State Science Test Review

If a volcano does not erupt for some time, it is called a ____________ volcano.

an opening in Earth’s crust through which lava may flow

An _________ volcano is currently erupting or has recently erupted.

Uppermost layer where the atmosphere thins out and merges with interplanetary space

A volcano that stops erupting is called an ___________ volcano.

Meteors usually burn up in this layer of the atmosphere?

force of weight on an area above the air; measure of force of air pressing down on the surface

a sudden movement of Earth’s crust

The Aurora Borelis is found in this layer of the atmosphere.

Scientist consider some changes on Earth a fast change. Choose all that apply to a fast change?

underwater mountain ranges

Look at the diagram below. Which type of boundary does the diagram represent?

Look at the diagram below. Which type of boundary does the diagram represent?

the thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost layer of Earth

a cup-shaped depression that forms around a vent

the point where an earthquake starts

the solar energy that reaches a planet

Look at the diagram below. Which type of boundary does the diagram represent?

hot, molten rock that reaches Earth’s surface

an opening in a volcano

the point where an earthquake starts

Scientist consider some changes on Earth a slow change. Choose all that apply to a slow change?

the point on Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake

a scientific theory that Earth’s crust is made of moving plates

Which is an example of physical weathering?

earthquakes with smaller magnitudes

when one of Earth's plates can sink under the other one

a tool that is used to measure air pressure

Look at the picture. What process likely formed the canyon?

a tool used to measure the relative humidity in the air

the measure of the amount of energy released by an earthquake

Weather balloons reach this layer of the atmoshpere?

a scientist who examines rocks is known as a

the amount of water vapor in the air

the particles of soil or rock that may be eroded and deposited

the condition of the troposphere at a particular time and place

includes all the gases that surround Earth; divided into 5 layers

the measure of the amount of energy released by an earthquake

the process of dropping off bits of eroded rock

This layer provides most of our weather.

an outpouring of molten rock, ash, gases, or a combination of these

all Earth’s liquid and solid water; oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers, and the water underground

an opening in Earth’s crust through which lava may flow

Which is formed by the wind?