Earth & Space Science Semester 1 Final Review A

A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?

• Juniper
• Pine
• Spruce
• Fir

What step do we always start with when using dichotomous keys?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

When using a dichotomous key to identify organisms, what do we look at?

• physical features
• weather patterns
• environment
• diet

Using this scale, which mineral can scratch fluorite?

• Talc 
• Gypsum 
• Apatite 
• Calcite 

Which lab tool might you use to measure the volume of a liquid?

• electric scale
• bunsen burner
• test tube
• graduated cylinder

What is the volume of Object X?

• 10.0 cm³
• 15.0 cm³
• 20.0 cm³
• 25.0 cm³

Tags

CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2

What is the formula for density?

• density = mass x volume
• density = mass / volume
• density = mass + volume
• density = mass - volume

Can a penny scratch fluorite?

• Yes 
• No 

Using this scale, which mineral can scratch a Drill bit?

• Talc 
• Topaz
• Corundrum
• Quartz

What can scratch Talc?

• Gypsum
• Diamond
• Quartz
• All of them