Earth Science Review

Question 1

Which conditions describe an air mass that originates over the Atlantic Ocean near the equator?

Accepted Answer

warm and humid

Question 2

Which position of two magnets results in the greatest attraction between the magnets?

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2

Question 3

Which property is used to identify a mineral based on its resistance to being scratched?

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hardness

Question 4

Which Moon phase will usually be seen from Earth when the Moon is in this position?

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full moon

Question 5

At which position will the ball have the greatest kinetic energy?

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C

Question 6

Which motion do the arrows in the diagram represent?

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Earth's revolution

Question 7

On which date does North America usually experience the longest period of daylight?

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June 21

Question 8

Which gas has the greatest effect on the weather conditions associated with an air mass?

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water vapor

Question 9

Give the latitude and longitude coordinates of the star below

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20S, 120W

Question 10

Which physical property best distinguishes magnetite from pyrite?

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color

Question 11

Which diagram best represents the tilt of Earth’s axis in December?

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2

Question 12

The longitude determines which time zone it is in. Different time zones are the result of

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Earth's rotation

Question 13

What caused the formation of these mountain ranges?

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collision of tectonic plates

Question 14

A sudden change in the weather at a certain location is most likely caused by

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the arrival of an air mass

Question 15

A full Moon is observed on June 1. Approximately when will the next full Moon be observed?

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July 1

Question 16

Volcanic eruptions are caused primarily by the movement of

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tectonic plates

Question 17

Which process must occur for clouds to form?

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condensation

Question 18

Rocks are classified as sedimentary, metamorphic, or igneous on the basis of the

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the way they were formed

Question 19

In which type of rock is the fossil imprint of a fern leaf most likely to be found?

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sedimentary

Question 20

Studies of earthquake waves have helped scientists determine the

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structure of Earth's interior

Question 21

Convection currents, which cause the movement of tectonic plates, are mostly found in Earth’s

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mantle

Questions 21