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Earth & Space Science Final Exam Review
Earth & Space Science Final Exam Review
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Type of volcano made of basaltic lava that is dome-shaped:
Shield
Composite
Cinder Cone
2
Which ocean lacks a unique basin?
Atlantic
Indian
Southern
Arctic
3
This fault type has crust moving horizontal to the fault line:
Strike-Slip
Normal
Reverse
Thrust
4
Where is the epicenter of an earthquake?
Next to the focus
On the fault line
Directly above the hypocenter
5
Which does NOT impact magma viscosity?
Silcate matter content
Color
Dissolved gases
6
What is the chemical formula for ozone?
O3
O2
O
7
What causes tsunamis?
Ocean currents
The Moon
Earthquakes
8
Which of these is NOT a sphere of Earth?
Hydrosphere
Chromosphere
Geosphere
Atmosphere
9
What part of a volcano holds the supply of molten rock?
Vent
Magma Chamber
Crater
Conduit
10
What is the biosphere?
Study of biology
All organisms on Earth
Uppermost layer of the atmosphere
11
How many planets are there?
9
8
6
12
12
Movement of lithosphere around a fault line causes:
Volcanoes
Earthquakes
Ocean Currents
Tornadoes
13
Type of fault where crust is moved down along a fault line:
Strike-Slip
Reverse
Normal
14
This is the point below the Earth's surface where energy is released during an earthquake.
Epicenter
Hypocenter
Fault Line
15
What is earthquake magnitude?
Amount of shaking
Amount of energy released
16
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific
Southern
Atlantic
Arctic
17
What is viscosity?
Resistance to flow
Resistance to be scratched
Ability to flow
18
Describe A'a lava flow.
Spewing flames
Jagged and rough
Smooth elongated braids
19
What type of volcanic eruption is called plinian?
Quiet
Explosive
20
True/False - The photosphere is part of the Moon that is bright at night.
True
False
21
Which planet has crushing atmospheric pressure?
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
22
Which of the following is the uppermost layer of the atmosphere?
Thermosphere
Exosphere
Troposphere
Stratosphere
23
Ocean water with higher salinity:
Has increased temperature
Has increased density
Has decreased density
24
Ocean tides are driven by the:
Wind
Moon
Sun
25
This lava flow appears as long braided tubes:
A'a
Aloha
Wiki wiki
Pahoehoe
26
What do bathymetric maps measure?
Temperature
Depth
Elevation
Albedo
27
Earthquake intensity is:
Amount of shaking
Measured by the Richter scale
Amount of energy released
28
Layer of the atmosphere having the highest ozone concentration:
Mesosphere
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Thermospshere
29
Area where the ocean basin meets the continent and crust transitions:
Abyssal Plain
Continental Margin
Deep Sea Fan
Continental slope
30
Name the 2 types of body waves.
Primary & Secondary
First & Second
Love & Primary
Love & Rayleigh
31
Which is NOT a Law of Radiation?
All objects emit energy
All objects are good emitters
Hotter objects radiate more energy
32
This marine zone provides enough light for photosynthesis to take place:
Benthic
Euphotic
Pelagic
33
Sonar is used for ______________ mapping.
Bathymetric
Topographic
Longitudinal
34
Describe New Moon:
Moon has no illumination
Another name for a solar eclipse
Moon is completely illuminated
35
Body and _____________ waves are the main categories fo seismic waves.
Surface
Parallel
Transverse
36
Which is a Greenhouse Gas?
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
37
Name the most abundant ocean salt.
H2O
NaCl
MgS04
38
Name the scientist who studied earthquakes in 1906:
HMS Challenger
H. F. Reid
E. F. Hutton
39
What type of volcanic eruption is called effusive?
Explosive
Quiet
40
Which planet is the largest?
Jupiter
Neptune
Saturn
Uranus
