Earth Science SOL Practice 1

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Which type of coal probably formed from the greatest pressure? Options: Anthracite (the hardest coal), Bituminous coal (softer than anthracite), Subbituminous coal (softer than bituminous), Lignite (the softest coal)

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Anthracite (the hardest coal)

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Scientists use drill core samples to study the underlying rock structure. These two core samples were obtained from the ocean floor from locations separated by 10 km. Which layer in core sample one does not have a matching layer in core sample two?

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Basalt

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What evidence for the theory of the formation of the Appalachian Mountains can be found in their current structure? Options: Some rocks making up these mountains show signs of volcanism., The form of these mountains is very eroded., The mountains exhibit folded layers of rocks containing fossils from shallow water., The mountain range consists of parallel ridges of different ages.

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The mountains exhibit folded layers of rocks containing fossils from shallow water.

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During droughts, lack of rain can lead to wells drying up. This is because the drought has lowered the -

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water table

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Which layer of the sun is the most dense?

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Core

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When the Earth is at its greatest distance from the sun, its Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun. What season takes place in the Southern Hemisphere at this time?

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Winter

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Periodically, there are spectacular meteor showers on Earth. These showers usually occur because the Earth's orbit passes through the remains of -

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a comet

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Which planet rotates the fastest?

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Jupiter

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During which portion of the Earth's revolution around the sun is the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the sun?

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Summer Solstice

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The canyon shown in the picture was most likely formed by -

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running water