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NC EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 9TH GRADE
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WHAT MOVEMENT OF EARTH IS REPSONSIBLE FOR NIGHT AND DAY
PERIGEE
REVOLUTION
PRECESSION
ROATATION
2
Which force is most responsible for the formation of the solar system?
electromagnetic force
nuclear force
interstellar force
gravity
3
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2→ C6H12O6+ 6O2+ 6H2O
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6+ 6O2
C6H12O6+ 6H2O → 6O2+ 6CO2
4
Soil Triangle: use this to find soil type: 20% clay, 60% silt, 20% sand
clay
clay loam
silty loam
sandy loam
5
Earth in its formative stages rotated on it's axis
more quickly than it does today
the same as when it was formed
more slowly than it does today
6
Earth’s axis slowly but continuously points in different directions, a movement known as ____.
revolution
retrograde motion
precession
rotation
7
How can plants chemically change rocks into soil?
They break rocks into small pieces
They strip the rocks of minerals.
They weather rocks with acid.
They increase the density of the rocks.
8
The energy source found that drives the processes that form igneous and metamorphic rocks?
the sun
the wind
Earth's interior
moving water
9
Earth’s axis slowly but continuously points in different directions, a movement known as ___
nutation
precession
revolution
rotation
10
A divergent boundary at two oceanic plates can result in a ____.
mid-ocean ridge
continental volcanic arc
subduction zone
volcanic island arc
11
Tsunamis are ____.
waves that are produced by tidal forces
often caused by movements of the ocean floor
waves that cannot cause damage on land
often caused by hurricanes
12
On the global grid, the prime meridian is at ____
90 degrees latitude
0 degrees latitude
0 degrees longitude
90 degrees longitude
13
Which seismic waves travel most rapidly?
tsunamis
S waves
P waves
surface waves
14
When an earthquake occurs, energy radiates in all directions from its source, which is called
the epicenter
fault line
the focus
flat line
15
According to the plate tectonics model, what layers form Earth’s rigid, mobile plates?
upper and lower mantle
crust and uppermost mantle
inner and outer core
crust only
16
A tectonic plate consists of ____.
the asthenosphere only
Iron and copper ore
inner and outer core
the crust and uppermost mantle
17
minimum number of seismic stations that is needed to locate of an earthquake’s epicenter?
four
one
three
two
18
what causes high and low tides?
coriolis effect
gravitational pull of moon
rotation of earth
jet stream winds
19
Which of the following is NOT a major component of soil?
humus
air
mineral matter
earthworms
20
All of the energy that drives Earth’s rock cycle comes from
the breakdown of organic matter
the wind
the movement of water over Earth’s surface
Earth’s interior and the sun
21
Wave impact and pressure cause ____.
refraction
tides
erosion
deposition
22
Gamma rays, X-rays, visible light, and radio waves are all types of
ultraviolet radiation
electromagnetic radiation
chromatic aberration
nuclear energy
23
Why do earthquakes often cause damaging fires?
Magma from deep underground escapes through faults.
Eartquake vibration canbreak gas, water, andelectrical lines
Tsunamis from earthquakes generate enough heat
Lightning strikes are common during earthquakes.
24
Which of the following human activities has caused an increase in soil erosion?
plowing land for farming
all of the above
clearing land for construction
deforestation
25
What climate would it be BEST to place a statue for the slowest rate of chemical weathering?
hot and humid
cold and dry
hot and dry
cold and humid
26
When water freezes, its volume ____
decreases greatly
expands
stays the same
decreases slightly
27
One big time Kepler law states that orbits are
elliptical
spherical
circular
28
Deep ocean trenches are associated with ____
transform fault boundaries
subduction zones
Deep ocean trenches are associated with ____
rift zones
29
Mars’ axial tilt is 25.19°. Earth’s axial tilt is 23.5°. Mars would have:
Mars’ year is shorter than Earth’s year.
Mars has less extreme seasonal changes than Earth.
Mars has more extreme seasonal changes than Earth.
Mars’ year is longer than Earth’s year.
30
The shape of a planet's orbit is
irregular
elliptical
parabolic
circular
31
New ocean crust is formed at ____.
transform boundaries
convergent boundaries
subduction zones
divergent boundaries
32
Which type of energy is primarily involved as acid rain weathers the limestone?
electromagnetic energy
chemical energy
thermal energy
nuclear energy
33
The product of nuclear fusion is ____.
helium
oxygen
hydrogen
nitrogen
34
True or false: If it is summer in North America then it is summer is South America
false
ture
35
What is the driving force for the movement of the lithospheric plates?
unequal distribution of heat within Earth
unequal distribution of heat in the oceans
heat in the atmosphere
heat from the sun
36
What is the driving force for the movement of the lithospheric plates?
heat in the atmosphere
unequal distribution of heat within the Earth
heat from the sun
unequal distribution of heat in the oceans
37
According to the plate tectonics model, what layers form Earth’s rigid, mobile plates?
crust only
upper and lower mantle
inner and outer core
crust and uppermost mantle
38
Which process contributes MOST to the formation of a sinkhole
volcanic eruptions
chemical weathering
wind erosion
plate movement
39
Which structures is built off-shore to reduce erosion from large breaking waves?
seawall
jetty
groin
breakwaters
40
The Ring of Fire is known for and found
earthquakes, volcanoes in Pacific Ocean
volcanic activity in the south of Europe
earthquakes, volcanoes in Indian Ocean
tornadoes across the midwest of United States
41
The mechanism for moving continents to support Alfred Wegener and Continental Drift is
sea floor spreading
rivers and lakes
mountain ranges
rift valleys
42
What type of rocks are formed by processes powered by the sun?
metamorphic rocks
igneous rocks
sedimentary rocks
43
Why is loam the ideal soil for agriculture?
It both absorbs and drains moisture
It allows room for root growth
All of the above
It is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay
44
Which of the following affects the amount of destruction caused by earthquake vibrations?
the design of structures
the intensity and duration of the vibrations
all of these are correct
the nature of the material on which structures are built
45
The Sun is a star. How do stars get their energy?
2 atoms fuse, energy release, and increase of atomic nuclei
1 atom is split, energy release, decrease in nuclei size
fusion and fission both happen to release energy in the sun
46
Which of the following structures is built off shore toreduce erosion from large breaking waves
breakwater
groin
jetty
seawall
47
Fossils are only found in ____.
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
igneous rock
48
A rock has MOST likely traveled a long distance from its place of origin if it is
rough and dense
rounded and smooth
partially faded
very small
49
See graphic> 70% clay, 10 % silt, 20 sand would be:
loam
silt
sandy loam
clay
50
Which of these factors affects the rate of weathering?
surface area of the exposed rock
climate
chemical composition of the exposed rock
all of the above
