2015 VA Released Earth Science SOL - Earth Materials & Processes

Question 1

Which structure is most similar to an alluvial fan in formation and composition?

Accepted Answer

Delta

Question 2

What substance is a mixture of organic matter and weathered rock?

Accepted Answer

Soil

Question 3

Label the type of rock formed by the compression of crust.

Accepted Answer

Metamorphic

Question 4

Label the type of rock formed by the sinking of plankton.

Accepted Answer

Organic Sedimentary

Question 5

When a river flows into a lake, the velocity of the water decreases. Which is sediment #1?

Accepted Answer

Large Gravel

Question 6

When a river flows into a lake, the velocity of the water decreases. Which is sediment #3?

Accepted Answer

Clay-Sized Particles

Question 7

When a river flows into a lake, the velocity of the water decreases. Which is sediment #2?

Accepted Answer

Sand Grains

Question 8

Rocks that are formed from hot, molten magma from a volcano are ________ rocks.

Accepted Answer

igneous

Question 9

A star begins its formation as gravitational forces cause instability within a _____.

Accepted Answer

nebula

Question 10

The picture shows a sinkhole. Which of these most likely caused this sinkhole to form?

Accepted Answer

The collapse of the roof of a limestone cave

Question 11

The cleavage properties of mica result from the ______.

Accepted Answer

weak bonds between flat layers

Question 12

Which is a characteristic of all nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?

Accepted Answer

Lack of banding

Question 13

Label the type of rock formed by the evaporation of ocean.

Accepted Answer

Chemical Sedimentary

Question 14

Label the type of rock formed by the formation of granite underground.

Accepted Answer

Intrusive Igneous

Question 15

Students on a geology field trip need ________to identify minerals by their streak.

Accepted Answer

a rough, white ceramic tile

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