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2015 Released Earth Science SOL Questions 1-30
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1
Fossil at X dated to be 65 mil yrs old What can relative dating indicate about the fossil at Y?
The age of the organism when it dies
The similar time period in which the organsim lived
The distortion of the organism by the fault
The type of environement the organism lived in
2
Which was the first object made by humans to orbit Earth
B
D
A
C
3
Which is a characterisitc of all non foliated metamorphic rocks
cleavage planes
metallic luster
lack of banding
presence of fossils
4
Remains of ancient life are most often preserved through which process?
entrapment in tar
burial in sediment
freezing
drying out
5
A star begins its formation as gravitational forces cause instability within a
supernova
red giant
black hole
nebula
6
Why do regions near the equator have consistent climate vs regions at middle latitudes
They get about the same amount of radiant energy year round
They have strong, moist wetserly prevailing winds
They are close to large areas of v
They have high averages of hearly rainfall
7
Which type of rock is formed by process in the second diagram?
chemical sedimentary
extrusive igneous
<p>Metamorphic</p>
intrusive igneous
8
Which best describes the area shown in this aerial photograph?
Forest and Farmland
folded mountainside and rivers
Deeply eroded bedrock
Extensive urban development
9
Which substance is a mixture of organic matter and weathered rock?
granit
schist
limestone
soil
10
Why does a comet's tail point away from the Sun?
The Moon's light only shines on part of the comet
The comet's tail is following the path of Juipiter
It is being pulled by a nearby black hole
The solar wind blows the tail away from the Sun
11
The cleavage properties of mic result from the
weak bonds between flat layers
strong covalent bonds within dense carbon clusters
metallic bonds between all elements present
alternating layers of silica and aluminum
12
Which of these can be used to measure atmospheric pressure?
barometer
thermometer
anemometer
seismometer
13
Under which condition would a lowering of the water table most likely occur?
decreased runoff due to the planting of grass
slow evaporation of heavy rainfall
Extended drought over the recharge zone
icecaps expand and cause lower sea levels
14
Identify the variables.
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
15
Which type of rock is formed by process in the third diagram?
extrusive igneous
intrusive igneous
chemical sedimentary
organic sedimentary
16
The fossils located in which labeled area is most likely the oldest
2
3
1
4
17
Weather map helps to predict the location of a storm by giving which type of information
air pressure
temperature
humidity
wind speed
18
Determing how the sea floor changes over time has given scientists information about the
circulation of solar energy
impact of the atmosphere on ocean depth
patterns of carbon movement
formation rate of the ocean crust
19
Which coordinates indentify a location N of a city that has latitude of 38 N & longitude 25 W
38 N and 47 W
25 N and 38 W
47 N and 25 W
0 and 0
20
Which type of rock is formed by process in the last diagram?
<p>organic sedimentary</p>
chemical sedimentary
intrusive igneous
extrusive igneous
21
A river flows into a lake the velocity of water decreases. Which sediment will be at number 2?
Clay sized particles
Sand Grains
large gravel
22
The moon has a stronger influence on Earth's tides than the sun because the moon
is denser than the sun
has more mass than the sun
moves much faster relative to Earth
is much closer to Earth
23
Spacecraft traveling to Jupiter from Earth would most likely have to navigate through which?
Neptune
Uranus
Comet's tail
Asteroid belt
24
Rocks formed from hot, molten magma
chemical sedimentary
metamorphic
igneous
clastic sedimentary
25
At which range of altitude is air pressure closest to 40 kPa
between 6.0 km and 7.5 km
between 4.5 km and 6.0 km
between 9.0 km and 10.5 km
between 7.5 km and 9.0 km
26
Which type of rock is formed by process in the first diagram?
Metamorphic
extrusive igneous
intrusive igneous
chemical sedimentary
27
Which structure is most similar to an alluvial fan in formaticn and composition
watershed
river
lake
delta
28
The impact of a meteorite 66.5 mya led to extinction of species. Which supports this theory?
Iridium in metorites is present in rock that are 66.4 my old
The Cenozoic Era began 66.4 mya when the Mesozoic Era ended
Many asteroids are found between Mars and Jupiter
Many meteorite impact sites hae been identified on Earth
29
To protect aquifers near landfills, material is placed under soil What property does it possess
high relectivity
Lower permeability
High porosity
low conductivity
30
Which natural process is the main cause of the ocean currents shown?
Evaporation
orbit of Earth
Drift of Continents
convection
