Final Practice 1

Earth’s __________ is the cause of the daily motion of celestial objects.

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Axis

• Gravity

What is a mineral?

• An element

• A rock formed from something that was once living

• A naturally formed solid substance with a crystal structure

• An inorganic substance that is created in a factory

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The study of the atmosphere and the processes of weather is called?

• Scientology

• Meteorology

• Climatology

• Atmospherology

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The earth spins on its axis in a ___________ motion.

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

• Centrifugal

• Gravitation

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Average atmospheric pressure at sea level is?

• 760 atm

• 1 atm

• 500 atm

• 45 atm

The deflection of winds, water, due to the rotation of the earth is known as?

• Gravitation effect

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Coriolis Effect

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Which star will appear to stay still in the night sky when being photographed over time?

• Polaris (north star)

• Betelgeuse

• Red Giant

• White Dwarf

How can minerals be identified?

• By their physical properties

• By their color, luster, and hardness

• By their form, streak, and cleavage

• All of the above

The circular motion of stars being photographed is called:

• Circular swirls

• Gravitational pull

• Circumpolar Star Trails

• Shooting stars

Atmospheric pressure is measured with a tool called?

• Thermometer

• Dipolometer

• Colometer

• Barometer