T1 Science Pre-Exam Review

Some Earth events occur quickly. These changes can be easily observed. Which event does not happen quickly?

• a landslide

• weathering of rocks

• flooding

• volcano

Which of the following is a wide flat area?

• mountain

• canyon

• plain

• beach

A scientist collected data on earthquakes in the United States for four years. They recorded data in this chart.

Which inference can scientists make from the data?

• a minor earthquake is likely to happen somewhere in the United States

• a major earthquake is likely to happen somewhere in the United States every year

• a moderate earthquake is not likely to happen in the Unted States

• A light earthquake can never happen in the United States

Which of the following information would be revealed to the scientist through studying the Earth's faults?

• how the environment has changed over time

• rocks and minerals

• where earthquakes occur

• how mountains form

Using the picture below, what best explains how this hole in the mountain may have formed?

• an earthquake

• wave erosion

• by animals

• by plants

What happens during physical weathering?

• It snows.

• Rocks are chemically changed into limestones.

• The size and shape of the rocks are changed.

• Rust is created from the combination of water and air.

The map below shows the Earth's crust broken into 12 major plates. These plates are in constant motion and the Earth's experiences earthquakes every day.

Think about patterns of earthquakes. Which number on the map shows where earthquakes are most likely to occur?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which word describes the amount of energy released by an earthquake?

• amplitude

• magnitude

• wavelength

• seisomograph

In the diagram below, which letter shows the amplitude?

• a

• b

• c

• d

If you use walking as a model for wavelength and amplitude, what would a short and high step represent?

• short wavelength, low amplitude

• short wavelength, high amplitude

• long wavelength, low amplitude,

• long wavelength, high amplitude