Earth Science Review 1

The diagram represents two planets of equal mass, A and B, revolving around a star. The planets are represented at specific positions in their orbits. When both planets are at the positions represented, planet B

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• can be seen at night from planet A, and planet B is moving faster in its orbit

• can be seen at night from planet A, and planet B is moving slower in its orbit

• cannot be seen at night from planet A, and planet B is moving faster in its orbit

• cannot be seen at night from planet A, and planet B is moving slower in its orbit

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Which diagram shows compaction which leads to the formation of sedimentary rock?

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This wide U-shaped valley is shown in the picture. It was most likely formed by -

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• Floods eroded the sediment away.

• Glaciers eroded the sediment as it melted and moved.

• Wind blew large rocks that smashed against the canyon walls.

• A hurricane carried away sediment

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What commonly triggers Earth mass movement?

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• Earthquakes

• Saturation of surface materials with water

• Removal of vegetation

• wind blowing sand across the land

Which statement is true about the sedimentary rock layers?

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• The top layer is the oldest.

• The area was a desert first then became an ocean

• The area was an ocean first then became a forest

• The bottom layer is the youngest

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Fossils are found in what type of rock?

• Metamorphic
• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphosis

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Which of the following occurs on a daily basis?

• Earth revolves around the sun one time 
• Moon rotates once on its axis
• Earth rotates  once on its axis
• The moon revolves around Earth one time

Which of the following is an examples of climate?

• Today it is hot and sunny in Phoenix, Arizona
• Summers are usually mild in Lansing, Michigan
• Last week it rained every day in San Antonio, TX
• Yesterday was cold and windy in Anchorage, AK

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Before the front passed through Houston, the temperature was 14 ⁰C. Which temperature is a reasonable prediction after the front has passed?

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• 26 ⁰C

• 14 ⁰C

• 8 ⁰C

• 16 ⁰C

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Which motion is mainly responsible for the difference in the constellations visible at midnight on these two dates?

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• The Sun orbits Earth.

• Earth orbits the Sun.

• The stars in the constellations orbit Earth.

• Earth orbits the stars in the constellations.

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