Earth Science VA SOL Prep Part 1

Which of these can be used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• an anemometer

• a barometer

• a thermometer

• a seismometer

The fossil at point X has been dated to be 65 million years old. What can relative dating indicate about the fossil at point Y?

• The age of the organism what it died.

• The type of environment the organism lived in.

• The distortion of the organism by the fault.

• The similar time period in which the organism lived.

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The highest and lowest tides are known as the spring tides. When do these tides occur?

• During the new moon and full moon phases.

• Between the half moon and full moon phases.

• During the new moon and crecent moon phases.s

• Between the full moon and crescent moon phases.

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Which best describes the area shown in this aerial photograph?

• Forest and farmland

• Deeply eroded bedrock

• Exntensive urban development

• Folded mountainside and rivers

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The moon has a stronger influence on Earth's tides than the sun because the moon ---.

• is denser than the sun.

• has more mass than the sun.

• is much closer to Earth.

• moves much faster relative to Earth.

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Remains of ancient life are most often preserved through which process?

• freezing

• burial in sediment

• entrapment in tar

• drying out

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Environmental effects of the impact of a meteorite 66.4 million years ago may have led to the extinction of many species on Earth. Which evidence best supports this theory?

• The Cenozoi Era began 66.4 million years ago when the Mesozoic Era ended.

• Iridium found in meteorites is also present in rock layers that are 66.4 million years old.

• Many other meteorite impact sites have been identified on Earth.

• Many asteroids are found between Mars and Jupiter.

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When a river flows into a lake, the velocity of the water decreases. Which sediments will most likely be in the number 1 location?

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When a river flows into a lake, the velocity of the water decreases. Which sediments will most likely be in the number 2 location?

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When a river flows into a lake, the velocity of the water decreases. Which sediments will most likely be in the number 3 location?

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