Earth Science SOL Test Quiz

What can relative dating tell us about fossils found in the same rock layer?

• Their geographical origin

• The time period they lived in

• Their chemical composition

• Their exact age

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When do spring tides occur?

• During the new and full moons

• During solar eclipses

• During the first and third quarters of the moon

• When the Earth is closest to the Sun

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Which element found in rock layers supports the theory of a meteorite impact 66.4 million years ago?

• Uranium

• Gold

• Iridium

• Carbon

What type of rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

• Metamorphic

• Chemical sedimentary

• Organic sedimentary

• Intrusive igneous

Which was the first object made by humans to orbit the Earth?

• Voyager

• Skylab

• Sputnik

• Mercury spacecraft

What is the main cause of ocean currents?

• Earthquakes

• Convection currents

• Tides

• Wind

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What property must a protective material under a landfill possess to prevent pollution?

• High permeability

• High porosity

• Low density

• Low permeability

What is the main reason regions near the equator have a more consistent climate?

• They have more vegetation

• They are at a higher altitude

• They receive the most solar energy year-round

• They are closer to the ocean

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Click to enlarge. Study this carefully. Which fossil in the oldest?

• Fossil 1

• Fossil 2

• fossil 3

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The diagram shows a cross section of the layers of a sedimentary rock with some fossils in it.

Assume that the rock layers have been preserved in their original sequence, which fossil is the oldest?

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