Earth and Space Final Review I Sem. I

Question 1

Small pieces of plant or animal remains, rock types, and minerals are called _________________.

Accepted Answer

sediments

Question 2

Choose the following processes that occur when igneous rock is being formed.

Accepted Answer

cooling/hardening

Question 3

One or more minerals bound together make up ______________________.

Accepted Answer

a rock

Question 4

The Earth System has ____________ spheres.

Accepted Answer

four

Question 5

The ____________ consists of the Earth itself.

Accepted Answer

geosphere

Question 6

The _______________ consists of the Earth's lakes, ponds, rivers, and oceans.

Accepted Answer

hydrosphere

Question 7

The Moh's Hardness Scale judges mineral hardness on a scale of ________________.

Accepted Answer

1-10

Question 8

Following steps to test a hypothesis about a scientific question called a(n) _____________.

Accepted Answer

experiment

Question 9

_________________ is a form of data that is universally understood.

Accepted Answer

Math

Question 10

Which of the following is a natural resource used as a conductor in computer chips?

Accepted Answer

gold

Question 11

Scientists use organic matter in rock to find the absolute age by using the process of _______.

Accepted Answer

carbon dating

Question 12

Be as detailed as possible when making scientific _______________________.

Accepted Answer

observations

Question 13

The __________ is the envelope of gases surrounding and protecting the Earth's other 3 spheres.

Accepted Answer

atmosphere

Question 14

Mechanical weathering caused by the grinding of rock pieces against each other is called _____.

Accepted Answer

abrasion

Question 15

The repeated series of events by which rock changes form is _________________________________.

Accepted Answer

the rock cycle

Question 16

The __________________ consists of all Earth's living organisms.

Accepted Answer

biosphere

Question 17

The geological processes of __________ and _________ can happen at any point in the rock cycle.

Accepted Answer

weathering/erosion

Question 18

Which is not true of crystals?

Accepted Answer

Every mineral is a crystal.

Question 19

Which model would best represent the law of superposition in relative dating strata layers?

Accepted Answer

a pile of laundry

Question 20

Part of an experiment that can be changed to impact the outcome of it is called a(n) _________.

Accepted Answer

variable

Question 21

Molten rock under the Earth's surface is called __________.

Accepted Answer

magma

Question 22

Minerals break down when subjected to _______ and ________.

Accepted Answer

heat/pressure

Questions 22