Quiz about Earth Science VA SOL Prep Part 2

Question 1

The cleavage properties of mica result from the ---.

Accepted Answer

weak bonds between flat layers.

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alternating layers of silica and aluminum.

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strong covalent bonds within dense carbon clusters.

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metallic bonds between all elements present.

Question 2

A star begins its formation as gravitational forces cause instability within a ---.

Accepted Answer

nebula

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black hole

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red giant

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supernova

Question 3

The diagram represents areas below the surface of Earth in which fossils have been found. The fossil located in which labeled area is most likely the oldest?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

4

Question 4

Which structure is most similar to an alluvial fan in formation and composition?

Accepted Answer

Delta

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Watershed

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River

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Lake

Question 5

Label the ocean features. What is box 1?

Accepted Answer

Continental Shelf

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Continental Slope

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Abyssal Plain

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Continental Rise

Question 6

Label the ocean features. What is box 2?

Accepted Answer

Continental Slope

Answer

Abyssal Plain

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Continental Shelf

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Continental Rise

Question 7

Label the ocean features. What is box 3?

Accepted Answer

Continental Rise

Answer

Continental Slope

Answer

Abyssal Plain

Answer

Continental Shelf

Question 8

Label the ocean features. What is box 4?

Accepted Answer

Abyssal Plain

Answer

Continental Slope

Answer

Continental Shelf

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Continental Rise

Question 9

Scientists study small pockets of air trapped deep within frozen glaciers. What are scientists trying to understand about the climate of Earth by analyzing these ice samples?

Accepted Answer

Changes in atmospheric gas compostion

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Changes in direction of the magnetic poles

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Changes in global wind patterns

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Changes in atmospheric pressure

Question 10

The picture shows a sinkhole. Which of these most likely caused this sinkhole to form?

Accepted Answer

The collapse of the roof of a limestone cave.

Answer

The abrupt movement of two tectonic plates.

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The thinning of topsoil due to a forest clearing.

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The impact of a meteorite striking the surface of Earth.

Question 11

Which Virginia watershed has the greatest impact in the state due to its size?

Accepted Answer

James River Watershed

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Tennessee River Watershed

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Chowan Rover Watershed

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Rappahannock River Watershed

Question 12

Which mineral is most likely an ingredient used in baby poi=wder?

Accepted Answer

Talc

Answer

Graphite

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Pyrite

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Corundum

Question 13

Pollution due to coal burning most frequently tends to affect lakes by ---.

Accepted Answer

increasing acidity

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reducing the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide

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reducing radioactivity

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increasing the concentration of nutrients

Question 14

Some ponds are designed to increase the amount of water seeping into the ground. These types of ponds will fail to work properly in ---.

Accepted Answer

soils with low permablility

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locations with shallow wells

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areas with deep surface sands

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rock with high porosity

Question 15

Which action would most likely reduce concerns about how strip mining can harm the environment?

Accepted Answer

Reclaim the ecosystems after mining

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Restrict mining operations to rural areas

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Increase the usage of the products being mined

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Decrease the amount of labor needed in the mines

Question 16

Identify the geologic time in which these organisms first appeared. What organism goes in box 1?

Accepted Answer

First humans

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First birds

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First bacteria

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First fish

Question 17

Identify the geologic time in which these organisms first appeared. What organism goes in box 2?

Accepted Answer

First birds

Answer

First bacteria

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First fish

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First humans

Question 18

Identify the geologic time in which these organisms first appeared. What organism goes in box 3?

Accepted Answer

First fish

Answer

First birds

Answer

First bacteria

Answer

First humans

Question 19

Identify the geologic time in which these organisms first appeared. What organism goes in box 4?

Accepted Answer

First bacteria

Answer

First birds

Answer

First fish

Answer

First humans

Question 20

Crushed stone is an economic resource that is second only to coal in Virginia. How is crushed stone mainly used?

Accepted Answer

as a construction material

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as building insulation

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in steel production

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for a coal min reclamation

Question 21

A student hypothesizes that a sample of rock formed from ocean sediments. Which would best help the student support this hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Clam shells found within the rock sample

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A textbook about rock formation methods

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Rock samples from several locations on Earth

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A model of the different crustal plate boundaries

Question 22

About 2.0 billion years ago, complex organisms began to inhabit Earth. These complex organisms developed primarily because of ---.

Accepted Answer

changes in atmospheric gases

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sunlight being absorbed by land

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the eruption of volcanoes

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the impact of comets

Question 23

Students on a geology field trip will identify minerals by their streak. Which of these should the students bring on the field trip?

Accepted Answer

a rough, white ceramic tile

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a long, pointed iron rod

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a disposable sample of talc

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a low-powered telescope

Question 24

Well logs are sued by oil companies to correlate geologic formations. Based on the formations in Well A, which geologic formations are missing from box 1 in Well B?

Accepted Answer

Sand 1

Answer

Shale 2

Answer

Limestone 5

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Shale 8

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Sand 7

Question 25

Well logs are sued by oil companies to correlate geologic formations. Based on the formations in Well A, which geologic formations are missing from box 2 in Well B?

Accepted Answer

Shale 2

Answer

Sand 1

Answer

Limestone 5

Answer

Shale 8

Answer

Sand 7

Question 26

Well logs are sued by oil companies to correlate geologic formations. Based on the formations in Well A, which geologic formations are missing from box 3 in Well B?

Accepted Answer

Shale 8

Answer

Sand 1

Answer

Shale 2

Answer

Limestone 5

Answer

Sand 7

Question 27

A low-pressure system has moved away from the equator and is moving directly over the water. When the system reaches 60 degrees north latitude, the system will most likely be at a point where ---.

Accepted Answer

most of its energy is lost

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its water temperature is at its highest level

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its direction of rotation has changed

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most of its wind speeds has changed

Question 28

Starting with the event that scientists theorize happened first and ending with the event that scientists theorize happened last, arrange the events in chronological order. What event is first?

Accepted Answer

The Big Bang

Answer

Birth of the Earliest Star

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Formation of the Sun

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Origin of Life on Earth

Question 29

Starting with the event that scientists theorize happened first and ending with the event that scientists theorize happened last, arrange the events in chronological order. What is the second event?

Accepted Answer

Birth of the Earliest Star

Answer

Formation of the Sun

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Origin of Life on Earth

Answer

The Big Bang

Question 30

Starting with the event that scientists theorize happened first and ending with the event that scientists theorize happened last, arrange the events in chronological order. What is the third event?

Accepted Answer

Formation of the Sun

Answer

Birth of the Earliest Star

Answer

Origin of Life on Earth

Answer

The Big Bang

Question 31

Starting with the event that scientists theorize happened first and ending with the event that scientists theorize happened last, arrange the events in chronological order. What is the last event?

Accepted Answer

Origin of Life on Earth

Answer

Birth of the Earliest Star

Answer

Formation of the Sun

Answer

The Big Bang

Question 32

Which characteristic do all the planets in our solar system have in common?

Accepted Answer

direction of revolution

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angle of axial tilt

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percentages of atmospheric gases

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feature of a rocky crust

Question 33

A scientist is studying energy transfer that occurs in the oceans, atmosphere, and Earth's interior. Which of these is the scientist most likely studying?

Accepted Answer

Convection

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Pressure

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Density

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Gravity

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