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

Billions of galaxies and billions of stars

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

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

The plates are moved by heated material in the Earth.

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Uranus and Neptune are not included.

Read the question carefully below.

Sirius is much closer to Earth than Rigel.

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Changes in atmosphere,change hydrosphere and biosphere

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It's thick atmosphere has a strong greenhouse effect.

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

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

Which of the following statements best describes the convective zone?

It moves hot matter to surface and cold matter to center

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.

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

Read the question carefully below.

It helps the community protect its natural resources.

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1
Which statement BEST describes the number of galaxies and stars in the universe?
Millions of galaxies and billions of stars.
Billions of galaxies and millions of stars
Millions of galaxies and millions of stars
Billions of galaxies and billions of stars
2
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 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 tilt on its axis
3
Which fossil would most likely be found on Earth’s surface?
Fossil H
Fossil F
Fossil E
Fossil G
4
What is the primary cause of the movement of Earth's tectonic plates?
The plates are moved by heated material in the Earth.
The plates are floated along ocean waves.
They are pulled toward areas that arecooler than others
The plates are lifted by the eruption of volcanoes
5
Read the question carefully below.
Air pressure
Ocean currents
The wind
The Sun
6
Read the question carefully below.
The moon revolves around the Sun.
The Sun is located at the center.
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
Uranus and Neptune are not included.
7
Read the question carefully below.
greater oxygen production
excess ground moisture
colder temperatures
increased erosion
8
Read the question carefully below.
It is of a distant solar system
It is of the formation of a new planet
It is of the entire universe
It is a galaxy
9
Read the question carefully below.
Rigel is much closer to Earth than Sirius.
Rigel is a hotter star than Sirius.
Sirius is much closer to Earth than Rigel.
Sirius is a hotter star than Rigel.
10
Read questions carefully below.
Changes in hydrosphere,change biosphere and atmosphere
Changes in geosphere,change hydrosphere and atmosphere
Changes in atmosphere,change cryosphere and hydrosphere
Changes in atmosphere,change hydrosphere and biosphere
11
Read the question carefully below.
It has a solid surface and Mercury does not.
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.
12
Which of the following statements describes the climate of an area?
The rains next week are expected to cause some flooding.
The average temperature from 1930–1996 was 23°C (74°F).
The high temperature on September 4, 2009, was 32°C(89°F).
There should be heavy rains tomorrow morning.
13
What season is it in the northern hemisphere when the Earth & Sun are in these positions?
Fall
Summer
Spring
Winter
14
Read the question carefully below.
Layer C is younger than layer B.
Layer B is older that layer C.
Layer A is older than all other layers.
Layer D is older than layer C.
15
Which of the following statements best describes the convective zone?
It moves hot matter to surface and cold matter to center
This layer consists of a solid and liquid sections.
It produces light that moves outward
It is responsible for moving energy from the center outward
16
Read the question carefully below.
a rift valley
a mountain range
a volcano
a mid-ocean ridge
17
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.
Jupiter orbits around the Sun twice as fast as Earth.
There is no relationship between the speed and distance
The farther away itis from the Sun, the faster it travels
18
Read the question carefully below.
C
A
D
B
19
Read the question carefully below.
Lunar eclipse: The Earth is casting a shadow on the moon
Lunar eclipse: The Moon is shadowed by the Sun
Solar eclipse: The Moon casts a shadow on the Earth & Sun
Solar eclipse: The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon
20
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.

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Earth Science SSA Review

20 termsStudBud Administration609 plays

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

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
Which statement BEST describes the number of galaxies and stars in the universe?
Millions of galaxies and billions of stars.
Billions of galaxies and millions of stars
Millions of galaxies and millions of stars
Billions of galaxies and billions of stars
2
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 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 tilt on its axis
3
Which fossil would most likely be found on Earth’s surface?
Fossil H
Fossil F
Fossil E
Fossil G
4
What is the primary cause of the movement of Earth's tectonic plates?
The plates are moved by heated material in the Earth.
The plates are floated along ocean waves.
They are pulled toward areas that arecooler than others
The plates are lifted by the eruption of volcanoes
5
Read the question carefully below.
Air pressure
Ocean currents
The wind
The Sun
6
Read the question carefully below.
The moon revolves around the Sun.
The Sun is located at the center.
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
Uranus and Neptune are not included.
7
Read the question carefully below.
greater oxygen production
excess ground moisture
colder temperatures
increased erosion
8
Read the question carefully below.
It is of a distant solar system
It is of the formation of a new planet
It is of the entire universe
It is a galaxy
9
Read the question carefully below.
Rigel is much closer to Earth than Sirius.
Rigel is a hotter star than Sirius.
Sirius is much closer to Earth than Rigel.
Sirius is a hotter star than Rigel.
10
Read questions carefully below.
Changes in hydrosphere,change biosphere and atmosphere
Changes in geosphere,change hydrosphere and atmosphere
Changes in atmosphere,change cryosphere and hydrosphere
Changes in atmosphere,change hydrosphere and biosphere
11
Read the question carefully below.
It has a solid surface and Mercury does not.
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.
12
Which of the following statements describes the climate of an area?
The rains next week are expected to cause some flooding.
The average temperature from 1930–1996 was 23°C (74°F).
The high temperature on September 4, 2009, was 32°C(89°F).
There should be heavy rains tomorrow morning.
13
What season is it in the northern hemisphere when the Earth & Sun are in these positions?
Fall
Summer
Spring
Winter
14
Read the question carefully below.
Layer C is younger than layer B.
Layer B is older that layer C.
Layer A is older than all other layers.
Layer D is older than layer C.
15
Which of the following statements best describes the convective zone?
It moves hot matter to surface and cold matter to center
This layer consists of a solid and liquid sections.
It produces light that moves outward
It is responsible for moving energy from the center outward
16
Read the question carefully below.
a rift valley
a mountain range
a volcano
a mid-ocean ridge
17
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.
Jupiter orbits around the Sun twice as fast as Earth.
There is no relationship between the speed and distance
The farther away itis from the Sun, the faster it travels
18
Read the question carefully below.
C
A
D
B
19
Read the question carefully below.
Lunar eclipse: The Earth is casting a shadow on the moon
Lunar eclipse: The Moon is shadowed by the Sun
Solar eclipse: The Moon casts a shadow on the Earth & Sun
Solar eclipse: The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon
20
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.