A Vestigial Structure in evolution means...?

A part of an organism has lost all/most of original function

The Hydrothermal Vents hypotheses of the Origin of Life states that...?

life began from hydrothermal vents at bottom of the ocean

What are the 4 fundamental forces?

Gravitational, Weak Nuclear, Strong Nuclear, Electromagnetic

What is the cause of plate motion in the mantle?

Convection currents from Earth's core

What impact do ocean currents have on the transfer of energy & climate?

they move cold and warm water around the globe

How does the fossil record support the Scientific Theory of Evolution?

fossilized animals from earlier times are studied for change

A divergent plate boundary is defined as...?

linear feature when 2 tectonic plates are moving apart

Chemical weathering is...

breakdown rocks from acid waters & faster at higher temps

Who contributed to the Theory of Plate Tectonics?

Ortelius, Wegener, Du Toit, Hess

The Panspermia hypotheses of the Origin of Life states that...?

life created in Universe, from meteoroids/asteroids/comets

How does the outer core produce the Earth's magnetic field?

Movements in liquid, iron inner core

What is the composition of each layer of the Earth?

Crust (rock), Mantle (rock), Core (metal-solid/liquid)

What causes currents?

wind & density differences from temperatures & salinity

What effects do currents have on Earth's climate?

by moving cold and warm water around the globe

The Primordial Soup Origin of Life states that...?

chemical evolution of particles containing carbon made life

The Atomic Theory states...?

matter is composed of discrete units called atoms

What does the Theory of Plate Tectonics state?

Earth's outer shell divided into plates that float on mantle

What patterns exist within Earth's ocean currents?

clockwise N. Hemisphere & counter-clockwise S. Hemisphere

A continental margin is located...

on the ocean floor & separates ocean crust from continental

The charge of each atom particle is...?

Proton (positive), Neutron (neutral), Electron (negative)

The location of protons, neutrons & electrons within an atom is...

Proton (middle), Neutron (middle), Electron (outside)

In evolution, a homologous structure is defined by...?

An organ or bone that appears in different animals

How does water move through the biosphere?

via the never-ending water cycle

How do the hydrosphere & biosphere interact on Earth?

hydrosphere provides water for the biosphere to grow & live

How does Ridge Push and Slab Pull cause tectonic plate motion?

Ridge Push (gravitational sliding), Slab Pull (subduction)

What 5 features are caused by deposition?

Deltas, Dunes, Beaches, Sandbars, Barrier Islands

What does the Coriolis Effect describe?

impact of Earth's rotations/direction of winds & currents

A convergent boundary is....

formed when 2 tectonic plates come together & collide

A transform boundary is...?

where 2 plates slide past one another

What surface processes produce surface formations?

water, wind, fire, erosion, deposition

The Water Cycle operates in the following order...

precipitation, surface runoff, evaporation, condensation

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1
What is a P-Wave?
A secondary seismic wave
An ocean feature
A primary seismic wave
Proton wave
2
A Vestigial Structure in evolution means...?
A part of an organism has lost all/most of original function
Vestibules have not yet evolved
Vestibules have evolved
Venomous snakes are evolving
3
The Hydrothermal Vents hypotheses of the Origin of Life states that...?
life began once Earth had an earthquake
life began from vents in glaciers
life began and species evolved once heated water cooled
life began from hydrothermal vents at bottom of the ocean
4
What are the 4 fundamental forces?
Gravitational, Weak Nuclear, Strong Nuclear, Electromagnetic
Weak Nuclear, Strong Nuclear, Electromagnetic, Plasma
Gravitational, Plasma, Nuclear, Electromagnetic
Gravitational, Medium Nuclear, Strong Nuclear, Electrodes
5
What is the cause of plate motion in the mantle?
Earth's rotation
Convection currents from Earth's core
Convection currents from radiation
The Equator
6
What Earth features do plate motions form?
Mountains, volcanoes, canyons
Trees, grass, rocks
Stones, soil
Soil, trees
7
What impact do ocean currents have on the transfer of energy & climate?
currents always cool the air above
none
they move cold and warm water around the globe
they warm all air above
8
How does the fossil record support the Scientific Theory of Evolution?
fossilized animals from earlier times are studied for change
it shows the technology of the time
it does not support it
it shows how farming evolved
9
A divergent plate boundary is defined as...?
vertical feature when 2 tectonic plate form
cracking of Earth's plates beneath China
linear feature when 2 tectonic plates are moving close
linear feature when 2 tectonic plates are moving apart
10
Photosynthesis is a key part of the Carbon Cycle. (True or False?)
True
False
11
Chemical weathering is...
breakdown rocks from acid waters & faster at higher temps
when rocks join together & become larger
high-speed flying sand that erodes rocks
aging of rocks
12
Who contributed to the Theory of Plate Tectonics?
Smith, Plate, Hess, Wegner
Wegener, Hess, Nye, Otono
Ortelius, Wegener, Du Toit, Hess
Ortelius, Hess, Nye, Otono
13
How do seismic waves provide a detailed picture of Earth's interior?
speeds are impacted by density & elasticity earth's layers
waves move faster thru solid rock and slower thru liquids
None of the above
Both 1 & 2
14
The Panspermia hypotheses of the Origin of Life states that...?
life created in Universe, from meteoroids/asteroids/comets
life initiated at a Sea Pan
life exists only on Earth
All of the above
15
What are the names of the Earth's systems?
All of the above
Nitrogen & Carbon Cycles
Phosphorus Cycle
Water (hydrologic) Cycle
16
What are the names of the 3 main internal layers of the Earth?
Crust, Mantle, Core
Cone, Mantle, Core
Crust, Shell, Cone
Mantle, Shelf, Plain
17
How does the outer core produce the Earth's magnetic field?
From the sun's heat
Movements in liquid, iron inner core
Water being heated
From the energy of Earth's oceans
18
What is the composition of each layer of the Earth?
Crust (molten), Mantle (rock), Core (rock)
Crust (rock), Mantle (rock), Core (metal-solid/liquid)
Crust (metal), Mantle (rock), Core (metal)
Crust (rock), Mantle (rock), Core (rock)
19
How does the development of the Theory of Plate Tectonics demonstrate the scientific process?
Wegener's theory not taken seriously for years yet prevailed
Wegener's theory provided new thoughts to scientists
All of the above
Later research yielded enough info to support the theory
20
What causes currents?
volcanoes
the change of seasons
wind & density differences from temperatures & salinity
rain
21
What is a S-Wave?
A radioactive wave that bends
A secondary seismic wave
An ocean surface current
An ocean wave that moves like a snake
22
What effects do currents have on Earth's climate?
by moving cold and warm water around the globe
by creating an environment for changing seasons
none
they make rain
23
The abyssal plain is ...?
None of above
between the continental rise & mid-ocean ridge
both 1 & 3
an underwater plain on ocean floor
24
The Nitrogen Cycle involves the atmosphere, plants and animals. (True or False)?
False
True
25
The Primordial Soup Origin of Life states that...?
life began in space
All of the above
life began from rain
chemical evolution of particles containing carbon made life
26
The Atomic Theory states...?
atoms move in an upward & downward fashion
atoms move in a circular pattern
matter is composed of discrete units called atoms
life is created from atoms in water
27
Mechanical weathering is...?
Both 2 & 3
when humans use tools to break down rocks
the disintegration of rocks without changing in composition
when animals break apart rocks that have cracked
28
What does the Theory of Plate Tectonics state?
Earth's outer shell divided into plates that float on mantle
Earth's plates were once connected
Tectonics creates the water cycle
Plate Tectonics are similar to fireworks
29
What patterns exist within Earth's ocean currents?
counter-clockwise in N. & S. Hemisphere
clockwise N. Hemisphere & counter-clockwise S. Hemisphere
clockwise in N. & S. Hemisphere
counter-clockwise in the N. & S. Hemisphere
30
How is heat transferred from the core to the crust?
Through Convection Currents
Through Radiation
Via Conduction
From the Sun
31
A continental margin is located...
in desert areas
All of the above
on the ocean floor & separates ocean crust from continental
in the Midwest
32
What are scientific explanations of the origin of life on Earth?
All of the above
Primordial Soup
Hydrothermal vents
Panspermia & Spontaneous Generation
33
What is the cause(s) of surface ocean currents?
melted glaciers
wind
Earth's rotation
All of the above
34
The charge of each atom particle is...?
Proton (positive), Neutron (neutral), Electron (negative)
Proton (negative), Neutron (neutral), Electron (positive)
Protein (positive), Nurture (neutron), Electron (negative)
Proton (positive), Neutron (neutral), Electron (neutral)
35
Why was Wegener's Theory of Continental Drift initially rejected?
the slow movement of continents could not be detected
there were already simpler explanations for same evidence
it was felt his idea was too big for the evidence at hand
all of the above
36
The location of protons, neutrons & electrons within an atom is...
Proton (middle), Neutron (middle), Electron (middle)
Proton (middle), Neutron (middle), Electron (outside)
Proton (edge), Neutron (middle), Electron (outside)
Proton (middle), Neutron (edge), Electron (outside)
37
What instrument is used to detect earthquakes?
Richter scale
Seismograph
SONAR
Thermometer
38
In evolution, a homologous structure is defined by...?
An organ or bone that appears in different animals
Human life
Changes in humans and snakes only
Organ or bone in horses only
39
In the Phosphorus Cycle, geological uplift pushes new rock to the surface. (True or False?)
False
True
40
How does water move through the biosphere?
via the never-ending carbon cycle
via the never-ending nitrogen cycle
via the never-ending phosphorus cycle
via the never-ending water cycle
41
How do the hydrosphere & biosphere interact on Earth?
they don't
hydrosphere provides light to Earth's plants
hydrosphere is located in space & provides heat to biosphere
hydrosphere provides water for the biosphere to grow & live
42
How does Ridge Push and Slab Pull cause tectonic plate motion?
Ridge Push (turning), Slab Pull (rolling)
Ridge Push (gravitational sliding), Slab Pull (subduction)
Ridge Push (rolling), Slab Pull (rocking)
Ridge Push (shake), Slab Pull (rattle)
43
What 5 features are caused by deposition?
Deltas, Dunes, Beaches, Sandbars, Barrier Islands
Beaches, Sandbars, Barrier Islands, Springs, Lakes
Deltas, Aquifers, Beaches, Sandbars, Barrier Islands
Aquifers, Beaches, Sandbars, Barrier Islands, Springs
44
What does the Coriolis Effect describe?
impact of the Sun on the ocean
hot in summer, cold in winter
impact of Earth's rotations/direction of winds & currents
changes in time zones
45
A convergent boundary is....
formed when 2 tectonic plates form 1 flat surface
formed when 2 tectonic plates come together & collide
formed when the Earth rotates
All of the above
46
What technologies are used to explore oceans?
SUV, SONAR
SONAR, ROV, AUV
All of above
SUV, ROV, AUV
47
A transform boundary is...?
where water cuts through Earth's crust
where water changes form
where 2 plates come together
where 2 plates slide past one another
48
Matter is defined as...
Anything that takes up space
Items that float
Gas and plasma only
Things that are important
49
What surface processes produce surface formations?
time
gravity
water, wind, fire, erosion, deposition
None of above
50
The Water Cycle operates in the following order...
precipitation, condensation, evaporation, surface runoff
precipitation, surface runoff, evaporation, condensation
condensation, evaporation, surface runoff, precipitation
surface runoff, condensation, evaporation, precipitation
51
The Water Cycle is also known as the Hydrologic Cycle. (True or False?)
True
False
52
How is Earth's magnetic field generated?
liquid iron core creates electric currents & magnetic fields
from the N. & S. poles
from the Sun
from the changes in seasons
53
The Spontaneous Generation of the Origin of Life states that...?
nonliving things are capable of producing life
all living things are created from the sun
nonliving & living things are created from water
All of the above
54
Nitrification is defined as...?
None of the above
water bacteria forms nitrates
bacteria in soil oxidize ammonia & form nitrates
bacteria in air form nitrates
55
What are the 4 states of matter?
solid, liquid, gas, plasma
solid, lipids, gas, plasma
air, soil, liquid, gas
air, solid, liquid, soil
56
How have computer models aided in the study of plate tectonics?
they don't
they use air streams to new predict wind
they translate from Spanish to English
predict how plates drift, crash, dive against each other
57
What is the cause(s) of deep ocean currents?
wind
glaciers melting
All of the above
differences in density of ocean water
58
How does matter move through the biosphere?
via biogeochemical cycles
via climate change
via push and pull techniques
via air filtering systems

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