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Earth Science Final Review
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1
The OZONE layer is found in which layer of our atmosphere?
trophsphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
stratosphere
2
The way light reflects from the surface of a mineral is its:
crystal
luster
streak
3
Air pressure is:
higher (more) at the top of a mountain
the weight of the gases in the atmosphere
caused by wind
4
In which phase of matter are molecules furthest apart & moving FASTEST?
gas
solid
liquid
5
Which relationship is correct?
atoms make minerals which make rocks
rocks make minerals which make atoms
minerals make rocks, but neither is made of atoms
6
Which planet has an axis that is horizontal (tipped on its side) & has a green/blue color?
Uranus
Jupiter
Neptune
7
Which branch of Earth Science would study the layers of the Atmosphere?
Astronomy
Oceanography
Meteorology
Hydrology
8
Which planet has lots of craters & looks like our moon?
Venus
Neptune
Mercury
9
What is the energy source that fuels the water cycle?
hot plate
water
evaporation
sun
10
A common rock in northern MN is basalt, which is igneous. This tells us:
the area was once covered by glaciers
the area was once covered by lakes
the area was once had volcanic activity
11
Which planet is famous for its red color due to iron in the soil?
Mars
Uranus
Jupiter
12
Which is NOT a part of our solar system?
Big Dipper constellation
Uranus
Sun
Asteroid
13
The process that forms clouds is called:
condensation
precipitation
water vapor
evaporation
14
The time it takes a planet to spin once on its axis is a planet's:
month
year
day
season
15
The sun heating the sidewalks & streets is an example of:
convection
conduction
radiation
16
Liquid changing to a gas requires:
increase in energy
decrease in energy
no change in energy
17
How much of the moon is lit by the sun?
none, the moon creates its own light
half
it changes from night to night
18
Most earthquakes occur along which type of boundary?
transform
divergent
convergent
19
METAMORPHIC rock is formed when:
sediments are compacted & cemented together
heat & pressure underground transform an existing rock
magma and/or lava cools
20
A BALANCE measures:
the WEIGHT of an object
the DENSITY of an object
the MASS of an object
21
The time it takes a planet to revolve around the sun once is a planet's:
season
month
day
year
22
A rock found by a geologist is identified as 2.5 million years old. This is an example of:
an absolute date
a relative date
23
Which branch of Earth Science deals with FRESH water, such as Lake Superior?
Astronomy
Oceanography
Meteorology
Hydrology
24
What gas makes up MOST of our atmosphere?
water vapor
nitrogen
oxygen
carbon dioxide
25
What causes seasons?
distance from the sun
tilt of Earth on its axis
the moon
26
When the air is SATURATED the relative humidity is:
50%
100%
90%
0%
27
Rising, less dense air is:
HIGH pressure
LOW pressure
28
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?
organic (living)
has a crystalline structure
solid
naturally formed
29
NEW crust is formed at which type of boundary?
convergent
divergent
transform
30
Which TOOL is used to measure the VOLUME of liquid water?
beaker
thermometer
scale
ruler
31
In which type of rock do FOSSILS usually form?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
