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.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) During the new moon and crescent moon phases
d) Between the full moon and crescent moon phases

The moon has a stronger influence on Earth’s tides than the sun because the moon--
a) Is denser than the sun
b) Has more mass than the sun
c) Is much closer to Earth
d) Moves much faster relative to Earth

Remains of ancient life are most often preserved through which process?
a) Freezing
b) Burial in sediment
c) Entrapment in tar
d) Drying out

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) The Cenozoic Era began 66.4 million years ago when the Mesozoic Era ended.
b) Iridium found in meteorites is also present in rock layers that are 66.4 million years old.
c) Many other meteorite impact sites have been identified on Earth.
d) Many asteroids are found between Mars and Jupiter.

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 amount of water per sample
c) The time of day when water is collected
d) The locations of water collection

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) 25.0 degrees N and 38.0 degrees W
c) 38.0 degrees N and 47.0 degrees W
d) 47.0 degrees N and 25.0 degrees W

Under which condition would a lowering of the water table most likely occur?
a) Extended drought over the recharge zone
b) Decreased runoff due to the planting of grass
c) Icecaps expand and cause lower sea levels
d) Slow evaporation of heavy rainfall

Spacecraft traveling to Jupiter from Earth would most likely have to navigate through or around which natural obstacle?
a) Uranus
b) Neptune
c) Asteroid belt
d) Comet’s tail

A geologist studying volcanic activity is collecting rocks that formed from hot, molten magma. What type of rock is the geologist collecting?
a) Clastic sedimentary
b) Metamorphic
c) Chemical sedimentary
d) Igneous

Which substance is a mixture of organic matter and weathered rock?
a) Limestone
b) Schist
c) Soil
d) Granite

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) Formation rate of the ocean crust
d) Impact of the atmosphere on ocean depth

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 strong, moist westerly prevailing winds.
b) They have high averages of yearly rainfall.
c) They get about the same amount of radiant energy year-round.
d) They are close to large areas of very warm ocean water.

In order to protect aquifers near landfills, material is placed under the soil to prevent pollution. Which property must the protective material possess?
a) High porosity
b) Low permeability
c) High reflectivity
d) Low conductivity

Which is a characteristic of all non foliated metamorphic rocks?
a) Presence of fossils
b) Cleavage planes
c) Lack of banding
d) Metallic luster

The cleavage properties of mica results from the -
a) Alternating layers of silica and aluminum
b) Weak bonds between flat layers
c) Strong covalent bonds within dense carbon clusters
d) Metallic bonds between all elements presents

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