Earth Science Review

Question 1

Which of these is the best example of how a volcanic eruption can be a constructive process?

Accepted Answer

Molten rock escapes from volcano & hardens to form new land.

Question 2

When a wave is at its highest point, it can be identified as the...

Accepted Answer

Crest

Question 3

A rock is exposed to high temps during a fire, its surface layers crack & peel. Example of...

Accepted Answer

weathering

Question 4

Which ocean shore zone structure protects the coastline?

Accepted Answer

Barrier Islands

Question 5

Which of these is an example of a destructive process?

Accepted Answer

the movement of material in a landslide

Question 6

Which movement of ocean water moves sand along the beach?

Accepted Answer

Long shore currents

Question 7

What causes Earth’s surface to shake during an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

release of energy along a fault line

Question 8

Tides are caused by gravity from the...

Accepted Answer

Moon

Question 9

High tide and low tide affect the level of water and the opening of an...

Accepted Answer

Inlets

Question 10

What is high tide?

Accepted Answer

the water level is at its highest point on the shore

Question 11

A possible impact of waves on the ocean shore zone is...

Accepted Answer

ocean sediments move and are deposited

Question 12

Natural events trigger mudslides/landslides. Which natural disaster is LEAST likely to do so?

Accepted Answer

a drought (lack of water)

Question 13

Overtime the shape and size of an inlet changes.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

What are the 4 main causes of erosion?

Accepted Answer

Wind, water, ice, gravity

Question 15

Which of the following is best described as a slow process of Earth?

Accepted Answer

Weathering

Question 16

Which of the following is not caused by the wind?

Accepted Answer

Tide

Question 17

What is the correct order of landforms, from closest to a continent to farthest away?

Accepted Answer

continental shelf-continental slope-ocean basin

Question 18

What two processes can cause big changes on Earth’s surface in a short amount of time?

Accepted Answer

Earthquakes & Volcanoes

Question 19

In what direction do the cold surface currents flow?

Accepted Answer

From polar regions to lower latitudes

Question 20

Deposition of sand can cause barrier islands to...

Accepted Answer

become larger

Question 21

Surface currents are warmer than deep ocean currents.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

What is most likely to be found in the ocean where 2 plates are moving away from one another?

Accepted Answer

rift zone

Question 23

What force causes surface currents on the ocean?

Accepted Answer

Wind

Question 24

Weather and winds affect which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Waves

Question 25

This area has changes in the level of salinity several times throughout the day.

Accepted Answer

Estuary

Earth Science Review

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Earth Science Review

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