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EARTH SCIENCE BASELINE
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A review of the year 2021
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1
Igneous rocks are formed by
cementation
sedimentation
volcanic activity
weathering
2
About how long does it take Earth to make one complete revolution?
365.25 days
180 days
60 minutes
24 hours
3
All life on Earth exists within
this
major system:
atmosphere
hyrdrosphere
biosphere
geosphere
4
The arrows on either side of the fault represent...
volcanic eruptions
the relative movement of tectonic plates
the relative movement of air masses
rock formations
5
This rock sample would best be classified as...
sedimentary
igneous
volcanic
metamorphic
6
The layered mixture of gases surrounding Earth is called?
hemisphere
hydrosphere
atmosphere
lithosphere
7
What kind of rock is formed from lava that cools on Earth's surface?
intrusive igneous rock
extrusive igneous rock
organic sedimentary rock
metamorphic rock
8
About how far away from the Sun is Earth located?
9.3 billion miles (15 billion km)
9.3 million miles (15 million km)
93,000 miles (150,000 km)
93,000,000 miles (150,000,000 km)
9
Which two energy sources together provide more than 50% of the energy needs of the United States?
oil and coal
nuclear and natural gas
natural gas and coal
hydropower and oil
10
Approximately how long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around Earth?
1 month
1 year
1 day
1 week
11
Water is related to all forms of _______ on Earth.
erosion
weather
rock
matter
12
The distance between the Sun and Saturn is approximately six times the distance between which other planet?
Mars
Jupiter
Earth
Venus
13
Which of the following is
NOT
a way that oceans influence Earth's ecosystems?
they provide renewable energy resources
they provide a barrier to erosion
they play a key role in the carbon cycle
they transfer heat around the world
14
Convection currents in Earth’s mantle are
believed to be responsible for
....
crustal plate movements
climatic changes
ocean currents
uneven surface heating
15
In which diagram are the layers of Earth correctly labeled?
4
2
1
3
16
Why is Earth said to be in the Solar System's "Goldilocks Zone?"
we have the perfect number of species
we have a moon that is "just right"
the amount of sunlight is "just right"
the Sun looks golden from Earth
17
What science tool is this?
magnifying glass
microscope
funnel
beaker
18
About what percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?
17%
39%
3%
58%
19
T/F
: Every country on Earth has equal access to all natural resources.
FALSE
TRUE
20
Which process is mostly responsible for the breaking down of the rock cliff into sand-sized sediment?
precipitation
faulting
weathering
folding
21
Approximately how often does Earth rotate on its axis?
every year
every minute
every hour
every day
22
What is Earth's natural satellite?
The Moon
Bill Nye
Saturn
Jupiter
23
For which object is the lighted surface shown
incorrectly
?
Earth
Venus
Mercury
moon
24
How does the atmosphere benefit Earth?
It creates water.
It protects Earth from cold air.
It protects Earth from the Sun's harmful rays.
It protects Earth from other planets.
25
How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?
29 ½ days.
365 days
15 days
26
The Sun appears to move across the sky during
the day. The best explanation for this apparent
motion is that Earth is...
revolving around the Sun
rotating on its axis
tilted on its axis
much smaller than the Sun
27
What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
hydrogen
carbon
oxygen
nitrogen
28
One revolution of Earth around the sun is called a....
year
day
month
29
Earth gets most of its light from
the stars
other planets
the Sun
the Moon
30
Which body in our solar system is classified as a star?
Sun
Mars
Earth
Venus
31
What science tool is this?
funnel
ruler
magnifying glass
microscope
32
The photograph shows and object in space that has an icy core with a tail of gas and dust. The object is most likely..
an asteroid
a star
a comet
a moon
33
The spinning of the Earth on its axis is called?
rotation
revolution
whirling
34
Which of the following planets is
NOT
a terrestrial planet like Earth?
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Neptune
35
Which statement is true of all rocks?
Rocks contain fossils.
Rocks contain organic material.
Rocks are formed in layers.
Rocks are composed of minerals.
36
What would happen if Earth had no atmosphere?
The days would be hot and the nights would be cold.
Earth would not have days.
Earth would not have nights.
The days would be cold and the nights would be hot.
37
About what percentage of Earth is made up of water?
27%
71%
53%
85%
38
What force is responsible for keeping Earth in orbit the Sun?
friction
duct tape
magnetism
gravity
39
What do we call all of the matter, energy, and processes found within Earth's boundary?
geoprocesses
an Earth system
geology
Geological Interaction
40
The moon's gravity on Earth can be responsible for what?
the weather
changing ocean tides
Earth's magnetism
mountain ranges
41
In which order should the diagrams be placed to represent the ecological succession that has taken place in the area?
D-C-B-A
C-D-B-A
D-C-A-B
C-D-A-B
42
What is the force that pulls objects to the earth?
Newton
joule
gravity
field
43
A wet shirt is put on a clothesline to dry on a
sunny day. The shirt dries because water molecules....
lose heat energy and evaporate
gain heat energy and evaporate
gain heat energy and condense
lose heat energy and condense
44
Which energy source is renewable?
oil
natural gas
coal
solar
45
What causes day and night?
Gravity
orbit of Earth
Sun
rotation of Earth
46
A satellite image of a hurricane helps weather forecasters to..
predict the total number of storms to occur in one year
predict the times of high tide and low tide
explain the effects of global warming on the ocean currents
warns residents of hazardous weather conditions
47
Which correctly describes the composition of the planet Earth?
it is an asteroid
it is a gas planet
it is part of a dual-Sun system
it is a terrestrial planet
48
The first column gives the rock classification. Which heading best describes the information in the second column?
The Time Rocks Take to Form
Method of Rock Formation
The Value of Rocks
Minerals in Rocks
49
Which diagram best represents the tilt of Earth's axis in December?
4
3
1
2
50
Which of the following processes changes rock on Earth's surface?
cementation
compaction
metamorphism
erosion
51
During which process is water released from land organisms into the atmosphere?
D
C
A
B
52
From what does the earth receive light and heat energy?
Venus
Mars
the sun
the Moon
53
Where on Earth is most water vapor found?
at ground level
in the oceans
in rock formations
in the atmosphere
54
When Earth is in the position which location would experience the greatest number of daylight hours?
D
C
A
B
55
Which letter represents the process of evaporation?
B
A
D
C
56
What statement is supported by the diagram?
Drinking water can become polluted from unsuspected sources.
Chemicals applied by farmers lower the level of pollution in drinking water
Toxic waste is safe if buried below the level of basements...
Human activities do not affect groundwater.
57
Weathering and erosion of Earth’s crust are
primarily caused by...
evaporation
gravity
sedimentation
volcanic activity
58
Most of Earth's water can be found in which state of matter?
gas
liquid
plasma
solid
