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2015 Earth Science SOL Pt. 1
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1) .The highest and lowest tides are known as the spring tides. When do these tides occur?
A
Between the half moon and full moon phases
B
Between the full moon and crescent moon phases
C
During the new moon and crescent moon phases
D
During the new moon and full moon phases
2) The moon has a stronger influence on Earth’s tides than the sun because the moon--
A
Moves much faster relative to Earth
B
Is denser than the sun
C
Has more mass than the sun
D
Is much closer to Earth
3) Remains of ancient life are most often preserved through which process?
A
Drying out
B
Burial in sediment
C
Freezing
D
Entrapment in tar
4) Environment effects of the impact of a meteorite 66.4 million years ago may have led to the extinction of many species on Earth. Which evidence best supports this theory?
A
Many asteroids are found between Mars and Jupiter.
B
Many other meteorite impact sites have been identified on Earth.
C
Iridium found in meteorites is also present in rock layers that are 66.4 million years old.
D
The Cenozoic Era began 66.4 million years ago when the Mesozoic Era ended.
5) A student hypothesizes that water from infrequently used school faucets contains more chemical impurities than the water from frequently used faucets. At the same time of day, the student uses a water test kit to measure the water impurities from the
A
The chemicals used to test the water
B
The time of day when water is collected
C
The locations of water collection
D
The amount of water per sample
6) Which coordinates identify a location north of a city that has a latitude of 38.0 degrees N and longitude of 25.0 degrees W?
A
47.0 degrees N and 25.0 degrees W
B
38.0 degrees N and 47.0 degrees W
C
25.0 degrees N and 38.0 degrees W
D
0.0 degrees and 0.0 degrees
7) Under which condition would a lowering of the water table most likely occur?
A
Extended drought over the recharge zone
B
Icecaps expand and cause lower sea levels
C
Slow evaporation of heavy rainfall
D
Decreased runoff due to the planting of grass
8) Spacecraft traveling to Jupiter from Earth would most likely have to navigate through or around which natural obstacle?
A
Comet’s tail
B
Asteroid belt
C
Uranus
D
Neptune
9) A geologist studying volcanic activity is collecting rocks that formed from hot, molten magma. What type of rock is the geologist collecting?
A
Chemical sedimentary
B
Metamorphic
C
Clastic sedimentary
D
Igneous
10) Which substance is a mixture of organic matter and weathered rock?
A
Schist
B
Granite
C
Limestone
D
Soil
11) Determining how the sea floor changes over time has given scientists information about the -
A
Impact of the atmosphere on ocean depth
B
Formation rate of the ocean crust
C
Patterns of carbon movement
D
Circulation of solar energy
12) Why do regions of the world near the equator (0 degree latitude) have a more consistent climate than regions at middle latitudes?
A
They get about the same amount of radiant energy year-round.
B
They are close to large areas of very warm ocean water.
C
They have high averages of yearly rainfall.
D
They have strong, moist westerly prevailing winds.
13) In order to protect aquifers near landfills, material is placed under the soil to prevent pollution. Which property must the protective material possess?
A
Low permeability
B
High reflectivity
C
High porosity
D
Low conductivity
14) Which is a characteristic of all non foliated metamorphic rocks?
A
Cleavage planes
B
Presence of fossils
C
Metallic luster
D
Lack of banding
15) The cleavage properties of mica results from the -
A
Strong covalent bonds within dense carbon clusters
B
Weak bonds between flat layers
C
Metallic bonds between all elements presents
D
Alternating layers of silica and aluminum
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