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Earth Science 1

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    Density, Proof of Earth Shape, Lat/Long, Contour Maps
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  • What is the relationship between Latitude & Altitude of Polaris in the northern hemisphere?
    As Latitude increases, Altitude of Polaris Increases.
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  • What is the Latitude & Longitude on the Hawaii Hot Spot? (must include correct units)
    25 degrees N, 158 degrees W
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  • Which city is located at 42 degrees 45" N, 73 degrees 45" W?
    Albany
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  • What is Earth's actual shape?
    Oblate Sphere
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  • What is the ALlitude of Polaris at the Tropic of Cancer?
    23.5 degrees
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  • How are mountains shown on a contour map?
    Concentric circles getting smaller
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  • On a contour map, how can you determine what direction a river is flowing?
    Opposite the curve (v) of the contour lines, water flows from high to low elevation, contour lines bend upstream
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  • Mass - 176 grams, Density = 4.0g/cubic cm What is the Volume?
    44.0 cubic cm
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  • Make an observation about this classroom
    Answers will vary
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  • Make an INFERENCE about this classroom.
    Answers will vary
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  • What Earth motion is responsible for our system of local time and time zones?
    Rotation
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  • On January 1, the Altitude of Polaris in Niagra Falls was 43 degrees. What will the Altitude of Polaris be at this location on June 21?
    43 degrees
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