Constructive
Lines of _______ are used to measure distances north or south of the equator Latitude
A(n) ___________ map projection is a rectangular representation of Earth that shows accurate directions, but distorts sizes and distances Mercator
The major difference between topographic map and other maps is that a topographic map shows elevation
Earth as a system is made up of many _______ that interacts parts
A major problem caused by humans is the contamination and depletion of _______ resources Natural
Water, wind, and solar energy are considered ______ resources they can be replenished over relatively short time spans Renewable
Only after a hypothesis has been tested extensively can it become a scientific ______ Theory
The idea that Earth was the center of the universe is an example of a(n) ________ that has long be discarded. Hypothesis
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