Earth Science Grade 7 Chapter 2 Section1-2

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1.

This includes the area's elevation, relief, and landforms.
- A.
  
  Topography
- B.
  
  Landform
- C.
  
  Map key
2.

This is a feature of topography, such as a hill or valley, formed by the processes that shape Earth's surface.
- A.
  
  Topographical relief
- B.
  
  Landform
- C.
  
  Elevation
3.

This is the difference between the highest and lowest points of an area.
- A.
  
  Relief
- B.
  
  Cartography
- C.
  
  Plateau
4.

Height above sea level of a point on Earth's surface is...
- A.
  
  Landform
- B.
  
  Mountain
- C.
  
  Relief
- D.
  
  Elevation
5.

Which is NOT a main type of a landform?
- A.
  
  Region
- B.
  
  Plain
- C.
  
  Mountain
- D.
  
  Plateau
6.

A landform made up of nearly flat or gently rolling hills with low relief.
7.

A landform with high elevation and high relief.
8.

A landform that has high elevation and a more or less level surface.
9.

A group of mountains that are closely related in shape, structure, and age.
10.

A large area of land where the topography is made up of mainly one type of landform is a landform _____________.
11.

A flat model of all or part of Earth's surface as seen from above.
12.

A sphere that represents Earth's surface.
13.

Maps and globes are drawn to _________________ and use _______________ to represent topography and other features of Earth's surface. (Choose 2 of the 3)
- A.
  
  Symbols
- B.
  
  Grids
- C.
  
  Scale
14.

Shapes and pictures to stand for features on Earth's surface.
15.

Choose 2 of the 3. A list of all the symbols used on the map with an explanation of their meaning.
- A.
  
  Scale
- B.
  
  Key
- C.
  
  Legend
16.

The baselines for measuring distances on Earth are the Prime Perimeter and the Equator.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

The Equator divides Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

Check all that are true of the Prime Meridian.
- A.
  
  At Greenwich, England
- B.
  
  Makes a half circle from the North Pole to the South Pole
- C.
  
  If you started here, you'd travel 340 degrees before returning (around the globe)
- D.
  
  Divides East and West
19.

The lines of latitude and longitude form a grid that can be used to find locations anywhere on Earth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Which are true of latitude?
- A.
  
  Equator is the starting line.
- B.
  
  Measures distance in north and south of the Equator.
- C.
  
  Each degree of latitude is 90 kilometers from the next.
21.

Which are true of longitude?
- A.
  
  Measures 110 km at the Equator, but 0 at the Poles
- B.
  
  360 lines that run north to south and meet at the Poles
- C.
  
  In degrees east and west of Prime Meridian
- D.
  
  Most are in the East, less in the West.
22.

The location of any point on the Earth's surface, including a tiny town where you can camp in the middle of Turkey, can be expressed with latitude and longitude.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

On which map projection do lines of latitude and longitude appear as straight parallel lines that make a rectangle?
- A.
  
  Mercator
- B.
  
  Equal-area
- C.
  
  Conic
24.

Which shows the relative sizes of Earth's land masses?
- A.
  
  Mercator
- B.
  
  Equal-Area
- C.
  
  Conic