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Which evidence has concluded that there are different layers within Earth’s interior?
analysis of earthquake wave data
measurement of Earth’s diameter
rock samples taken from Earth’s core
temperatures taken within each layer
Which layer contains convection currents that cause the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
The relatively thin layer of rock at Earth's surface is called the
atmosphere
hydrosphere
lithosphere
hemisphere
Why does the Sun generally appear to rise in the east, move across the sky, and set in the west each day?
Earth rotates on its axis.
Earth revolves around the Sun.
The Sun rotates on its axis.
The Sun revolves around Earth.
Which property of a mineral is tested by scratching it on a glass plate?
conductivity
melting point
density
hardness
Which location will enter darkness next as Earth's rotation continues?
A
B
C
D
The best title for the diagram is
Ozone Depletion
Water Pollution
Greenhouse Effect
Renewable Energy
Which Moon phase will be seen from Earth when the Moon is at position C?
Why was a hurricane watch posted for the coastal areas shown?
to tell people where the hurricane started
to encourage residents to travel to the watch area
to warn people of life-threatening conditions
to alert residents of climate change
In which compass direction did the hurricane travel from day 1 to day 4?
northwest
northeast
southwest
southeast
Which characteristics best describe this air mass?
warm & dry
cold & dry
warm & moist
cold & moist
According to the diagram, what will form when sedimentary rock is exposed to heat and/or pressure?
magma
igneous rock
sediments
metamorphic rock
Which energy source is nonrenewable
solar
biomass
wind
fossil fuel
The length of one day on Earth is determined by how long it takes
the Moon to revolve once
the Moon to rotate once
Earth to rotate once
Earth to revolve once
One positive effect of recycling aluminum cans to manufacture new beverage containers is
conserving Earth’s resources
creating acid rain
warming Earth’s atmosphere
increasing the ozone layer
At which Moon position would a person on Earth see the entire lighted half of the Moon (full-Moon phase)?
Which type of air mass forms over the ocean near the equator?
moist & warm
dry & warm
moist & cool
dry & cool
During which process is water released from land organisms into the atmosphere?
A
B
C
D
Approximately how long does it take for the Moon to complete one orbit around Earth?
1 day
1 month
1 week
1 year
The layered mixture of gases surrounding Earth is called the
atmosphere
lithosphere
hydrosphere
hemisphere
The diagram below represents the Sun, Earth, and the Moon as viewed from space. Letter X is a location on Earth’s surface.
Which diagram best represents the phase of the Moon as viewed from X?
Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they
produce pollution
are no longer used by humans
often contain microscopic animals
take millions of years to form
The Moon’s surface is visible to an observer on Earth because the Moon
reflects sunlight
absorbs light from Earth
produces its own light
transmits sunlight
Which motion do the arrows in the diagram represent?
Earth’s rotation
Earth’s revolution
the Sun’s rotation
the Sun’s revolution
Earth’s hydrosphere is best described as the
relatively thin layer of rock found above Earth’s mantle
relatively thin layer of water covering most of Earth’s crust
hot liquid rock located in Earth’s outer core
very dense rock located in Earth’s inner core
