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Earth Science Final Exam Review Part 3
Earth Science Final Exam Review Part 3
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1
When two plates come together it is known as a
divergent boundary
convergent boundary
transform boundary
rift valley
2
What is the best explanation for why the inner core of Earth is solid metal?
its composed of materials that remain solid at high temps
inner core is too cold to melt
none of the given is correct
immense pressure of Earth prevents it from melting
3
Which best describes how metamorphic rock is formed?
materials get pressed together forming layers
water evaporates leaving behind small rock particles
rock melts into magma then cools
rocks change into new types due to heat and pressure
4
What makes up Earth's lithosphere?
bottom part of the mantle and the core
crust and top part of the mantle
mantle and the outer core
Earth's core and crust
5
How do farmers work to prevent wind erosion of topsoil?
plant crops in valleys rather than on hills
plant crops that grow close to the ground
surround field with natural barriers, such as trees
frequently plow their fields
6
Tides are caused mainly by
difference in how the moon pulls on different parts of Earth
Earth's rotation on its axis, which causes water to move
changes in gravity
strong winds blowing water onto coasts
7
What is the only type of rock that is not produced by either heating or cooling?
magma
metamorphic
sedimentary
igneous
8
Warm air rises above cool air because
warm air has the same density as cool air
warm air is less dense than cool air
warm air is more dense than cool air
warm air has more weight than cool air
9
Where does the energy to move Earth's plates come from?
wave energy in the oceans
radiation from the sun
heat energy from chemical reactions in the crust
heat generated in Earth's core
10
Which of the following involves a consumer and producer in a food chain?
snake eats a rat
hawk eats a mouse
cat eats a mouse
deer eats a leaf
11
Which of the following is most likely to make a rock crack and crumble?
snow melting in a crack in the rock
water freezing in a crack in the rock
dew evaporating on the rock
leaves decaying on the rock
12
How do carnivores obtain energy?
eat the food they make
eat animals
eat plants and animals
eat plants
13
How do herbivores obtain energy?
eat animals
eat the food they make
eat animals and plants
eat plants
14
Which of the following changes occurs during sublimation?
liquid to gas
gas to solid
solid to gas
gas to liquid
15
What causes a solar eclipse?
Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun
moon passes between the Sun and the Earth
Another planet passes between the Sun and the Earth
Sun passes between the Moon and the Earth
16
Which type of rock is formed when hot lava cools?
limestone
igneous
coal
metamorphic
17
The most important course of energy that heats the surface of Earth comes from
volcanic eruptions
the sun
geysers
the core
18
What is the main cause of seasons on Earth?
distance between Earth and the sun
orbit of Earth
tilt of Earth's axis
rotation of Earth
19
Earthquakes are more damaging to structures closest to the
seismic edge
longitudinal wave
mostporous rock
epicenter
20
How do bacteria help make soil more fertile?
combine with sand to form rocks
break down plant and animal matter
break down water into food
change sunlight into minerals
21
During the first day of what season does NC experience its longest day?
fall
summer
winter
spring
22
The chemical makeup of the Sun is
hydrogen and helium
hydrogen and oxygen
hydrogen, helium, and sulfate
oxygen and helium
23
Which of the following best describes how plants use the energy they receive from sunlight?
produce their own food
change water into heat
break down nutrients into rocks
make minerals for their roots
