Earth Science Quiz Day 5

What is the mnemonic device used to remember the order of the planets in our solar system?

• My Very Enthusiastic Mother Just Served Us Nuts

• My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Noodles

• My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos

• My Very Energetic Mother Just Served Us Nuggets

What is the name of the region between Mars and Jupiter filled with chunks of rock?

• Meteor Belt

• Kuiper Belt

• Asteroid Belt

• Oort Cloud

Which of the following is NOT a dwarf planet?

• Ceres

• Pluto

• Eris

• Jupiter

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

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What is the process called when water vapor cools and forms clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Accumulation

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Which type of rock is formed from layers of sediment being pressed together over time?

• Volcanic

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

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What type of volcano is characterized by broad, flat, rounded shapes and is built by layers of lava?

• Cinder Cone

• Stratovolcano

• Shield Volcano

• Composite Volcano

What is the process called that causes rocks to crack and fragment due to temperature changes, moisture, and pressure?

• Sedimentation

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

What happens to water when it freezes, unlike most materials?

• It evaporates.

• It contracts.

• It remains the same.

• It expands.

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Which type of weathering involves rocks rubbing against each other?

• Abrasion

• Chemical weathering

• Frost wedging

• Biological weathering