Earth Science SOL Practice 5

Front

Which phase of the moon is represented in this diagram? Options: new moon, first quarter, full moon, last quarter/third quarter

Back

full moon

Front

What is the 2nd phase of the Moon cycle as seen here in this image? Options: Waning Gibbous, Waxing Gibbous, Waxing Crescent, Waning Crescent

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

In an experiment on plants to see how different liquids affect growth, with each plant given a different liquid (water, apple juice, or milk) while keeping soil, sunlight, and music constant, what is the independent variable?

Back

The type of liquid

Front

Which region of Virginia is East of the fall line? Options: The Piedmont, the Coastal Plain, the Valley and Ridge, the Blue Ridge

Back

the Coastal Plain

Front

Occurs when Earth is positioned between the moon and the sun and when Earth's shadow crosses the lighted half of the moon.

Back

Lunar Eclipse

Front

What causes day and night? Options: rotation, revolution, solstice, equinox

Back

rotation

Front

Several factors affect climate, ________ determines the amount of solar energy received, and the prevailing wind belts.

Back

latitude

Front

______________ metamorphic rock have visible layers or elongated grains (stripes)

Back

Foliated

Front

Granite is a type of _________-grained rock.

Back

Course

Front

Obsidian cooled _____________.

Back

Rapidly