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EARTH SCIENCE BASELINE
EARTH SCIENCE BASELINE
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A review of the year 2021
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1
One revolution of Earth around the sun is called a....
month
day
year
2
Which energy source is renewable?
oil
natural gas
solar
coal
3
Where on Earth is most water vapor found?
in the oceans
at ground level
in rock formations
in the atmosphere
4
What science tool is this?
microscope
funnel
magnifying glass
ruler
5
Why is Earth said to be in the Solar System's "Goldilocks Zone?"
the Sun looks golden from Earth
the amount of sunlight is "just right"
we have a moon that is "just right"
we have the perfect number of species
6
The arrows on either side of the fault represent...
the relative movement of air masses
rock formations
volcanic eruptions
the relative movement of tectonic plates
7
Weathering and erosion of Earth’s crust are
primarily caused by...
volcanic activity
sedimentation
gravity
evaporation
8
The moon's gravity on Earth can be responsible for what?
Earth's magnetism
the weather
changing ocean tides
mountain ranges
9
For which object is the lighted surface shown
incorrectly
?
Mercury
moon
Earth
Venus
10
Which diagram best represents the tilt of Earth's axis in December?
1
2
4
3
11
What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
nitrogen
hydrogen
oxygen
carbon
12
What do we call all of the matter, energy, and processes found within Earth's boundary?
geoprocesses
Geological Interaction
geology
an Earth system
13
What kind of rock is formed from lava that cools on Earth's surface?
extrusive igneous rock
intrusive igneous rock
metamorphic rock
organic sedimentary rock
14
How does the atmosphere benefit Earth?
It protects Earth from cold air.
It protects Earth from other planets.
It protects Earth from the Sun's harmful rays.
It creates water.
15
The first column gives the rock classification. Which heading best describes the information in the second column?
The Value of Rocks
Method of Rock Formation
Minerals in Rocks
The Time Rocks Take to Form
16
What would happen if Earth had no atmosphere?
Earth would not have days.
The days would be cold and the nights would be hot.
The days would be hot and the nights would be cold.
Earth would not have nights.
17
The distance between the Sun and Saturn is approximately six times the distance between which other planet?
Mars
Venus
Earth
Jupiter
18
Approximately how often does Earth rotate on its axis?
every day
every year
every hour
every minute
19
A satellite image of a hurricane helps weather forecasters to..
predict the times of high tide and low tide
explain the effects of global warming on the ocean currents
predict the total number of storms to occur in one year
warns residents of hazardous weather conditions
20
What is Earth's natural satellite?
Saturn
Bill Nye
Jupiter
The Moon
21
What causes day and night?
rotation of Earth
Gravity
Sun
orbit of Earth
22
Which of the following processes changes rock on Earth's surface?
erosion
compaction
cementation
metamorphism
23
Igneous rocks are formed by
cementation
weathering
sedimentation
volcanic activity
24
What science tool is this?
magnifying glass
microscope
funnel
beaker
25
The photograph shows and object in space that has an icy core with a tail of gas and dust. The object is most likely..
a moon
an asteroid
a comet
a star
26
About what percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?
58%
3%
17%
39%
27
From what does the earth receive light and heat energy?
Mars
the Moon
the sun
Venus
28
Earth gets most of its light from
the Moon
the stars
other planets
the Sun
29
Which body in our solar system is classified as a star?
Sun
Earth
Venus
Mars
30
Which statement is true of all rocks?
Rocks are composed of minerals.
Rocks contain fossils.
Rocks contain organic material.
Rocks are formed in layers.
31
A wet shirt is put on a clothesline to dry on a
sunny day. The shirt dries because water molecules....
lose heat energy and evaporate
lose heat energy and condense
gain heat energy and condense
gain heat energy and evaporate
32
Which process is mostly responsible for the breaking down of the rock cliff into sand-sized sediment?
faulting
folding
weathering
precipitation
33
What force is responsible for keeping Earth in orbit the Sun?
duct tape
magnetism
gravity
friction
34
Which correctly describes the composition of the planet Earth?
it is an asteroid
it is a terrestrial planet
it is part of a dual-Sun system
it is a gas planet
35
Water is related to all forms of _______ on Earth.
matter
erosion
weather
rock
36
About what percentage of Earth is made up of water?
27%
53%
85%
71%
37
Approximately how long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around Earth?
1 day
1 week
1 month
1 year
38
T/F
: Every country on Earth has equal access to all natural resources.
FALSE
TRUE
39
All life on Earth exists within
this
major system:
geosphere
biosphere
hyrdrosphere
atmosphere
40
In which diagram are the layers of Earth correctly labeled?
3
4
2
1
41
Convection currents in Earth’s mantle are
believed to be responsible for
....
uneven surface heating
climatic changes
ocean currents
crustal plate movements
42
What is the force that pulls objects to the earth?
Newton
field
gravity
joule
43
The spinning of the Earth on its axis is called?
rotation
revolution
whirling
44
The layered mixture of gases surrounding Earth is called?
lithosphere
hydrosphere
hemisphere
atmosphere
45
This rock sample would best be classified as...
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic
volcanic
46
What statement is supported by the diagram?
Human activities do not affect groundwater.
Drinking water can become polluted from unsuspected sources.
Chemicals applied by farmers lower the level of pollution in drinking water
Toxic waste is safe if buried below the level of basements...
47
During which process is water released from land organisms into the atmosphere?
A
C
B
D
48
In which order should the diagrams be placed to represent the ecological succession that has taken place in the area?
D-C-B-A
C-D-A-B
D-C-A-B
C-D-B-A
49
How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?
15 days
29 ½ days.
365 days
50
Most of Earth's water can be found in which state of matter?
gas
solid
plasma
liquid
51
About how far away from the Sun is Earth located?
93,000 miles (150,000 km)
9.3 billion miles (15 billion km)
9.3 million miles (15 million km)
93,000,000 miles (150,000,000 km)
52
Which of the following is
NOT
a way that oceans influence Earth's ecosystems?
they provide a barrier to erosion
they play a key role in the carbon cycle
they transfer heat around the world
they provide renewable energy resources
53
Which of the following planets is
NOT
a terrestrial planet like Earth?
Neptune
Mars
Venus
Mercury
54
About how long does it take Earth to make one complete revolution?
365.25 days
60 minutes
24 hours
180 days
55
When Earth is in the position which location would experience the greatest number of daylight hours?
D
A
B
C
56
The Sun appears to move across the sky during
the day. The best explanation for this apparent
motion is that Earth is...
much smaller than the Sun
tilted on its axis
revolving around the Sun
rotating on its axis
57
Which letter represents the process of evaporation?
B
A
C
D
58
Which two energy sources together provide more than 50% of the energy needs of the United States?
natural gas and coal
oil and coal
hydropower and oil
nuclear and natural gas
