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Introduction to Earth Science
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Carbon is stored as a type of rock in the...
atmosphere
biosphere
geosphere
hydrosphere
2
Which layer is labeled C
Asthenosphere
Lithosphere
Oceanic Crust
Continental Crust
3
Which layer is plastic like?
asthenosphere
Crust
lithosphere
Mesosphere
4
Hotter materials moving towards the surface due to Earths internal heat is called
convection
energy transfer
energy balancing
rotation
5
Which cycle is coal most related to?
Carbon Cycle
Phosphorus Cycle
Nitrogen cycle
Water Cycle
6
How many tardies equal 1 absence?
3
tardies are not absences
2
4
7
Which of the following removes Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere?
Decomposition
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Combustion
8
Which of the following statement explains how science impacts society?
Science does not affect society as much as some people think
New technology benefits society but may also cause problems
science is useless
new technology is created without any problems
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How many absences are you allowed before your credit is denied?
6
11
12
13
10
By understanding hownatural forces affect the environment, Earth scientists can
Better Predict Natural Disasters
change human nature
Prevent Natural disasters
change the course of history
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The strong, lower part of the mantle between the asthenosphere and outer core is
crust
core
lithosphere
mesosphere
12
What are the 4 main branches of Earth Science?
chemistry, physics, biology, zoology
geography, astrology, phrenology, psychology
geology, meteorology, astronomy, meteorology
geology, oceanography, astrology, meteorology
13
As early as 780 BC, Chinese scientists,
kept records of earthquakes
created accurate solar clocks
established modern science
compiled a catalog of rocks and minerals
14
Transpiration is part of which cycle?
phosphorus cycle
nitrogen cycle
water cycle
carbon cycle
15
Which of the following is NOT one of the major processes that recycles energy and matter?
nitrogen cycle
biocycle
phosphorus cycle
carbon cycle
16
Which structural layer is labeled E?
Oceanic Crust
Asthenosphere
Continental Crust
Lithosphere
17
A closed system is a system in which the only thing exchanged with the surroundings is
matter
energy
water
mass
18
The solid, outer layer of Earth that consists of the crust and rigid upper part of the mantle
Mesosphere
Lithosphere
Crust
Mantle
19
The thin and solid outermost layer of Earth above the mantle is called the
core
crust
mesosphere
lithosphere
20
Earth's circumference is about 40,000 km, and its shape is
an oval
an oblate spheroid
a perfect circle
a perfect sphere
21
Which of the following is the only cycle to not spend any time in the atmosphere?
water cycle
nitrogen cycle
phosphorus cycle
carbon cycle
22
Around 200 BC, ancient Greeks
kept records of earthquakes
created accurate solar clocks
compiled a catalog of rocks and minerals
established modern science
23
The study of meteorology involves the study of
meteors
outer space
animals
climate
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Earth Science is the study of
chemical equations
health and nutrition
Earth and its universe
human behavior
25
Fixing is done in the Nitrogen cycle by what organism?
Gingervitus
Fungi
Bacteria
Phytoplankton