WBHS Lutz VA Earth Science SOL Prep

Front

Which of the following rocks is improperly classified as a coarse grained intrusive igneous rock? Granite, Obsidian, Gabbro, Diorite

Back

Obsidian

Front

Which sedimentary rock cannot be classified as clastic? Shale, Sandstone, Conglomerate, Coal

Back

Coal

Front

Pollutants introduced into surface or groundwater that are without a specific location source is what?

Back

non-point source water pollution

Front

About how long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?

Back

28 days

Front

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Back

Summer

Front

A solar eclipse only occurs during which moon phase? Options: 1st Quarter, New Moon, Full Moon, 3rd Quarter

Back

New Moon

Front

What is mechanical weathering?

Back

Process through which rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces.

Front

What is the fossil fuel found in the Appalachian Plateau Province?

Back

Coal

Front

Of the following choices, which watershed in Virginia is the largest? New, Rappahannock, Shenandoah-Potomac, James

Back

James

Front

What are the preserved remains of an ancient plant or animal found in rocks?

Back

fossil