Which of the following statement describes how temperature changes in the Mesopshere?

Temperature decreases as altitude increase

The Law of Superposition states that, in horizontal layers of sedimentary rock, each layer is

older than the layer above & younger than the layer below

The most important lab safety rule is:

always follow your teacher's instructions exactly

What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?

crust, mantle, outercore, inner core

For an experiment to be considered valid(good) the results need to be which of the following?

verifiable(able to be retested) with similar results

What is the correct order of the planets out from the sun?

Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

What are the correct proportions of the elements hydrogen & oxygen thatcombine to make a water?

2 hydrogen atoms bonded to 1 oxygen atom

The Geologic Time Scale is a record of the:

life forms and geologic events in Earth's history

The rain shadow is an area:

of low precipitation on the leeward side of the mountains

The 5 factors that affect climate are:

latitude, altitude, topography, winds, & large area water

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1
Which measurements were taken in the mesosphere?
Measurements at 23km and 35km
Measurements at 86km and 92km
Measurements at 52km and 73km
measurements at 101km and 110km
2
Mechanical weathering of exposed bedrock causes the rocks to:
melt
breakdown
oxidize
grow larger
3
Which of the following statement describes how temperature changes in the Mesopshere?
Temperature remains the same as altitude increase
Temperature decreases as pressure increase
Temperature increase as altitude increase
Temperature decreases as altitude increase
4
Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called:
inferring
predicting
classifying
observing
5
What happens to the state of water in the process of evaporation?
it changes into a gas
it changes into a solid
it changes into a solvent
it changes into a liquid
6
The Law of Superposition states that, in horizontal layers of sedimentary rock, each layer is
Younger than the layer above it older than the layer below
older than the layer above & younger than the layer below
always older than any vertical layer
Neither older nor younger than the other layers
7
The most important lab safety rule is:
always follow your teacher's instructions exactly
always wear a lab apron
design and conduct your own experiments with out asking
always wear safety googles.
8
Name the star that is very dim and red in color:
Polaris
Betelgeuse
Barnard's Star
Rigel
9
Las Vegas get it water from which watershed?
Mississippi Watershed
Colorado Watershed
California Watershed
Great Basin Watershed
10
What is the change of state of liquid water to a gas vapor called?
condensation
oxidation
precipitation
evaporation
11
The texture of the soil is determined by:
gases
particle size
color
organic remains
12
The theory that states that pieces of Earth's Lithospheric plates are in constant slow motion:
Subduction
Plate tectonics
Deep-ocean trenches
Sea-floor spreading
13
Exposed rock will eventurally weather to form what component of the soil?
bedrock
humus
rock particles
organic material
14
What 2 things can an exploding supernova become when it is dying?
Red Giant & Supergiant
Nebula & Protostar
Blackhole & Neutron Star
White Dwarf & Black Dwarf
15
If you need to covert 524 grams to kilograms, what would your answer be?
52.4 kg
0.0524 kg
0.524 kg
5.24 Kg
16
The main source of energy for the atmosphere is the:
radioactivity
sun
moon
tides
17
Which letter indicates a change of gas vapor to liquid water?
B
D
C
E
18
What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?
outer core, inner core, crust, mantle
crust, outer core, inner core, mantle
crust, mantle, outercore, inner core
mantle, outer core, inner core, crust
19
What might cause scientists to change a scientific theory?
people disagree with it
it is too old
new evidence about it
it covers too broad a topic
20
For an experiment to be considered valid(good) the results need to be which of the following?
verifiable(able to be retested) with similar results
kept secret so others won't steal your work
shared with others for their interest
all experiments are valid
21
What is the theory that astronomers have developed to describe the formation of the universe?
Galactic expansion theory
Big Bang theory
Collisio-ring theory
Big Crunch theory
22
The Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic are divisions in geologic time called?
Periods
Epochs
Eras
Layers
23
What is the correct order of the planets out from the sun?
Mercury Uranus Saturn NeptuneJupiter Venus Mars & Earth
Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Neptune Uranus Jupiter SaturnMars Earth, Venus, and Mercury
Mars Venus Earth MercuryJupiter, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune
24
During what phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?
full moon
waxing gibbous moon
first quater moon
new moon
25
A Barometer is an instrument that can be used to measure.
cloudiness
temperature
air pressure
humidity
26
Which of the soil horizons is the topsoil layer?
Horizon B
Horizon A
Horizon O
Horizon C
27
When identifying minerals a "streak" test is:
reveals the mineral'c crystal structure
reveals the mineral's specific gravity
the same as a luster test
more reliable than color
28
The correct order of the phases of the moon as they occur, beginning with the new moon:
H, A, E, G, B, F, C & D
C, D, H, A, E, G, B, & F
D, C, F, B, G, E, A, &, H
B, F, G, E, C, A, D, & H
29
Which moon phases represent the waxing phases of the moon?
A, E, & G
F, G, & C
D, C, & B
H, F, & E
30
Name the group of stars that are brightest.
Main sequence
White dwarfs
giants
Supergiants
31
What must happen for the cycle from point C to point B?
erosion, heat, melting
melting, cooling, recrystallization
burial, heat, pressure
deposition, compacted, and cemented
32
What are the correct proportions of the elements hydrogen & oxygen thatcombine to make a water?
2hydrogen atoms bonded
2 oxygen atoms bonded
2oxygen atoms bonded to 1 hydrogen atom
2 hydrogen atoms bonded to 1 oxygen atom
33
What must happen for the cycle from point C to point B?
melting, cooling, recrystallization
deposition, compacted, and cemented
burial, heat, pressure
erosion, heat, melting
34
The 2 most abundant gases in the atmosphere are ?
Nitrogen and argon
Carbon dioxide and oxygen
Nitrogen and Oxygen
Carbon dioxide and nitrogen
35
Which letter indicates groundwater infiltration?
A
C
D
B
36
What was Pangaea?
the name of an ancient fossil
another name for continental drift
the name of a German scientist
the name of the supercontinent
37
What type of galaxy is the Milky Way
elliptical galaxy
irregular galaxy
globular cluster
Sprial galaxy
38
The geologic time we live in is the:
Cenozoic
Paleozoic
Mesozoic
39
The Geologic Time Scale is a record of the:
time on Earth since the extinction of the dinosaurs
thickness of sedimentary rock layers
life forms and geologic events in Earth's history
rate of fossil formation
40
How is the Sun's energy produced?
fossil fuels
nuclear fusion
gorces of gravity
nuclear fission
41
What is the reading on the triple beam balance?
452.78g
45.278g
450.28g
450.27g
42
Organic material in the soil is know as________.
humus
feldspar
bedrock
fertilizer
43
The protective ozone layer is found in which layer of the atmosphere?
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Troposphere
Stratosphere
44
The boundary between 2 air masses is a(n):
High-pressure area
climate
atmosphere
front
45
The rain shadow is an area:
of high precipitation on the leeward side of mountains
of low precipitation on the windward side of mountains
of low precipitation not created by mountains
of low precipitation on the leeward side of the mountains
46
What is A?
photosphere
chromosphere
flares
corona
47
What color stars are the coolest?
Orange
Red
Yellow
Blue-White
48
What is the combined attaction among water molecules that allows water to climb up papertowel?
polar action
capillary action
condensation
suface tension
49
The 5 factors that affect climate are:
small area water,topography, longitude, winds, & latitude
latitude, altitude, topography, winds, & large area water
topography, latitude, longitude,altitude, & large area water
latitude, longitude, altitude,topography, & winds
50
In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
51
Which parts of the sun's atmosphere become visible during an eclipse?
Chromosphere and Corona
Prominences and flares
Photosphere and chromospheres
Photosphere and Corona
52
Heat transfer within a fluid takes place by:
convection currents
radiation
conduction
density
53
Which letter indicates runoff?
D
B
A
C
54
What is the reading in the gradutated cylinder?
68 ml
66 ml
71 ml
63 ml
55
For a solar eclipse to occur, what must happen?
The Moon must be directly behindthe Earth
Earth must be directly betweenthe Sun and the Moon
The Moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun
The Sun must be directly betweenEarth and the Moon
56
Which rock layer would have the oldest fossil?
Layer C
Layer B
Layer D
Layer A
57
What is the process called when a gas changes into a liquid?
Evaporation
Condensation
Melting
Freezing
58
A place where 2 plates move away from each other moving in opposite directions.
Transform boundary
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
Suduction boundary
59
What is E?
Prominences
chromosphere
Corona
photosphere
60
Which words below describes the C Horizon?
Organic Matter
Topsoil
Subsoil
Partially weathered rock
61
What variable determines whether a protostar becomes a star?
color & brightness
surface temperature
mass
age
62
The Earth's wind belts results from?
different climates around the world
sun and tides
roation and uneven heating of the Earth
local winds
63
What happens to liquid water at 0^o C?
condenses
evaporates
freezes
boils
64
Fossils of flies, wasps, and other insects are most often preserved in:
ice
amber
sedimentary rocks
tar pits
65
NV state fossil is the Ichthyosaur. Why are these fossils found in NV desert?
NV was once covered by an ocean
Lake Mead once covvered most of NV
Ichthyosaurs were washed onto land by tsunamis
Ichthyosaurs left the water to die
66
Which of the following beads would allow for the fastest infiltration of water?
Beaker C
Beaker A
Beaker B
67
What is E?
photosphere
Corona
Prominences
chromosphere
68
Which property of water allows insects to walk on top of the water?
condensation
surface tension
capillary action
polar action
69
What is A?
chromosphere
corona
flares
photosphere
70
What does the earth revolve around?
Mars
The moon
The sun
The Stars
71
A watershed is a
a septic tank
an alluvial plain
a sewage treatment plant
a system of rivers of lakes
72
Whatis water that fills the cracks and spaces in the underground soil and rock layers?
groundwater
salt water
water vapor
rainwater
73
What was a major factor in weathering and erosion of the formation of the Grand Canyon?
Animals
Soil
Water
Sand
74
Which letter indicates precipitation?
D
C
B
A
75
What is the difference between weather and climate?
weather refers to the average of climate
climate refers to the average weather conditions
weather and climatea are the same
climate is the weather conditions at a particular time
76
How does a star's life begin?
A white dwarf begins to cool
As a nebula expands
Helium & Oxygen combine
Nebula & Protostar
77
How does Alpha Centauri A compare to our Sun in terms of color, brightness, and temperature?
Red in color, dimmer & cooler
Same color, brighter & cooler
Red in color, brighter, & warmer
same color, dimmer & warmer
78
Which letter indicates change of liquid water to gas vapor?
C
B
D
A

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