Mixed review SOLS Midyear

Which of these can be used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• An anemometer

• A barometer

• A thermometer

• A seismometer

A student conducted an investigation to determine the effect of water temperature on the amount of sugar that dissolves in a beaker of water. Identify components for trial 1 by selecting "Variable" or "Constant"

Size of the beaker ________

• Variable

• Constant

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 when 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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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 crescent moon phases

• Between the full moon and crescent moon phases

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which best describes the area shown in this aerial photograph?

• Forest and farmland

• Deeply eroded bedrock

• Extensive urban development

• Folded mountainside and rivers

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

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

• Freezing

• Burial in sediment

• Entrapment in tar

• Drying out

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 Cenozoic 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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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

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

• Sand Grains

• Clay-Sized Particles

• Large Gravel

Which type of rock is formed by each process?

• Intrusive Igneous

• Extrusive Igneous

• Chemical Sedimentary

• Organic Sedimentary

• Metamorphic