In which type of rock are fossils most likely to be found?

A.Igneous intrusive B.Igneous extrusive C.Sedimentary

D.Metamorphic

C. Sedimentary

If visiting a recently erupted volcano, what type of rock samples would you find?

A.Clastic Sedimentary B.Nonfoliated Metamorphic C.Chemically formed Sedimentary D.Extrusive Igneous

D. Extrusive Igneous Rock

Which of the following is a Metamorphic Rock?

A.Granite

B.Sandstone

C.Limestone

D.Marble

D. Marble

What effect does acid rain have on limestone buildings?

A.Dissolve the limestone B.Changes it to granite C.Changes the acidity of it D.Causes buildup of more limestone

A.Dissolves the limestone

A landslide is an example of erosion caused by A.Wind.

B.Running water.

C.The movement of a glacier.

D.Gravity.

D. Gravity

In Earth ’ s crust, what type of rock is found under the Ocean?

A. Only granite B. Only basalt C.Granite on top; basalt underneath D.Basalt on top; granite underneath

B. Only Basalt

The thickest layer of the Earth is the A.Crust.

B.Mantle.

C.Outer Core.

D.Inner Core.

B. Mantle

How does the density of material in Earth ’ s layers change with depth?

A.increases with depth B.decreases with depth C.Does not change with depth D.Increases, then decreases

A.

Density increases with depth

Identify the layers of the Earth from surface to interior?

A.Outer Core, Inner Core, Mantle, Crust B.Crust, Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle C.Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core D.Crust, Mantle, Inner Core, Outer Core

C. Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Water covers what percent of Earth ’ s surface?

A. 30% B. 50% C. 70% D.90%

C. 70%

What happens to a plant soon after it dies?

A. Becomes hard & forms rock.

B. Breaks down & becomes part of the soil C.Turns black & becomes coal.

D.Becomes soft and forms clay.

B. Breaks down/ becomes part of the soil

The jet stream has a great impact on changing weather conditions in an area because: A. Does not change seasons.

B. Keeps atmosphere full of moisture.

C. Is a determinant of major air movements.

D. Speeds up evaporation following precipitation.

C. Is a determinant of major air movements

The Jet Stream brings moisture from Gulf, Cold comes from the North & warm air is brought in by the Atlantic. These cause YOUR weather patterns!!!!!!

What is MAINLY responsible for the unequal heat of Earth ’ s surface?

A. Distance of Sun from different parts of Earth B. The angle sunshine strikes Earth C. Material of Earth ’ s surface D. Changes in amount of energy the sun puts out

B. Angle of Sunshine striking the Earth

What causes places in the Mid Ocean Ridge to spread apart?

A. 2 tectonic plates crashing into each other B. One tectonic plate being pushed under another C. Two tectonic plates moving alongside each other D. Two tectonic plates moving away from each other

D.

Two Tectonic Plates moving away from one another Convergent Boundary: Collide=Mountains Divergent Boundary: Diverge= Rifts Transform Boundary: Move past each other= Earthquakes

Which natural force creates surface ocean currents?

A.Gravity

B.Sunlight

C.Earthquakes

D.wind

D. Wind

How are the Earth, Sun, & Moon aligned during a Solar Eclipse?

• A. Sun, Moon, Earth • B. Sun, Earth, Moon • C. Earth, Sun, Moon • D. Moon has nothing to do with Solar Eclipse

• A. Sun, Moon, Earth

What forces causes tides?

A.Wind

B.Gravity C.Sunlight

D.Evaporation

B. Gravity (Earth, Moon & Sun)

Which layer of Earth ’ s atmosphere is where our weather occurs?

A.Troposphere

B.Ionosphere

C.Thermosphere

D.Exosphere

A. Troposphere

Which type of eclipse occurs whenever the Moon passes through Earth ’ s shadow?

A.Total

B.Solar

C.Lunar

D.Partial

•C. Lunar

What phase must the moon be in to allow for a Lunar Eclipse?

• A. New • B. Full • C. First Quarter • D. Waxing Gibbous

B. Full Moon ONLY!!

Earth rotates from A. North to South B. South to North.

C. East to West D. West to East

D. West to East The Sun goes down on the East Coast first…

What is the purpose of using terraces on hillsides?

A. To retain water and soil B. To increase Wind Erosion C. To keep roots from spreading D. Provides protection for animals

• A. To retain water and soil –This keeps roots in place –Cuts down on erosion

What is the name of the Volcanic and Earthquake region found in the Pacific Ocean?

A.Pangaea

B.Ring of Fire C.Mid-Ocean Ridge D.Gulf Stream

B. Ring of Fire

Clouds form when water vapor in the air A.Condenses around dust particles B.Rises and disappears C.Rises too high to fall back D.Encounters a warm front

A.Condense around dust particles

(vapor to liquid) Evaporation: liquid to vapor (boil/melt)

The Sun ’ s energy reaches Earth through A.Evaporation

B.Condensation

C.Radiation

D.Wind

C. Radiation –

Heat transfer through open air Conduction: thru touch Convection: thru fluids ONLY

The development of soil begins when A.once-living things begin to decay B.Rock begins to erode.

C.Rock beings to weather D.When plants begin to grow

C. Rock begins to weather

What was Wegner ’ s theory of Continental Drift?

A. All continents were “ born ” different times.

at B. All continents were once a single landmass & have drifted apart C.All continents were once 3 major landmasses D.None of the above.

B. Continents were once ONE landmass and have since drifted apart Evidence: Tropical Fossils found in ice Mesasouraus found on two continents Applachian Mountains match other mountains Tropical fossils found in Andes Mountains S. America/Africa coastline

What type of storm produces the strongest winds?

A.Hurricane

B.Blizzards

C.Sandstorm

D.Tornado

D. Tornadoes produce the strongest winds of any Storm

Winds must reach what mph/kmh before a tropical storm is considered a hurricane?

A.45 mph/90 kmh B.74 mph/119 kmh C.100 mph/150 kmh D. A tropical storm can not turn into a hurricane.

B. 74 mph or 119 kmh

A Comets tail always: a. Points toward the Earth b. Points away from Earth c. Points toward the Sun d. Points away from the Sun

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D. Points away from the Sun

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How do Scientists classify rocks?

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A. according their color

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B. according to the way they were formed

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C. according to where they are found.

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D. According to their age.

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B. According to the way they are formed

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Which is a nonrenewable resource?

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A. Water

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B. Air

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C. Tin

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D. Soil

• C. Tin

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Which object is the smallest?

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A. Earth

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B. Sun

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C. The Milky Way Galaxy

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D. a Nebula

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d. Nebula

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What is the sequence that describes a space rock that falls to Earths surface?

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A. Meteoroid, meteor, meteorite

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B. Meteorite, meteor, meteoroid

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C. Meteor, meteoroid, meteorite

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D. Meteoroid, meteorite, meteor

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A. Meteoroid, meteor, meteorite

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The phases of the moon are produced because the moon

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A. Orbits the sun.

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B. Is smaller than Earth

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C. Orbits Earth

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D. Produces its own light

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C. Orbits Earth

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What is the effect of the gravitational attraction between the sun and Earth on Earth’s orbit?

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A. It makes the orbit follow a straight path.

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B. It makes the orbit follow a curved path.

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C. It has no effect on Earth’s orbit.

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D. It destroys the orbit.

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B. it makes the orbit follow a curved path

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If you were able to walk along the ocean bottom from a beach, which of the following features would you reach after the continental shelf?

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A. The abyssal plain

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B. A seamount

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C. The midocean ridge

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D. The continental slope

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D. Continental Slope

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Of the following planets, which has the hottest surface?

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A. Venus

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B. Earth

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C. Mars

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D. Jupiter

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A. Venus