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8.
Carbon is stored in the geosphere in buried plant or animal remains in a type of rock known as __________.
A.
nitrogen
B.
carbon monoxide
C.
carbonate
D.
carbon dioxide
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9.
If an ecosystem has only enough food for 100 people and 20 horses, when the population increases to 200 people, 30 horses, and two goats, it has surpassed its ______________________.
A.
sustainability
B.
carrying capacity
C.
energy budget
D.
food threshold
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10.
The distance measured by a degree of longitude __________________________.
A.
decreases as you move from the equator toward the poles
B.
increases as you move from the equator toward the poles
C.
is always about 111 km
D.
is constant
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11.
Which of the following is true concerning the equator?
A.
It is the prime meridian.
B.
It is a great circle.
C.
It is a line of longitude.
D.
It is located at 60 degrees north.
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12.
A circle that divides the globe in half or marks its circumference is called a _________.
A.
latitude
B.
parallel
C.
longitude
D.
great circle
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13.
Lines of latitude help to determine the distance _______________ of the equator and are expressed in degrees.
A.
north and west
B.
east and west
C.
south and east
D.
north and south
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14.
What is one advantage of cylindrical projections?
A.
There are no distortions.
B.
The map is more useful.
C.
Parallels and meridians form a grid, making locating easier.
D.
All geographic features are in proportion.
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15.
Which is an example of a fractional scale?
A.
1:100
B.
One inch=one mile
C.
1 cm=1 km
D.
A printed line, like a ruler
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16.
A list of symbols and their meanings on a map are known as a ______________.
A.
map scale
B.
decoder
C.
legend
D.
compass
Points Possible:2.00
17.
What does color indicate on a topographic map?
A.
Type of feature
B.
Geologic unit
C.
Elevation
D.
Direction
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18.
On a geologic map, contact lines show where ____________________.
A.
elevations are simila.
B.
two geologic units meet
C.
contours make contact
D.
two geographic units meet
Points Possible:2.00
19.
Looking at the map shown below, at its zenith, Cady Hill is how many feet above sea level?

A.
1000
B.
800
C.
108
D.
1122
Points Possible:2.00
20.
Which of the following is NOT an element?
A.
Carbon
B.
Water
C.
Nitrogen
D.
Phosphorus
Points Possible:2.00
21.
Why is science different from art, architecture, and philosophy?
A.
Science is based on others’ opinions and values.
B.
Science exists to describe all phenomena around us, even the man-made phenomena.
C.
Science exists to explain natural phenomena.
D.
Science is not different from art, architecture, and philosophy.
Points Possible:2.00
22.
If you were keeping records of earthquakes in 780 BC, which ancient culture would you belong to?
A.
Chinese
B.
Greek
C.
Mayan
D.
Egyptian
Points Possible:2.00
23.
A meteorologist studies ___________.
A.
the universe
B.
plants
C.
the climate
D.
meteorites
Points Possible:2.00
24.
How many significant digits are there in the measurement 0.09584 kg?
A.
three
B.
four
C.
five
D.
six
Points Possible:2.00
25.
If you were compiling a catalog of rocks and minerals in 200 BC, which ancient culture would you belong to?
A.
Babylonian
B.
Mayan
C.
Chinese
D.
Greek
Points Possible:2.00
26.
Which of the following does NOT have a part in controlling the balance of an ecosystem?
A.
Sun
B.
Producers
C.
Consumers
D.
Decomposers
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27.
An idea or explanation that is based on observations and that can be tested is a(n) ___________.
A.
scientific law
B.
theory
C.
hypothesis
D.
experiment
Points Possible:2.00
28.
With all map projections, the larger the area, the larger the ________.
A.
distortion
B.
projection
C.
cost
D.
space between the lines
Points Possible:2.00
29.
The microscope and telescope were invented in the 15th Century.
A.
True
B.
False
Points Possible:1.00
30.
Approximately 60 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with the global oceans.
A.
True
B.
False
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31.
The outer and inner core of the Earth make up approximately one third of Earth’s mass.
A.
True
B.
False
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32.
The second law of thermodynamics states that as energy transfer takes place, matter becomes more organized over time.
A.
True
B.
False
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33.
Soil and plants are NOT considered nitrogen reservoirs.
A.
True
B.
False
Points Possible:1.00
34.
Human activities can negatively affect an ecosystem.
A.
True
B.
False
Points Possible:1.00
35.
If you are eating a hamburger, it is an example of a consumer eating another consumer.
A.
True
B.
False
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36.
GPS technology uses the Earth’s magnetic fields to determine a location point.
A.
True
B.
False
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37.
The Earth’s geomagnetic poles are in a different location than the geographic poles.
A.
True
B.
False
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38.
Longitude is measured in degrees, hours, and seconds.
A.
True
B.
False
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39.
Maps are a recent invention of modern society.
A.
True
B.
False
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40.
There are eight cardinal directions.
A.
True
B.
False
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41.
A scale can be used to determine actual distance on a map.
A.
True
B.
False
Points Possible:1.00
42.
Isobars on an atmospheric pressure map frequently cross each other.
A.
True
B.
False
Points Possible:1.00
43.
Geologic maps demonstrate the elevations of a particular area of Earth.
A.
True
B.
False
Points Possible:1.00

44.
The above map provides evidence of Earth’s past.
A.
True
B.
False
Points Possible:1.00

45.
The colors on the above map indicate various elevations.
A.
True
B.
False
Points Possible:1.00
46.
A factor that is manipulated in an experiment is a dependent variable.
A.
True
B.
False
Points Possible:1.00
47.
The Equator is a line of latitude.
A.
True
B.
False