Earth Science Final Exam Review Part 1

Tides are at their highest during

Soil that drains slowly most likely has a high amount of

Which of these best describes the composition of the inner core of Earth?

The farming practice which would improve soil fertility is

Which of these is a natural resource of North Carolina?

What do plants provide directly to all animals?

Twice a year the length of the day and night are equal. The term for this occurrence is

Soil is a complex mixture of

Ocean tides result mainly from

Which term refers to the bending of light?

What processes change liquid water into water vapor in the water cycle?

Photosynthesis is the process that converts carbon dioxide and water into

Students collect pond water in their beakers. Which is the best unit for the volume of water?

Which animal is most likely to be found living and feeding on the forest floors of NC?

Human beings are omnivorous because they eat

Which improves the fertility of soil by breaking down once-living matter and aerating the soil?

Which of these Earth layers is the thinnest?

Which best describes one way igneous rocks form?

A plant that needs well drained soil would grow best in soil made mostly of

What type of eclipse occurs when Earth is between the sun and the moon?

At each higher level of the food pyramid

Nature's recyclers are

The northern hemisphere experiences summer in June, July, and August because

The length of a day is based on the amount of time that

This biome has many insects, lizards, snakes, & cacti with extreme temps and little rainfall. 

Some plants have stems that can hold water with no leaves. In which biome is this important?

Which is a list of abiotic parts of an environment?

What do vibrations from tectonic plate movement cause?

The organisms that convert solar energy and raw materials into food are