Science Bowl Quiz 1

Question 1

The process of water, wind, or ice carrying away sediments is called _____________________.

Accepted Answer

erosion

Question 2

The best evidence for the model of Earth's interior comes from _____________.

Accepted Answer

seismology

Question 3

Starch is made of what simple sugar?

Accepted Answer

glucose

Question 4

Rocks and Minerals belong to which of the following spheres?

Accepted Answer

geosphere

Question 5

__________ is the protein that binds hemoglobin in red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

hemoglobin

Question 6

Low-silica content in magma forms _____________.

Accepted Answer

dark-colored rocks

Question 7

Coal is a type of __________________ sedimentary rock.

Accepted Answer

organic

Question 8

The process of dissolved minerals crystallizing and glueing sediments together is called

Accepted Answer

cementation

Question 9

A continental glacier is found in which of the following locations.

Accepted Answer

Greenland

Question 10

Granite is ________________________.

Accepted Answer

coarse grained

Question 11

What rock is formed by changes in heat and pressure?

Accepted Answer

metamorphic

Question 12

___________________ give the rock its texture.

Accepted Answer

grains

Question 13

Basalt is an __________________ igneous rock.

Accepted Answer

extrusive

Question 14

_______________________ is an igneous rock with a glassy texture.

Accepted Answer

obsidian

Question 15

Plants belong to which of the following spheres?

Accepted Answer

biosphere

Questions 15