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1. 
Elevation refers to an object’ s location…
A.
along the equator.
B.
in the air or space.
C.
above or below sea level.
D.
in degrees north or south.
2. 
The term salinity describes:
A.
The amount of salt dissolved in an amount of water.
B.
The composition of Earth’s core.
C.
A place on Earth where water is located.
D.
A fresh water lake.
3. 
The layer of gases surrounding Earth makes up its…
A.
lithosphere.
B.
hydrosphere.
C.
topography.
D.
atmosphere.
4. 
Altitude refers to an object’s location…
A.
on a contour map.
B.
on Earth.
C.
in the air or space.
D.
in degrees east or west.
5. 
The part of Earth that contains water is the...
A.
lithosphere.
B.
hydrosphere.
C.
topography.
D.
atmosphere.
6. 
Hills, mountains, rivers, lakes, and deserts are features called...
A.
glaciers.
B.
plains.
C.
core
D.
landforms
E.
glaciers.
F.
plains.
7. 
The following table lists geographic information about four locations. Observe and answer: Which two locations would be connected on a contour map?
A.
Z and W
B.
Y and Z
C.
W and Y
D.
X and Y
8. 
Contour lines on a map connect places that have the same...
A.
latitude.
B.
longitude.
C.
elevation.
D.
salinity.
9. 
The litosphere is made of:
A.
the crust and the upper part of the mantle.
B.
the upper and lower parts of the mantle.
C.
the lower part of the mantle and the outer core.
D.
the outer and inner cores.
10. 
What kind of major landform is shown in the picture?
A.
mountain.
B.
plateau.
C.
plain.
D.
forest.
11. 
What type of map is shown in the picture?
A.
A political map.
B.
A relief map.
C.
A climatic map.
D.
An economic map.