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Earth Science Semester 1 Final 2019-2020
Earth Science Semester 1 Final 2019-2020
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The name for this type of rock means "changed form"
sedimentary
igneous
metamorphic
sandstone
2
Where are electrons found in atoms?
In the electron cloud
In the electron zone
In the electorn sphere
In the atomic ring cycle
3
Many minerals are similar in color and some elements may change color, so color
is the best identifier
is not a good identifier
is a restrictive property
is stable
4
What is the atomic number of an atom?
The number of protons
The number of valence electrons
The number of protons and neutrons
The number of neutrons
5
Intrusive igneous rocks are characterized by a coarse-grained texture because they contain
heavy elements
small crystals
fragments of different sizes and shapes
large crystals
6
Which of the following is NOT a sedimentary rock feature?
ripple mark
mud crack
delta
stratification
7
A sedimentary rock may eventually become an igneous rock by
no process is needed
intense heat and pressure
weathering and erosion
melting
8
The melting of rock does NOT depend on which of the following?
temperature
the rock's color
pressure
the presence of fluid
9
Which is NOT a criteria to determine if a substance is a mineral?
inorganic
shiny
occurs naturally
consistent chemical composition
10
The name for this type of rock means "from fire" in Latin.
sandstone
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
11
The way light is reflected from a mineral's surface is called
luster
streak
radioactivity
refraction
12
Layers and beds of sedimentary rock are examples of
sea beds
sandstone
massive beds
stratification
13
An igneous rock may become a metamorphic rock by
melting only
weathering and erosion
no process is needed
intense heat and pressure
14
Which of the following is NOT a class of sedimentary rock?
clastic
organic
volcanic
chemical
15
Atoms form chemical bonds by
combining reactive chemical properties
transferring or sharing neutrons from one atom to another
transferring protons from one atom to another
transferring or sharing valence electrons from one atom to another
16
In a closed system, the only thing exchanged with the environment is
mass
energy
matter
water
17
The hardest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale is
gypsum
talc
diamond
flourite
18
Density is the ratio of
the volume to the mass of a substance
the mass to the volume of a substance
the mass to the weight of a substance
the mass to the hardness of a substance
19
What is latitude?
angular distance North or South of the equator
linear distance North or South of the equator
linear distance North or South of the Prime Meridian
angular distance East or West of the Prime Meridian
20
Rocks are classified based on
the depth they are found at
the way they are formed
the chemical composition
the age of the rock
21
Contour lines on a topographic map connect
points that have the same elevation
points that have the same orientation
points that are natural features on a map
points of latitude and longitude
22
What is longitude?
linear distance East or West from the equator
angular distance East or West from the Prime Meridian
linear distance North or South from the Prime Meridian
angular distance North or South from the equator
23
What does it mean if contour lines are close together?
The land is steep there
There is a city there
There is a volcano there
The land is flat there
24
Extreme pressure makes minerals in metamorphic rock realign or form dark and light bands resulting in
foliated
mafic
felsic
non-foliated
25
The color of a mineral in powdered form is called the mineral's
luster
streak
cleavage
fracture
26
A metamorphic rock may become a sedimentary rock by
heat and pressure
no process is needed
intense heat only
weathering and erosion
27
What term describes a location's height above sea level?
contour
elevation
topography
relief
28
Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to
break unevenly with surfaces that are irregular
split along specific planes forming flat surfaces
split jaggedly forming irregular surfaces
break suddenly and without warning
29
How are latitude and longitude measured?
in degrees, minutes & seconds
in kilometers
in hours, minutes & seconds
in miles
30
Fossils are most likely found in what type of rock?
volcanic
sedimentary
metamorphic
igneous
31
Magma that solidifies underground forms rock masses that are known as
lava plateaus
intrusions
extrusions
volcanic cones
32
Which is NOT involved in the cycling of matter on Earth?
carbon
phosphorous
nitrogen
gold
33
What is a contour interval?
difference in color between one contour line and the next
difference in elevation between one contact line and the next
difference in elevation between one contour line and the next
difference in rock age between one geologic unit and the next
34
Which does NOT change the form of existing rock?
tremendous pressure
chemical processes
extreme heat
light
35
One type of rock changes to another type of rock due to chemical processes or changes in temperature and pressure in
eruption
sedimentation
melting and cooling
metamorphism
36
Evaporation, condensation and precipitation are
the atmosphere.
the geosphere.
the water cycle.
transpiration.
37
Why is obsidian glassy?
it is one large crystal
it is not a rock
it cooled extremely quickly so no crystals formed
it does not have minerals in it
38
Which is a source of Earth's magnetic field?
sun's magnetic field
moon's magnetic field
Earth's core
magnetosphere
39
Light colored igneous rocks are generally part of the
basalt family
mafic family
intermediate family
felsic family
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What are counted in an atom to determine mass number?
electrons
protons and electrons
neutrons
protons and neutrons
