Earth Science Semester 1 Review 2024

Front

What type of rock is formed from fragments of other rocks?

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

In an experiment, what is the independent variable if Mr. S. is testing how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls?

Back

Mass of the ball

Front

What are the first waves released during an earthquake called?

Back

P waves

Front

Which type of waves travel through the Earth in a side-to-side motion?

Back

S waves

Front

In an experiment, if the bubble machine produces 12 giant bubbles in one minute, what is the dependent variable?

Back

Bubbles produced

Front

What is the definition of a dependent variable?

Back

A variable that is measured in an experiment and is affected by the independent variable.

Front

What is the definition of an independent variable?

Back

A variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Front

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

Back

Intrusive rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

Front

What are surface waves in the context of earthquakes?

Back

Waves that travel along the Earth's surface and cause the most damage during an earthquake.