5 Written Questions

1. attempts to imitate earth's climate to estimate what might happen.
2. difference in elevation between the highest an lowest points of an area being mapped.
3. an explanation that ties together many hypotheses and observations.
4. a model made up of mathematical equations and data
5. helps focus on the purpose of the investigation.

5 Matching Questions

1. keep accurate records
2. astronomy
3. scientific method
4. controlled experiment
5. conceptual model

1. a a mental image of a system, object or process.
2. b the series of steps scientists use to answer questions and solve problems.
3. c all findings must be supported by data, no opinion.
4. d the study of the universe.
5. e an experiment that tests only one factor at a time while all the others stay the same.

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. a pattern, plan, representation, or description to show the structures or workings of an object, system, or concept.
   1. model
   2. relief
   3. profile
   4. theory
2. lines that connect points of equal elevation.
   1. contour interval
   2. relief
   3. meteorology
   4. contour lines
3. a model that looks like the object it is supposed to represent.
   1. mathematical model
   2. conceptual model
   3. physical model
   4. climate models
4. darker, heavier contour line (usually every 5th line) that is labeled by elevation.
   1. astronomy
   2. index contour
   3. geology
   4. meteorology
5. share results with others so that your results can be verified or disputed.
   1. communicate results
   2. contour lines
   3. climate models
   4. analyze the results

5 True/False Questions

1. profile → a pattern, plan, representation, or description to show the structures or workings of an object, system, or concept.

   True        False

2. geology → The study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth and the processes that shape the earth.

   True        False

3. hypothesis → an explanation that ties together many hypotheses and observations.

   True        False

4. topographic maps → a map that shows surface features of the earth or other planets.

   True        False

5. analyze the results → organize results to summarize findings

   True        False