Earth Science Review

Which BEST explains the movement of tectonic plates?

• They move several miles each year because of convention within Earth.

• They move several centimeters each year because of convection within Earth.

• They move several feet each year because of convection within Earth.

• They move several kilometers each year because of convection with in the Earth.

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Which event MOST likely takes place as the result of crustal movement along transform boundaries?

• earthquakes

• volcanic activity

• mountain building

• trenches

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Which question would you need to know to determine if the core of Mars is similar to the core of Earth? Choose the BEST option.

• Is the core of Mars metallic?

• What is the rate of rotation of the core of Mars?

• Is the core of Mars thicker than other layers of Mars?

• Does the core of Mars have a strong gravitational field?

Which is a process that most likely formed the Appalachian Mountains found in the eastern part of North America?

• earthquake

• folded rock

• plate tectonics

• volcanic activity

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A student identifies a soil sample as "very gritty." What characteristic of the soil did the student describe?

• texture

• hardness

• organic content

• retention

Which statement about the formation of rocks is true?

• Heat and pressure can change igneous rock to sedimentary rock.

• Weathering and erosion can change sedimentary rock into sediment.

• Heat and pressure cause metamorphic rock to weather and erode.

• Weathering and erosion prevent magma from changing into igneous rock.

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A class is conducting an experiment on how different types of soil can affect the growth of a plant. Which are the main factors the class should consider when designing the experiment?

• the soil texture and the amount of water is can hold

• the types and amounts of sugars found in the soil

• the color of the container for the soil and the plant

• the shape and color of the seeds planted in the soil

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The topsoil covering an area of land was washed away by rain. Which statement best describes the land?

• steep, without vegetation

• steep, with vegetation

• Flat, without vegetation

• flat, with vegetation

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Which human activity will most likely increase the amount of soil erosion in an area?

• growing crops

• mowing grass

• planting flowers

• cleat-cutting wooded areas

Soil conservation officers inspect fields on four farms. Each farmer uses a different method to protect his fields. Which farm has methods that would BEST prevent soil erosion?

• Farm A, where crops are planted in plowed, straight rows.

• Farm B, where each field is left unplanted in plowed rows each year

• Farm C, where different crops are planted in plowed rows each year.

• Farm D,where crops are planted within the remains of last year's crops