Which of the following statements describes the climate of an area?

The average temperature from 1930–1996 was 23°C (74°F).

Which type of rock is most likely shown and how would you know this?

it is probably sedimentary rock

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Sirius is much closer to Earth than Rigel.

Read the question carefully below.

Lunar eclipse: The Earth is casting a shadow on the moon

Read questions carefully below.

Changes in atmosphere,change hydrosphere and biosphere

Which statement is true regarding the speed of the planets as they orbit the Sun?

The closer it is to the Sun, the faster it travels.

Read the question carefully below.

It's thick atmosphere has a strong greenhouse effect.

Read the question carefully below.

It helps the community protect its natural resources.

Which of the following statements best describes the convective zone?

It moves hot matter to surface and cold matter to center

What is the primary cause of the movement of Earth's tectonic plates?

The plates are moved by heated material in the Earth.

Which statement BEST describes the number of galaxies and stars in the universe?

Billions of galaxies and billions of stars

Based on the graphs, what conclusion can you make about the Peace River?

The area was part of the seafloor 20 million years ago

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The speed decreases due to an increase in cell size.

Read the question carefully below.

Uranus and Neptune are not included.

Denise learned that there are two factors that cause the seasons. What are these factors?

Earth’s revolution around the Sun & the tilt on its axis

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1
Which of the following statements describes the climate of an area?
The average temperature from 1930–1996 was 23°C (74°F).
There should be heavy rains tomorrow morning.
The high temperature on September 4, 2009, was 32°C(89°F).
The rains next week are expected to cause some flooding.
2
Read the question carefully below.
a rift valley
a mountain range
a mid-ocean ridge
a volcano
3
Which type of rock is most likely shown and how would you know this?
most likely metamorphic rock
it is probably metamorphic rock
most likely igneous rock
it is probably sedimentary rock
4
Read the question carefully below.
Sirius is a hotter star than Rigel.
Sirius is much closer to Earth than Rigel.
Rigel is much closer to Earth than Sirius.
Rigel is a hotter star than Sirius.
5
Which arrow shows convection?
4
2
1
3
6
Read the question carefully below.
Lunar eclipse: The Earth is casting a shadow on the moon
Solar eclipse: The Moon casts a shadow on the Earth & Sun
Solar eclipse: The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon
Lunar eclipse: The Moon is shadowed by the Sun
7
Read questions carefully below.
Changes in geosphere,change hydrosphere and atmosphere
Changes in atmosphere,change cryosphere and hydrosphere
Changes in hydrosphere,change biosphere and atmosphere
Changes in atmosphere,change hydrosphere and biosphere
8
Which statement is true regarding the speed of the planets as they orbit the Sun?
The closer it is to the Sun, the faster it travels.
There is no relationship between the speed and distance
Jupiter orbits around the Sun twice as fast as Earth.
The farther away itis from the Sun, the faster it travels
9
Which statement correctly indicates why one of the group’s steps were accurate or inaccurate?
Group 2’s model was inaccurate
Group 2 was accurate
Group 1 was inaccurate
Group 1 was accurate
10
Read the question carefully below.
It rotates much faster as compared to Mercury.
It does not have water, but Mercury does.
It's thick atmosphere has a strong greenhouse effect.
It has a solid surface and Mercury does not.
11
Read the question carefully below.
It can be more easily converted into a news article.
It helps the community protect its natural resources.
It will outline the safety procedures for workers.
12
Read the question carefully below.
Layer D is older than layer C.
Layer A is older than all other layers.
Layer C is younger than layer B.
Layer B is older that layer C.
13
Which of the following statements best describes the convective zone?
This layer consists of a solid and liquid sections.
It is responsible for moving energy from the center outward
It moves hot matter to surface and cold matter to center
It produces light that moves outward
14
Which fossil would most likely be found on Earth’s surface?
Fossil F
Fossil H
Fossil G
Fossil E
15
What is the primary cause of the movement of Earth's tectonic plates?
They are pulled toward areas that arecooler than others
The plates are moved by heated material in the Earth.
The plates are floated along ocean waves.
The plates are lifted by the eruption of volcanoes
16
Which statement BEST describes the number of galaxies and stars in the universe?
Millions of galaxies and millions of stars
Billions of galaxies and millions of stars
Billions of galaxies and billions of stars
Millions of galaxies and billions of stars.
17
Read the question carefully below.
It is of a distant solar system
It is of the entire universe
It is of the formation of a new planet
It is a galaxy
18
Read the question carefully below.
C
D
B
A
19
Based on the graphs, what conclusion can you make about the Peace River?
Overtime, the number of land animals in the area increased
The area was part of the seafloor 20 million years ago
20 million years ago, animals lived on islands on the river
Earthquakes have disturbed the layers of fossils
20
What season is it in the northern hemisphere when the Earth & Sun are in these positions?
Summer
Fall
Spring
Winter
21
Read the question carefully below.
greater oxygen production
colder temperatures
increased erosion
excess ground moisture
22
Read the question carefully below.
The speed decreases due to the gravitational pull of the Sun
The speed increases due to the gravitational pull of the Sun
The speed increases due to its large size.
The speed decreases due to an increase in cell size.
23
Read the question carefully below.
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
The moon revolves around the Sun.
Uranus and Neptune are not included.
The Sun is located at the center.
24
Denise learned that there are two factors that cause the seasons. What are these factors?
Earth’s revolution around the Sun & the Sun’s brightness
Earth’s revolution around the Sun & the tilt on its axis
Earth’s tilt and speed of rotation on its axis.
The spin of Earth’s on its axis & brightness of the Sun
25
Read the question carefully below.
Air pressure
The Sun
Ocean currents
The wind

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Earth Science FCAT Review

25 termsStudBud Administration7,438 plays

Questions cover the Earth Science Subtopics. The following questions have been somewhat altered to fit the criteria of Quiz

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Questions 25

Answers

1
Which of the following statements describes the climate of an area?
The average temperature from 1930–1996 was 23°C (74°F).
There should be heavy rains tomorrow morning.
The high temperature on September 4, 2009, was 32°C(89°F).
The rains next week are expected to cause some flooding.
2
Read the question carefully below.
a rift valley
a mountain range
a mid-ocean ridge
a volcano
3
Which type of rock is most likely shown and how would you know this?
most likely metamorphic rock
it is probably metamorphic rock
most likely igneous rock
it is probably sedimentary rock
4
Read the question carefully below.
Sirius is a hotter star than Rigel.
Sirius is much closer to Earth than Rigel.
Rigel is much closer to Earth than Sirius.
Rigel is a hotter star than Sirius.
5
Which arrow shows convection?
4
2
1
3
6
Read the question carefully below.
Lunar eclipse: The Earth is casting a shadow on the moon
Solar eclipse: The Moon casts a shadow on the Earth & Sun
Solar eclipse: The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon
Lunar eclipse: The Moon is shadowed by the Sun
7
Read questions carefully below.
Changes in geosphere,change hydrosphere and atmosphere
Changes in atmosphere,change cryosphere and hydrosphere
Changes in hydrosphere,change biosphere and atmosphere
Changes in atmosphere,change hydrosphere and biosphere
8
Which statement is true regarding the speed of the planets as they orbit the Sun?
The closer it is to the Sun, the faster it travels.
There is no relationship between the speed and distance
Jupiter orbits around the Sun twice as fast as Earth.
The farther away itis from the Sun, the faster it travels
9
Which statement correctly indicates why one of the group’s steps were accurate or inaccurate?
Group 2’s model was inaccurate
Group 2 was accurate
Group 1 was inaccurate
Group 1 was accurate
10
Read the question carefully below.
It rotates much faster as compared to Mercury.
It does not have water, but Mercury does.
It's thick atmosphere has a strong greenhouse effect.
It has a solid surface and Mercury does not.
11
Read the question carefully below.
It can be more easily converted into a news article.
It helps the community protect its natural resources.
It will outline the safety procedures for workers.
12
Read the question carefully below.
Layer D is older than layer C.
Layer A is older than all other layers.
Layer C is younger than layer B.
Layer B is older that layer C.
13
Which of the following statements best describes the convective zone?
This layer consists of a solid and liquid sections.
It is responsible for moving energy from the center outward
It moves hot matter to surface and cold matter to center
It produces light that moves outward
14
Which fossil would most likely be found on Earth’s surface?
Fossil F
Fossil H
Fossil G
Fossil E
15
What is the primary cause of the movement of Earth's tectonic plates?
They are pulled toward areas that arecooler than others
The plates are moved by heated material in the Earth.
The plates are floated along ocean waves.
The plates are lifted by the eruption of volcanoes
16
Which statement BEST describes the number of galaxies and stars in the universe?
Millions of galaxies and millions of stars
Billions of galaxies and millions of stars
Billions of galaxies and billions of stars
Millions of galaxies and billions of stars.
17
Read the question carefully below.
It is of a distant solar system
It is of the entire universe
It is of the formation of a new planet
It is a galaxy
18
Read the question carefully below.
C
D
B
A
19
Based on the graphs, what conclusion can you make about the Peace River?
Overtime, the number of land animals in the area increased
The area was part of the seafloor 20 million years ago
20 million years ago, animals lived on islands on the river
Earthquakes have disturbed the layers of fossils
20
What season is it in the northern hemisphere when the Earth & Sun are in these positions?
Summer
Fall
Spring
Winter
21
Read the question carefully below.
greater oxygen production
colder temperatures
increased erosion
excess ground moisture
22
Read the question carefully below.
The speed decreases due to the gravitational pull of the Sun
The speed increases due to the gravitational pull of the Sun
The speed increases due to its large size.
The speed decreases due to an increase in cell size.
23
Read the question carefully below.
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
The moon revolves around the Sun.
Uranus and Neptune are not included.
The Sun is located at the center.
24
Denise learned that there are two factors that cause the seasons. What are these factors?
Earth’s revolution around the Sun & the Sun’s brightness
Earth’s revolution around the Sun & the tilt on its axis
Earth’s tilt and speed of rotation on its axis.
The spin of Earth’s on its axis & brightness of the Sun
25
Read the question carefully below.
Air pressure
The Sun
Ocean currents
The wind