Earth Science Unit 1 Review

Which of the following is NOT one of the main areas of Earth science?

• geology

• astrology

• oceanography

• astronomy

What is the study of the atmosphere and the processes that produce weather and climate?

• meteorology

• astronomy

• oceanography

• geology

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Earth's four major spheres are the

• hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.

• hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.

• hydrosphere, asthenosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.

• hydrosphere, geosphere, lithosphere, and asthenosphere.

Which of Earth's spheres includes the oceans, groundwater, lakes, and glaciers?

• the atmosphere

• the biosphere

• the hydrosphere

• the geosphere

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Earth is considered a system because all of its parts

• represent separate closed systems.

• interact.

• were formed at the same time.

• are powered by the same energy source.

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Which of the following is an environmental hazard created by humans?

• air pollution

• flood

• hurricane

• earthquake

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• solar energy

• natural gas

• petroleum

• coal

What are the building blocks of minerals?

• rocks

• elements

• isotopes

• electrons

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The process of mineral formation from magma is called

• crystallization.

• melting.

• evaporation

• precipitation

Mohs scale is used to determine what property of minerals?

• cleavage

• hardness

• luster

• density