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?

2) The moon has a stronger influence on Earth’s tides than the sun because the moon--

3) Remains of ancient life are most often preserved through which process?

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?

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

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?

7) Under which condition would a lowering of the water table most likely occur?

8) Spacecraft traveling to Jupiter from Earth would most likely have to navigate through or around which natural obstacle?

9) A geologist studying volcanic activity is collecting rocks that formed from hot, molten magma. What type of rock is the geologist collecting?

10) Which substance is a mixture of organic matter and weathered rock?

11) Determining how the sea floor changes over time has given scientists information about the -

12) Why do regions of the world near the equator (0 degree latitude) have a more consistent climate than regions at middle latitudes?

13) In order to protect aquifers near landfills, material is placed under the soil to prevent pollution. Which property must the protective material possess?

14) Which is a characteristic of all non foliated metamorphic rocks?

15) The cleavage properties of mica results from the -


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