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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
During the new moon and full moon phases
B
Between the half moon and full moon phases
C
Between the full moon and crescent moon phases
D
During the new moon and crescent 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
Has more mass than the sun
C
Is denser 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
The Cenozoic Era began 66.4 million years ago when the Mesozoic Era ended.
C
Many other meteorite impact sites have been identified on Earth.
D
Iridium found in meteorites is also present in rock layers that are 66.4 million years old.
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 locations of water collection
B
The amount of water per sample
C
The chemicals used to test the water
D
The time of day when water is collected
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
0.0 degrees and 0.0 degrees
B
47.0 degrees N and 25.0 degrees W
C
25.0 degrees N and 38.0 degrees W
D
38.0 degrees N and 47.0 degrees W
7) Under which condition would a lowering of the water table most likely occur?
A
Slow evaporation of heavy rainfall
B
Extended drought over the recharge zone
C
Icecaps expand and cause lower sea levels
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
Neptune
B
Uranus
C
Asteroid belt
D
Comet’s tail
9) A geologist studying volcanic activity is collecting rocks that formed from hot, molten magma. What type of rock is the geologist collecting?
A
Metamorphic
B
Clastic sedimentary
C
Igneous
D
Chemical sedimentary
10) Which substance is a mixture of organic matter and weathered rock?
A
Schist
B
Soil
C
Limestone
D
Granite
11) Determining how the sea floor changes over time has given scientists information about the -
A
Circulation of solar energy
B
Patterns of carbon movement
C
Impact of the atmosphere on ocean depth
D
Formation rate of the ocean crust
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 have high averages of yearly rainfall.
B
They are close to large areas of very warm ocean water.
C
They have strong, moist westerly prevailing winds.
D
They get about the same amount of radiant energy year-round.
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 conductivity
B
High porosity
C
High reflectivity
D
Low permeability
14) Which is a characteristic of all non foliated metamorphic rocks?
A
Lack of banding
B
Cleavage planes
C
Presence of fossils
D
Metallic luster
15) The cleavage properties of mica results from the -
A
Alternating layers of silica and aluminum
B
Weak bonds between flat layers
C
Metallic bonds between all elements presents
D
Strong covalent bonds within dense carbon clusters
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