Earth Science

What step in the water cycle occurs when a water turns into water vapor?

• condensation

• precipitation

• evaporation

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What is the difference in air pressure at the peak of a mountain versus the base of the mountain?

• Air pressure is greater at the base of the mountain.

• The Air pressure depends on the weather.

• Air pressure is lower at the base of the mountain.

Choose the correct steps a scientist follows to predict a hurricane.

• Scientists take information from satellites above Earth's surface to predict the path of hurricanes.

• Scientists use weather instruments to collect data and create a digital model of the hurricane's path.

• Scientists use special planes to fly into the eye of the hurricane.

What tool do scientists use to study wind speeds inside a thunderstorm to learn about a tornado?

• Fujita Scale

• Doppler Radar

• Space Satellites

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Igneous Rock forms ...

• by heat and pressure warping a rock.

• by magma.

• by earthquakes.

The cause of a rock breaking due to frozen water is an example of...

• soil formation.

• erosion.

• weathering.

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A plate moving along a fault often causes...

• an earthquake.

• a tornado.

• a hurricane.

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Choose the correct definition and example of a fossil fuel.

• a rock rich in minerals that can be removed from Earth. Ex. metal

• cell that changes energy from the Sun into electrical energy. Ex. solar panels

• items made from organisms that lived long ago. Ex. coal

Weathering and erosion are processes that constantly change Earth’s surface. How do weathering   and erosion differ?

• Weathering acts quickly. Erosion acts slowly
• Weathering acts underground. Erosion acts above ground.
• Weathering breaks down materials. Erosion moves materials.
• Weathering is caused by wind. Erosion is caused by water.

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A sedimentary rock unit was exposed to heat and pressure deep within Earth. The rock changed to metamorphic rock. Over a long time, it was exposed at Earth’s surface. How did this metamorphic rock unit reach Earth’s surface? 

• Deposition acted on the rock unit, causing it to be exposed at the surface over time.
• Magma brought it up to Earth’s surface, where it flowed from a volcanic vent as lava.
• Weathering and erosion of the rock above it caused the metamorphic rock to uplift and become exposed.
• Weathering of the metamorphic rock brought pieces up to Earth’s surface.

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