Earth Science Unit 1 Review

Which one below is NOT an Earth Science

• Geology

• Astrology

• Meteorology

• Oceanography

Which term is the scientific name for the layer of gas that surrounds the Earth?

• lithosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• biosphere

In which sphere does a dolphin swim?

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

• magnetosphere

Which term names the rocky upper layer of the solid earth?

• biosphere

• magnetosphere

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which city is located at 15 degrees south, 50 degrees east?

• Surfer's Town

• White's Beach

• Red Bank

• Rock City

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

Mineral containing silicon, oxygen, and usually one or more other elements

• carbonate
• halide
• silicate
• sulfate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

How light is reflected off a mineral

• streak
• color
• luster
• fracture

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched

• fracture
• cleavage
• hardness
• streak

Mineral mined at a profit

• ore
• luster
• silicate
• rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1