Earths Changes and Fossils and Environments

Which process is NOT a stage in the formation of fossil fuels?

• Compaction of fossils and layers of sediment

• Fossilization of dead plants and animals

• Deposition to create layers of sediment

• Eruption of liquids and gases for collection

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Which diagram models the process of compaction leading to the formation of

sedimentary rock?

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All of these are related to the formation of oil or natural gas EXCEPT—

• decomposed animals

• decayed plants

• sedimentary rocks

• active volcanoes

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The images represent different types of landforms. Which landform was most likely created by water erosion?

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A family traveled to the Grand Canyon for Spring Break. They observed that a section

of the Grand Canyon is a wide, U-shaped valley.

What type of weathering most likely created this landform?

• A slow-moving, large, and heavy glacier many years ago

• High speed winds that whip through the canyon

• Rainwater washing away layers of the Earth’s crust

• Rainwater washing away layers of the Earth’s crust

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After studying some of Earth’s landforms, a group of students created the list shown.

Which of the statements in the list is false?

• Statement 1

• Statement 2

• Statement 3

• Statement 4

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Environments have changed over millions of years. Which of these would be BEST for

a scientist to study when investigating these environmental changes?

• volcanic deposits

• weather forecasts

• fossil records

• ocean currents

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Examine the rock layers pictured.

Which layer is MOST likely the oldest?

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• 3

• 5

• 7

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A scientist finds the plant fossil shown.

Which question can the scientist most likely answer by examining this fossil?

• What was the average monthly rainfall in the area?

• How much water was absorbed by the roots of the plant?

• How much oxygen was in the atmosphere surrounding the plant?

• What was the environment like in the area when the plant was alive?

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A student wants to classify four different objects based on physical properties. The

student uses the questions shown in the table to test each object.

Which statement correctly identifies two of the materials based on the classification

of properties in the table?

• Material 1 is a rubber ball.

  Material 2 is a piece of cardboard.

• Material 2 is an aluminum washer.

  Material 3 is a copper wire.

• Material 3 is a piece of cardboard.

  Material 4 is an aluminum washer.

• Material 1 is a copper wire.

  Material 4 is a rubber ball.

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