Earth Science SOL Review #3

Front

What label is used to indicate a high-pressure system on a weather map?

Back

H

Front

What do dramatic variations in the polar ice caps most likely suggest changes in?

Back

The Earth's Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Front

If a mineral has a hardness of 6 and a white streak, what can be inferred about its properties?

Back

It is likely a common mineral found in igneous rocks.

Front

What happens to moist air when it is cooled below its dew point?

Back

Water condenses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

Which figure best illustrates a solar eclipse?

Back

Figure B.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the formula for calculating density?

Back

Density = Mass / Volume

Front

What is the significance of the dew point in weather patterns?

Back

It indicates the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a mineral's hardness measured by?

Back

The Mohs scale of mineral hardness.

Front

What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.