Question

match each definition with its correct term.
a. geologist
a porcelain plate used to test the streak color of a mineral
b. scratch plate
a map that shows topographical features, such as elevation.
c. oceanographer
a scientist who studies the environment and how people interact with the environment
d. meteorologist
e. environmental scientist
a scientist who studies rocks, how rocks form, and earths history
f. topographical map

Explanation:

1. A porcelain plate used to test the streak - color of a mineral is called a scratch plate.
2. A map that shows topographical features like elevation is a topographical map.
3. A scientist who studies the environment and human - environment interaction is an environmental scientist.
4. A scientist who studies rocks, rock - formation, and Earth's history is a geologist.

Answer:

1. b. scratch plate
2. f. topographical map
3. e. environmental scientist
4. a. geologist