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Released Earth Science SOL 2010 Questions
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1
The feature shown at A is
abyssal plain
continental slope
continental rise
continental shelf
2
Pollution due to coal burning most frequently tends to affect lakes by
increasing acidity
reducting radioactivity
increasing the concentration of nutrients
reducing the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide
3
Studying energy transfer in the oceans atmosphere and earth's interior they are studying
density
gravity
<p>convection</p>
4
Which structure is most similar to an allulvial fan in formation and composition
delta
watershed
lake
river
5
A large star that explodes near the end of its life cycle
nebula
black hole
supernova
red giant
6
Study the picture. What layers are missing
limestone 5, shale 6, sand 7
sand 3, shale 4, limestone 5
sand 1, shale 2, shale 8
sand 1 sand 3, sand 7
7
Ponds that increase the amount of water seeping into the ground will fail to work properly
in soils with low permeability
in areas with deep surface sands
in locations with shallow wells
in rock with high porosity
8
Low pressure system moved away from equator and over water. When it reaches 60 N latitude
most of its wind speeds are greatest
most of its energy is lost
the direction of rotation has changed
the water temperature is at its highest level
9
The feature shown at B is
continental rise
continental slope
continental shelf
abyssal plain
10
Which minieral is most likely an ingredient used in baby powder
pyrite
graphite
talc
corundum
11
Identify the geologic time in which fish first appeared
d
a
b
c
12
Identify the geologic time in which birds first appeared
d
c
a
b
13
The equator has a consistent climate than regions at middle latitudes because
they have strong, moist prevailing winds
they have high averages of yearly rainfall
they get about the same amount of radiant energy year round
they are close to large areas of very warm ocean waters
14
Scientist study trapped air in glaciers. What does it tell about Earth's climate?
changes in global wind pattern
changes in direction of the magnetic poles
changes in atmospheric pressure
changes in atomspher gas composition
15
Which natural process is the main cuase of the ocean currents shown
orbit of earth
evaporation
drift of continents
convection
16
Which Virginia watershed has the greatest impact in the state due to its size
James River Watershed
Tennesssee River Watershed
Chowan River Watershed
Rappahnnock River Watershed
17
Which event happened first (a)
the big bang
birth of the earliest star
formation of the sun
origin of life on earth
18
Identify the geologic time in which humans first appeared
c
d
a
b
19
A student hypothesizes that a rock formed from ocean sediments. Which would support this
a model of the different crustal plate boundaries
a textbook about rock formation methods
rock samples from several locations on earth
clam shells found within the rock samples
20
The feature shown at D is
continental rise
abyssal plain
continental shelf
continental slope
21
Crushed stone is an economic resource second to coal in Va. His is it mainly used
as a construction material
for coal min reclamation
in steel production
as building insulation
22
Which action would most likely reduce concerns about how strip mining can harm the environment
decrease the amount of labor needed in the mines
increase the usage of the products being mined
reclaim the ecosystem after mining
restrict mining operations to rural areas
23
Which event happened at c
formation of the sun
birth of the earliest star
origin of life on earth
the big bang
24
The highest and lowest tides are known as the spring tides. When do these tides occur?
during the new moon and crescent moon phases
between the half moon and full moon phases
between the full moon and crescent moon phases
during the new moon and full moon phases
25
Students on a geology field trip will identify minerals by their streak. What should they bring
a low pered telescope
a disposable sample of talc
a rough white ceramic tile
a long pointed iron rod
26
The feature shown at C is
continental shelf
abyssal plain
continental rise
continental slope
27
Determing how the sea floor changes over time has given scientists information about this
circulation of solar energy
formation rate of the ocean crust
patterns of carbon movment
impact of the atmosphere on ocean depth
28
The picture shows a sinkhole. Which of these most likely caused the sinkhole to form
the abrupt movement of two tectonic plates
the thinning of topsoil due to forest clearing
the collapes of the roof of a limestone cave
the impact of a meteroite striking the surface of earth
29
About 2.0 billion years ago, complex organisms began to inhabit earth. they developed because
changes in the atmopheric gases
sunlight being absorbed by land
the impact of comets
the eruption of volcanoes
30
Which event happened at last
formation of the sun
origin of life on earth
the big bang
birth of the earliest star
31
Identify the geologic time in which bacteria first appeared
b
c
d
a
32
characteristic do all the planets in our solar system have in common
direction of revolution
angle of axial tilt
percentages of atmospheric gases
features of a rocky crust
33
Which event happened at b
birth of the earliest star
origin of life on earth
formation of the sun
the big bang
