Earth Science Exam Review

An irregular object with a mass of 20 kg displaces 5 L of water when placed in a container. What is its density?

• 3 kg/l

• 4 kg/l

• 10 g/l

• 4 g/l

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m

• 10 m

• 15 m

• 20 m

Which side is steeper?

• The left side of the hill

• The right side of the hill

Location E is located at which coordinates?

• 30^oS, 30^oE

• 30^oS, 30^oW

• 10^oS, 40^oW

• 30^oN, 90^oE

Which of these stages in the life cycle of a star come first?

• black hole

• red giant

• nebula

• supernova

Which of these measurements do scientists provide as evidence of the Big Bang Theory?

• Absolute magnitude

• Critical density

• Orbital velocity

• Red shift

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

The sun is a mid-sized, main sequence star.

What stage is next in the life cycle of the sun?

• Red giant

• Black hole

• White dwarf

• Neutron star

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What element do silicates contain?

• Silicon (Si)

• Calcium (Ca)

• Sodium (Na)

• Magnesium (Mg)

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Igneous rocks are formed by.....

• Compression of crust causing extreme heat and pressure

• Sinking of dead organic matter

• The cooling and hardening of magma or lava

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Metamorphic rocks are formed by....

• Compression of crust causing extreme heat and pressure

• Sinking of dead organic matter

• Formation of Granite Underground