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- 1. Multiple Choice
Earth's crust is composed of which of the followingsoilmineralrockall of these - 2. Multiple ChoiceA naturally formed, solid mixed with organic material and minerals is known as amineralrockcrystaldiamond
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA naturally formed, inorganic material with a crystalline structure is known as arockcrystaldiamondmineral
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a property to classify minerals?hardnesslusterstreakall of these
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of rock is created when magma cools and solidifies?igneousmetamorphiccrystalsedimentary
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of rock is created when there are changes in heat and pressure?igneouscrystalmetamorphicsedimentary
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen grains and materials are compacted and cemented together, they form which type of rock?igneoussedimentarymetamorphiccrystal
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a true statement about fossils?Fossils take many years to formFossils are only formed in rock and leaf structuresFossils help scientists make inferences about the age of the earthFossils can be formed in ice, mud, tar, and other liquids
- 9. Multiple ChoiceFossils are usually found in which type of rock?sedimentarymetamorphiccrystaligenous
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following processes do geologists use to determine geologic time?Volcanic eruptionsShifts in Earth's crustErosionAll of these
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true about plate boundaries?A very high percentage of volcanos can form around plate boundariesRivers are formed around plate boundaries.If you are near a plate boundary you could easily fall into it because of soft ground.They always happen at the edge of oceans and continents
- 12. Multiple ChoiceEarth’s crust is made of many layers of rock. Layers farthest from the surface are the oldest, while layers closest to the surface are thesecond oldestyoungestdarkestlightest
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat formed the Great Lakes?Volcanic activityMeteorGlaciersEarthquakes
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhen geologists want to compare the ages of rock found in two different places, they look at the __________________.Fossil RecordGeologic Time ScaleMinerals found within the rockPlants located in the area
- 15. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: The movement of crustal plates causes earth's surface to change.TrueFalse
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT true about earth's water?There is more salt water than fresh water on earthEarth's oceans are primarily composed of salt waterMost of earth's lakes and rivers are composed of fresh waterMost water on earth is fresh water
- 17. Multiple ChoiceOne full day on Earth means it has completed one full ___________ on its axis.rotationrevolutionspintilt
- 18. Multiple ChoiceOne full year on Earth means the year has completed one full ______________ around the sun.rotationrevolutionspintilt
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the sun appear to rise in the east and set in the west?Earth's revolutionSun's revolutionEarth's rotationSun's rotation
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhy do we have different seasons on Earth?Tilt of the Earth's axisEarth's rotationEarth moving towards and away from the sunEarth's revolution
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhen it is summer in the United States, it is ___________ in South America.SpringSummerFallWinter
- 22. Multiple ChoiceBetween which two planets does Earth sit?Venus and MercuryVenus and MarsMars and JupiterPluto and Neptune
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a gas giant?JupiterMarsSaturnBoth A and C
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not one of the inner planets?MarsEarthVenusUranus
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhy is life sustainable on earth? Choose the best answer.Composition of atmospherePresence of waterRelative distance to the sunAll of the above
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does not effect the phases of the moon?Earth's rotationOcean tidesLight from the sunThe moon's revolution around Earth
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWould you weigh more or less on Jupiter than you would on Earth?MoreLess
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe sun is classified as aplanetmoonstarcomet
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following actually strikes the Earth: a meteor or a meteorite?meteormeteorite
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe gravitational interaction between the Earth and the moon causes what phenomenon on Earth?Volcanic eruptionsDroughtsEarthquakesOcean tides
- 31. Multiple ChoiceAstronomers measure distance in space by usingNewtonsMetersGramsLight Years
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe moon is classified as aplanetstarsatelliteasteroid
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWeather occurs in which layer of Earth's atmosphere?tropospheremesospherestratospherethermosphere
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a function of the atmosphere?Trapping heat energyReflecting and filtering light from the sunAllows precipitationIncreases the amount rays from the sun
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the CAUSE of all weather on Earth?The Sun and GravityWind and SnowWater and IceDoug Heady
- 36. Multiple ChoiceThe movement of water through the atmosphere using precipitation, condensation, sublimation, evaporation, and transpiration is known as _____________________.The Carbon CyclePhotosynthesisCellular RespirationThe Water Cycle
- 37. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Wind is caused by the differences of temperature in the atmosphere.TrueFalse
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of air would you expect to find over Canada?Cold, DryCold, MoistWarm, DryWarm, Moist
- 39. Multiple ChoiceBased on the weather map, what type of front is moving in over Oklahoma?ColdWarmStationaryOccluded
- 40. Multiple ChoiceA warm front typical brings incold weatherfair weatherthunderstormshumidity
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a regional factor that influences weather patterns?Mountain RangesBodies of WaterDistance from the equatorAll of the above
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a cause of severe weather?An immediate change of air pressureHigh pressureA change of wind directionWarm and cold air mixing
- 43. Multiple ChoiceShort term conditions of a location refers toweatherclimate
- 44. Multiple ChoiceLong term conditions of an area refers toweatherclimate
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhat does not factor into the climate of a region?TemperatureWindsEconomyPrecipitation
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following results in the formation of clouds?EvaporationCondensationPrecipitationTranspiration
- 47. Multiple ChoiceRain, hail, sleet, and snow is best known asWeatherClimatePrecipitationWater
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhen someone says Joplin has hot summers, cold winters, warm springs, and cool autumns, they are describing theweatherconditionshabitsclimate
- 49. Multiple ChoiceOn which planet do you live?EarthVenusMarsNeptune
- 50. Multiple ChoiceThe Earth is classified as aPlanetMoonSatelliteStar
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