Read the question carefully below.

The speed decreases due to an increase in cell size.

Read the question carefully below.

Uranus and Neptune are not included.

Which of the following statements best describes the convective zone?

It moves hot matter to surface and cold matter to center

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

Billions of galaxies and billions of stars

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

The plates are moved by heated material in the Earth.

Read the question carefully below.

It helps the community protect its natural resources.

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

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.

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

Read the question carefully below.

Sirius is much closer to Earth than Rigel.

Read the question carefully below.

It's thick atmosphere has a strong greenhouse effect.

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

The area was part of the seafloor 20 million years ago

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

it is probably sedimentary rock

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

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

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OCPS Earth/Space Science SSA Review

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

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Questions 25

Answers

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

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OCPS Earth/Space Science SSA Review

25 termsStudBud Administration3,528 plays

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

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

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