Review for Integrated Science Midterm
Name:
Answer the following questions as completely as possible! Be sure to number
your answers if you use more paper than this!
Part I
1. The branch of Earth Science that studies the air that surrounds the
Earth is ____meteorology_______________.
2. The branch of Earth Science that studies objects beyond Earth is
__astronomy______________.
3. The branch of Earth Science that studies the make up and processes
of the Earth is _____geology____________.
4. The branch of Earth Science that studies what makes up 75% of the
Earth is ____oceanography____________.
5. The four main Earth systems are:
a. lithosphere
b. hydrosphere
c. atmosphere
d. biosphere
6. The blanket of gases that surrounds the Earth is called
atmosphere
7. The water in Earth’s oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and oceans is called
hydrosphere
8. The rigid outer shell of the Earth is called the
lithosphere
9. Convection currents that move the plates of Earth are found in the
asthenosphere
10. The environment in which all organisms live on Earth is called
biosphere
11. The partially molten layer of the mantle is called the
asthenosphere
Part II
1. Place the following activities of the scientific method in order from
first (1) to last (5)
__4__ Analyze the data
__2__ Make a hypothesis
__3__ Test the hypothesis by doing an experiment
__1_ Identify the problem and determine what you want to know
__5__ Come to a conclusion
2. Put the layers of the Earth in order from outermost (1) innermost (4)
__3__ Outer Core
__2__ Mantle
__4__ Inner Core
__1__ Crust
Part III Metric system
1. To measure the volume of a liquid, you use a graduated cylinder
2. To measure the mass of an object you use a triple-beam balance
3. The unit used to measure volume of a liquid is Liter
4. The unit used to measure the amount of matter in an object is grams
5. The unit for temperature is Kelvin (SI); Celsius (common)
6. The unit for measuring length is meter
7. The unit of measurement for measuring the surface area of an object
is meter2
8. The tool you would use to measure the length of a piece of string is
ruler/meterstick
9. The tool you would use to determine the surface area of an object is
ruler/meterstick
Part IV: Identify each of the following with their degrees of latitude or
longitude
1. Equator: 0 degrees latitude
2. International Date Line 180 degrees longitude
3. Prime meridian 0 degrees longitude
Define the following:
1. Topographic map Map that uses contour lines, symbols and color to
show the changes in the elevation of Earth’s surface and features
such as mountains, bridges and rivers
2. Contour lines A line on a topographic map that connects points of
equal elevation
3. Cartography Science of mapmaking
4. Remote sensing Process of gathering data about Earth from far
above the planet’s surface
5. How many time zones are there on Earth? 24
Part V: Choose from the following that best fits the definitions
Asthenosphere, crust, inner core, mantle, outer core
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The
The
The
The
The
thinnest layer of the Earth crust
thickest layer of the Earth mantle
layer that is most dense inner core
layer that has plasticity asthenosphere
layer that is made of liquid Iron and Nickel outer core
Part VII: Write a statement that shows the relationship between each pair
of words.
1. Theory of Plate Tectonics and Lithosphere
Earth’s lithosphere is broken into large sections called plates that
are in constant motion.
2. Lithospheric Plates and oceanic/continental plates
The two types of lithospheric plates are the oceanic plate and the
continental plate.
3. Viscosity and rate of flow of a liquid
Viscosity is a liquid’s resistance to flow. The higher the viscosity
the slower the liquid flows.
4. Igneous rock ages and midocean ridges
New igneous rocks are found along the center of the ridge, and the
rocks get older as you move in opposite directions away from the
ridge.
For each of the boundaries, explain the type of Earth structure found.
Make a diagram that shows movement
1. Divergent Boundary
valley
Form mid-ocean ridges or rift
2. Collision Convergent Boundary
3. Subduction plate boundary
Forms Deep Sea Trench and an arc of Volcanic islands parallel to the
trench
4. Transform Boundary
Long faults and shallow earthquakes
For each of the following faults, explain what happens
1. Normal
Caused by horizontal tension; extends the crust
2. Reverse Fractures that form as a result of horizontal
compression; shorten(compress) the crust
3. Strike-Slip
Fractures caused by horizontal shear
What is measured with each of the following scales?
1. Richter scale uses the strength of the largest earthquake wave
2. Modified Mercalli Scale uses what people can feel or see as the
earthquake happens
3. Moment Magnitude scale uses size of the fault rupture, amount of
movement along the fault, and the rocks’ stiffness
Answer each of the following questions
1. What instrument is used to detect earthquakes? seismometer
2. How many times larger is a 4.0 than a 3.0 on the Richter scale? 10
3. What is a tsunami, and what causes it? Large ocean wave generated
by vertical motions of the seafloor during an earthquake
4. Where do volcanoes occur? At convergent boundaries (particularly
near the ring of fire)
5. Where can earthquakes occur in the US? Most likely locations are
Alaska & the West Coast
Part VIII
This is similar to the essay question that you will see on your midterm exam.
Keep in mind that an essay is technically 4-5 paragraphs in length!
“You have found a glassy, black mineral in your backyard. You want to know
what mineral it is, and if it has any value. Explain what tests you could do to
answer all of the questions you have about this find. How would you use the
results of those tests to determine what mineral you have found.