2015 MCAS Earth Science Review

What feature of space is most likely being described below?

The following map shows where changes have occurred in Massachusetts over time.

What is the best explanation why California has more earthquakes than Massachusetts?

The Moon is kept in orbit around the Earth by which of the following?

Which best represents the angle the Sun’s rays as it strikes location X at noon on June 21?

In which position would the Moon appear as a full moon as seen from Earth?

Shark fossils found on top of a mountain indicate that the region

This is a satellite image of an Earth's feature. What most likely helped form feature X?

Seafloor spreading provides evidence of which of the following Earth processes?

Igneous rocks are most likely to be found

The diagram below represents a landform.

Heat from deep within the Earth's interior is transferred to the surface by

Which is the best explanation for the arrangement of the volcanoes of "The Ring of Fire"?

Which of the following has a warmer average surface temperature than Earth?

Index fossils help scientists estimate rocks' ages because they only existed for a short time.

What is the primary energy source that drives all weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes?

Which feature best indicates that glaciers once covered the area

A map with contour lines is shown below.

Which of the following describes how the air and soil temperatures changed after sunset ?

The Appalachian Mountains were once taller. Which process is responsible for decreased height?