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EARTH SCIENCE • Earth’s Changing Surface Science Test 1
Calvert School • Earth’s Changing Surface Science Test 1
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Science Test 1Complete the Earth’s Changing Surface test directly on these pages unless otherwise instructed.
A. Use the diagram of the topographic map to answer the following questions:
1. Which triangle represents the lowest points on this map? _____________________________________
2. What is the contour interval on this map? ____________________________________________________
3. Which triangle represents the highest points on this map? ____________________________________
4. How does elevation change along the trail from point A to point B?
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B. Write the letter of the best answer.
_____ 1. A dark-colored substance that forms as plant and animal remains decay is called ______.
a. humus
b. a decomposer
c. bedrock
_____ 2. Which soil horizon develops as rainwater washes clay and minerals from the A horizon to the B horizon?
a. A horizon
b. B horizon
c. C horizon
_____ 3. Which is not an example of a soil decomposer?
a. bacteria
b. worms
c. chipmunks
_____ 4. In the early 1900s, this scientist developed new crops and farming methods.
a. George Washington Carver
b. Robert Hooke
c. Jane Goodall
_____ 5. The management of soil to prevent its destruction is called ______.
a. soil conservation
b. crop rotation
c. natural resources
_____ 6. Plowing fi elds along the curves of a slope to prevent soil loss is called ______.
a. crop rotation
b. contour plowing
c. conservation plowing
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_____ 7. This method of plowing disturbs the soil and its plant cover as little as possible.
a. Dust Bowl
b. contour plowing
c. conservation plowing
C. Writing About Science: Write 1–3 complete sentences to respond to the following:
1. Explain the processes of weathering and erosion and how they work together.
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2. List 5 causes for mechanical weathering.
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3. List 5 causes for chemical weathering.
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D. Choose two items from the following list and discuss how each represent and provide information about Earth’s surface.
• map projections
• computer maps
• topographic maps
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