Earth Science Fall Final

An idea or explanation that you then test through study and experimentation

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The 0 degree line of latitude is the ___________.

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• International Date Line
• Contour line

The 0 degree mark of longitude is known as the ___________ ______________ measure from Greenwich England.

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• International Date Line
• Contour Line

What is the approximate location of G?

• 100^oW, 40^oN
• 40^oN, 100^oW
• 40^oS, 100^oW
• 40^oN, 100^oE

Which of the following letter is at approximately 60 degrees S, 40 degrees W? 

• A
• D
• E
• H

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The color of a mineral in powder form is called the mineral's 

• hardness
• specific gravity
• luster
• streak

The following image shows what mineral property?

• Hardness
• Streak
• Cleavage
• Density

Diamond has a hardness of ___ on Mohs Hardness Scale.

• 1
• 5
• 8
• 10

How do you test the hardness of a mineral? 

• Throw it against a wall
• Step on it
• Scratch Test
• Kick it until it breaks

What mineral is the softest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale and the main ingredient in baby powder?

• feldspar
• talc
• gypsum
• kaolinite