Earth Science Midterm Review

Which element is most abundant in the Earth's crust? (p.1)

• Silicon

• Oxygen

• Iron

• Carbon

Which two elements make up 99% of the hydrosphere? (p.1)

• Hydrogen & nitrogen

• Nitrogen & oxygen

• Iron & hydrogen

• Hydrogen & oxygen

Which element makes up the majority of the troposphere? (p.1)

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon

Use chart on p.1 of ESRT

• silicon

• lead

• nitrogen

• hydrogen

What are the coordinates for Rochester, NY? (p.3)

• 43.15^oN, 77.6^oW

• 43.15^oN, 77.6^oE

• 77.6^oN, 43.15^oW

• 77.6^oN, 43.15^oE

What landscape region is Mt. Macy found in? (p. 2 & 3)

• Tug Hill Plateau

• The Catskills

• Adirondack Mountains

• St. Lawrence Lowlands

Which landscape region includes Binghamton, Elmira & Jamestown? (p.2 & 3)

• Erie-Ontario Lowlands

• Alleghany Plateau

• Tug Hill Plateau

• The Catskills

What is the density of the outer core of the Earth? (p.10)

• 3.0 g/cm³

• 3.4-5.6 g/cm³

• 9.9-12.2 g/cm³

• 12.8-13.1 g/cm³

What is the deepest depth of the asthenosphere? (p.10)

• 1000 km

• 2000 km

• 3000 km

• 4000 km

What two stars have the same temperature? (p.15)

• Rigel & Spica

• Sun & Alpha Centauri

• Polaris & Betelgeuse

• Proxima Centauri & Procyon B