ES SOL review questions

About how long does it take the Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?

Which of the following processes will change a sedimentary rock into an Igneous rock?

Because granite cools below the surface of the Earth, it is-

To protect aquifers near landfills, material is placed under the soil, material property needed

The highest and lowest tides are known as the spring tides. When do these tides occur?

A boat will float higher in the Atlantic Ocean than the Potomac River because ocean water has-

Cloud nights can be warmer than clear nights because clouds trap heat-

Which of these energy sources produces the least harmful environmental effects?

A major problem with depending on fossil fuels are primary energy sources is that they are-

Wind power is not usually used to generate all electricity needed for large cities because-

Which of these is the best indication of the relative age of a rock layer?

Which layer of the sun is seen during a total solar eclipse?

Obsidian, pumice, and scoria lack crystals because

Compared to the Rocky Mountains, the Appalachian Mountains are much

Which of the following most likely results in the formation of a fossil?

All of the following are characteristics of metamorphic rocks except-

All of the following are sources of energy derived from the ocean except-

the mineral resources of VA can be conserved by doing all of the following except-

Which of the following best describes Earth's orbital position in our solar system?

A volcanic eruption can affect the atmosphere by

Gas and dust in interstellar nebula can form-

Presence of many metamorphic rocks in VA is an indication that the area has been subjected to-

Which of these planets has the smallest diameter and the greatest average density?

The streak test that is used to identify minerals involves studying the

Scientists use the rock cycle to describe the processes by which-

Which mineral is most likely an ingredient used in baby powder?

Metamorphic rocks with a layered or banded look are called-

Ozone molecules protect Earth from the harmful effects of the sun by-

Sinkholes associated with natural processes are characteristic of what type of bedrock?

Which of these mineral properties cannot be used to identify a mineral?

In which type of rock are fossils most likely to be found?

Why does a comets tail point away from the sun?

Fish are abundant in areas where the ocean is upwelling because it-

Why do regions near the equator have a consistent climate than middle latitudes?

Which of these is likely to occur after moist air is cooled below its dew point?

Which of these describes the area immediately above a water table?

On a Geology trip, will identify minerals by their streak. What should be brought on the trip?

Seawater is typically denser than freshwater due to seawater's-

How many seismographic stations is needed to locate the epicenter of an earthquake

Which mineral is easily identified by smell?