Earth Science 2021 Midterm Review

All of the following are evidence of plate tectonics EXCEPT

___________ was the first astronomer to use a telescope for viewing the universe

What best describes a super giant?

Which layer of Earth is composed primarily of solid iron?

Based on the data in the table, the half-life of Carbon-14 is

What causes the various plates of the litosphere to move over time?

This diagram shows the bedrock beneath some hills. What process primarily responsible for forming the hills?

Most minerals do NOT split apart evenly. Instead, they have a characteristict type of

The oldest rock layer is on the bottom. Which law of relative dating states this fact?

A student finds a rock that contains small pieces of sea shells. What rock did she most likely find?

Based on the map, which point is the Earthquakes epicenter

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge exists between the African and South American plates. Which occurs at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

Which location on the graph best represents a star with average brightness and temperature?

Which does NOT result in mountain formaiton?

Which section of rock is the oldest?

Jonah wants to test the effectivenes of different brands of hand sanitizers. What would be the independent variable?

Sedimentary rock that is made up of rock fragments that become compacted and cemented together is called

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of space exploration to areas outside of astronomy?

To describe a rock's texture, geologist determine -

A theory differs from a hypothesis because a theory...

Rocks found on the ocean floor are 180 million years old. During which era could the ocean rocks have formed?

The milkyway galaxy is what type of galaxy

Which section of rock is an example of an igneus intrusion

Which of the following was primarily responsible for the development of life outside of the oceans?

This area of land with a variety of surface features is viewed from above. What caused the shift of surface features?