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Earth Science 11 First Assignment Part A
Use these web links:
http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/chapter2.html
Physical Geography.Net – Fundamentals of Physical Geography (Maps, Remote Sensing, GIS)
http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/2e.html
Physical Geography.Net – Introduction to Remote Sensing:
and any other Google searches you wish to find answers to the questions below.
Question 1 (4 points)
The Earth is divided into 4 interacting spheres.
Match the following spheres with the correct description of each.
1. the outermost surface of the Earth where living
organisms can be found which also includes the Earth's
total biomass
2. the layer of gases which surround the Earth and held
in place by Earth's gravity
3. the Earth's crust
4. all of the water found on, under or over the Earth's
surface
A. lithosphere
B. hydrosphere
C. atmosphere
D. biosphere
Question 2 (13 points)
Earth science is very broad and can be divided into many different fields of study.
Match the following fields of study with the correct term given for each.
1. the study of landforms and the processes that shape them
2. the study of earthquakes
3. the study of ice and the natural phenomena that involve
ice
4. the study of soil and the process of soil formation
5. the study of volcanos
6. the study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather
processes and patterns
7. the study of fresh water systems
8. the study of the movement, distribution and quality of
water throughout the Earth
9. the study of weather conditions averaged over a period of
time
10. the study of the structures within the Earth's crust
11. the study of rocks and the conditions by which they form
12. the study of the Earth's oceans and seas
13. the study of the characteristics and properties of minerals
A. glaciology
B. pedology
C. oceanography
D. meteorology
E. geomorphology
F. climatology
G. hydrology
H. volcanology
I. seismology
J. mineralogy
K. limnology
L. tectonics
M. petrology
Please underline the correct answer
Question 3 (1 point)
The study of the universe including the solar system, stars and galaxies is called
1) Atmosology
2) Archaeology
3) Astrology
4) Astronomy
Question 4 (1 point)
The art of map construction is called
1) cartography
2) mapping
3) geography
4) atlas creation
Question 5 (3 points)
Match the following common map projections with their correct descriptions:
Match the items on the left with the answers on the right.
1. developed to show the entire Earth with less
distortion of area, this feature however
created inaccurate map direction and
distance
2. shows the Earth's surface as viewed from
space
3. designed for nautical navigation, distortion
increases as you move towards the poles
A. Orthographic projection
B. Mercator projection
C. Robinson projection
Please underline the correct answer
Question 6 (1 point)
A map has a scale of 1:1 000 000. If you measure a distance of 23.5 cm on the map between two cities, how
far apart are the cities in kilometers.
a) 2.35 km
b) 23.5 km
c) 235 km
d) 2350 km
Question 7 (4 points)
It is currently 3 pm in Victoria, British Columbia.
Match the correct time with each place.
Match the items on the left with the answers on the right.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Toronto, Ontario
St. John's Newfoundland
London, England
Calgary, Alberta
A. 6:00 pm
B. 11:00 pm
C. 7:30 pm
D. 4:00 pm
Question 8 (1 point)
On the above topographic map, what is the approximate elevation difference between locations A and B?
Question 9 (7 points)
Determine the elevation difference between peaks C and D.
ft.
Which two points on the map have the same elevation? (Record alphabetically)
and
From which location, A or B, would it be an easier hike up to peak C?
__________ m.
In what direction is Twin Peaks River flowing; north, south, east or west?
What is the elevation difference between location E and peak D?
What is the approximate distance between peaks C and D?
Total
km.
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Earth Science 11 First Assignment Part B
Introduction to Earth & Space Science
Use these web links:
http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/chapter2.html
Physical Geography.Net – Fundamentals of Physical Geography (Maps, Remote Sensing, GIS)
http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/2e.html
Physical Geography.Net – Introduction to Remote Sensing
Any other Google searches you wish to find answers to the questions below.
Point form is fine for your answers.
Question 1 (16 points)
Interactions among the spheres:
The four spheres of the Earth are constantly changing and interacting with one another. For each of the
following:
 a volcano
 plants
 a hurricane
 ocean waves
State which of the 4 spheres it belongs and then describe one way in which it affects each of the other three
of the Earth's spheres.
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Question 2 (8 points)
Name two ways in which human beings affect each of the following:
1. the atmosphere 2. the hydrosphere 3. the lithosphere 4. the biosphere
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Question 3 Bonus Question (2 points)
Sometimes, human beings are considered the fifth sphere of the Earth, the "androsphere". Do you agree with
this separate classification? Why or why not?
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Question 4 (5 points)
A system is a naturally occurring group of objects or phenomena that share matter and energy. For example,
the 5 spheres in the previous question make up the Earth system. Compare and contrast an open system and
a closed system and state whether you think the Earth should be classified as an open or a closed system.
Identify the features that make it open or closed.
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Methods & Tools of Earth & Space Science
Question 5 (4 points)
Choose two of the following fields of study and describe, in detail, two tools or technology used by
scientists in their inquiries.
 seismology
 oceanography
 geology
 astronomy
 meteorology
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Question 6 (5 points)
Describe the function of latitude and longitude. Name the area that you live in (city or
town and province). What is the latitude and longitude of your area?
What is the latitude and longitude of Courtenay, BC?
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Question 7 (3 points)
What does GPS stand for? Describe two uses of this technology.
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Question 8 (3 points)
What do contour lines indicate on a topographic map? What would the topography of an
area be like if the contour lines were close together? What if they were far apart?
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Question 9 (2 points)
Define, in your own words, 'remote sensing'. Include the types of technology used in this method of
obtaining information about the Earth's surface.
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Question 10 (2 points)
What is the difference between passive and active remote sensing?
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Question 11 (2 points)
What does GIS stand for? How do satellites and computers work
together to produce images of the Earth?
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Total
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