Earth Science Pre-Assessment

Which process is involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels?

• Weathering and erosion

• Volcanic activity

• Sedimentation and deposition

• Metamorphism

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What are the results of changes to Earth's surface by wind, water, and ice?

• Formation of mountains

• Creation of deltas, canyons, and sand dunes

• Development of volcanic islands

• Formation of glaciers

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is long-term patterns.

• Weather is the study of stars, while climate is the study of planets.

• Weather is the study of oceans, while climate is the study of land.

• Weather is the study of plants, while climate is the study of animals.

How do the Sun and the ocean interact in the water cycle?

• The Sun heats the ocean, causing evaporation.

• The Sun cools the ocean, causing condensation.

• The Sun and ocean do not interact in the water cycle.

• The ocean reflects sunlight, causing precipitation.

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What evidence do fossils provide?

• Evidence of past living organisms and the nature of environments at the time

• Evidence of future living organisms

• Evidence of current living organisms

• Evidence of extraterrestrial life

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What is the source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth

• The Wind

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What does climate refer to?

• The amount of precipitation at any given time

• The temperature on a specific day

• The recognizable patterns of weather over a 30 year period

• The air pressure at any given time

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What does weather refer to?

• The amount of precipitation, temperature, and air pressure at any given time

• The patterns of weather over a 30 year period

• The interaction between the Sun and the ocean

• The movement of the Earth around the Sun

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How do systems in the natural world impact life on Earth?

• By providing energy for the water cycle

• By creating new landforms

• By interacting and impacting present and future generations

• By causing natural disasters

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• By melting and cooling of magma

• By deposition of sediment in layers

• By volcanic eruptions

• By the movement of tectonic plates

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