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WorksheetsE.S. 3/6
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
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Class
Date
1.
How do scientists find the epicenter of an earthquake?
a)
by comparing arrival times of P waves and S waves at several seismograph stations
b)
by digging at several locations and comparing data
c)
by comparing departure times of P waves and S waves at several seismograph stations
d)
by reviewing satellite photos of tsunamis
2.
Which term provides the most accurate classification of the geologic structure shown?
a)
Anticline Fold
b)
Reverse fault
c)
Normal fault
d)
Strike slip fault
3.
How are the two types of igneous rocks different?
a)
The size of the crystals and the time it takes the molten material to cool
b)
The size of the crystals and the pattern of crystals
c)
One type is exposed to more heat and pressure than the other type
d)
Some contain fossils and others do not
4.
Name the three fossil fuels
a)
coal, oil, biomass
b)
oil, natural gas, nuclear power
c)
oil, coal, natural gas
d)
biomass, solar, coal
5.
What percent of the Earth's surface is covered in water?
a)
71
b)
82
c)
50
d)
63
6.
What is the main cause of weathering and erosion to make a canyons?
a)
wind
b)
ice
c)
glaciers
d)
moving water
7.
Which list correctly matches each instrument with the weather variable it measures?
a)
wind vane—wind speed
thermometer—temperature
precipitation gauge—relative humidity
thermometer—temperature
precipitation gauge—relative humidity
b)
wind vane—wind direction
thermometer—dewpoint
psychrometer—air pressure
thermometer—dewpoint
psychrometer—air pressure
c)
barometer—relative humidity
anemometer—cloud cover
precipitation gauge—probability of precipitation
anemometer—cloud cover
precipitation gauge—probability of precipitation
d)
barometer—air pressure
anemometer—wind speed
psychrometer—relative humidity
anemometer—wind speed
psychrometer—relative humidity
8.
What front does this symbol represent?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
9.
What organism is responsible for building oxygen levels in the atmosphere?
a)
Humans
b)
Jellyfish
c)
Cyanobacteria
d)
Birds
10.
Determine the contour interval:
a)
5 m
b)
10 m
c)
15 m
d)
20 m
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