MSTEP Science Review #4

The chart below compares three types of rocks. The first column gives the rock classification. Which heading best describes the information provided in the second column?

• Density of Rocks

• Methods of Rock Formation

• Value of Rocks

• Durability of Rocks

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The different phases of the Moon as it appears from Earth depend upon d) the position of the Moon (a)   in relation to the Sun.

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When the Moon is between the Earth and Sun, the surface of the moon that is lit up is not facing us, so we can't see the moon at all.

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What causes the phases of the Moon?

• The shadow of the Earth

• The rotation of the Moon

• The position of the stars

• The position of the Earth and Sun

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Which of the following is most likely a sedimentary rock?

• has large crystal shape that is almost clear, has smooth sides

• has many very small grains of sand in different layers

• has rough surface full of holes and is light in weight

• has solid black color, looks like smooth glass with sharp edges

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In addition to developing a glowing tail when close to the sun, how else are asteroids different from comets?

• Asteroids orbit planets while comets orbit the sun.

• Asteroids are rocky while comets are balls of ice and dust.

• Asteroids orbit outside of the solar system while comets do not.

• Asteroids are smooth and round while comets are lumpy shapes.

Which weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Meteorologist

• Anemometer

Earth has many types of climate zones. The map below shows the tundra climate zones of the Northern Hemisphere. Which of the following best describes this type of climate zone?

• It is very hot because it is on the coastline.

• It is very wet because it is below sea level.

• It receives very little snowfall because it is close to the ocean.

• It has very cold temperatures because it is far from the equator.

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When a warm air mass runs into a cold air mass, it creates a ______.

• cold front

• stationary front

• occluded front

• warm front

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The diagram below shows the water cycle. At which point does precipitation happen?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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