Earth Science Review

Which scientist would most likely measure precipitation and wind direction?

• a biologist

• a doctor

• a meteorologist

• an astronomer

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A local farmer has very sandy soil so he mixes organic material into it. Organic material comes from the remains of plants and animals.

What is the purpose of mixing in the organic material?

• The organic material will allow water to move through the soil better.

• The organic material provides nutrients in the soil.

• The organic material is darker and allows the soil to absorb more heat.

• The organic material allows for the roots of the plants to cool down.

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A student is walking along the side of a creek. She noticed that all the rocks in the river are smooth and have a very rounded edge. What has happened to the pebbles worn off the rocks that will lead to soil formation in the creek bed?

• The pebbles have been decomposed by the wind.

• The pebbles have been eroded by fish.

• The pebbles have been weathered by the water.

• The pebbles have been turned into humus by other rocks.

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Students in a class were examining different types of soil. Which tool would help the students see the small details of the soil?

• a Celsius thermometer

• a hand lens

• a balance

• a metric ruler

Which list best describes a landslide?

• A. Can occur after heavy rain, Can take less than 1 minute to occur, Causes lava to flow, Increases the temperature of nearby land, Causes ocean waves to increase in size

• B. Causes large amounts of soil to move at once, Usually happens rapidly, Can be caused by earthquakes or volcanoes, Can change the direction of creeks and streams

• C. Causes nearby air to move fast, Increases the temperature of the air, Causes rivers to flow faster, Produces cracks in the ground, Usually caused by volcanoes on the ocean floor

• D. Can cause tornadoes to form, Removes soil from hillsides, Occurs near volcanic eruptions, Changes the shape of rivers

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A scientist was studying a type of event that occurred on Earth in various places within a 30-day period. The circles indicate where the events happened. The events being studied involved rapid changes to Earth's surface at the locations shown on the map. What type of event do the circles on the map most likely represent?

• Landslides, because they are all located along ocean coastlines

• Response Volcanoes, because they occur only near the equator

• Earthquakes, because they occur on land and on the ocean floor

• Floods, because heavy rains can make riverbeds deeper and create deltas

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Clothing, bedding, and fabrics are made from natural resources. What are some natural resources that might be used to make these products? Select TWO correct answers.

• wood

• cotton

• coal

• bamboo

• sand

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Sherika was doing a homework assignment for her science class. She was using her book, pencil, and notebook paper. What natural resource do all of her materials have in common?

• oil

• natural gas

• cotton

• wood

Sherika was doing a homework assignment for her science class. She was using her book, pencil, and notebook paper. What is the BEST way for Sherika to conserve materials while she is doing her homework?

• be careful not to waste paper

• use a pen instead of a pencil

• do her homework quickly

• work in the dark

What city has the highest average air temperature?

• Miami

• Birmingham

• Portland

• Bismarck

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