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Worksheets2015 Released Earth Science SOL test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
The fossil at point X has been dated to be 65 million years old. What can relative dating indicate about the fossil at point Y ?
a)
The age of the organism when it died
b)
The type of environment the organism lived in
c)
The distortion of organism by the fault
d)
The similar time period in which the organism lived
2.
A scientist is studying energy transfer that occurs in the oceans, atmosphere, and Earth's interior. Which of these is the scientist most likely studying?
a)
Pressure
b)
Density
c)
Gravity
d)
Convection
3.
Environmental effects of the impact of a meteorite 66.4 million years ago may have led to the extinction of many species on Earth. Which evidence best supports this theory?
a)
The Cenozoic Era began 66.4 million years ago when the Mesozoic Era ended.
b)
Iridium found in meteorites is also present in rock layers that are 66.4 million years old.
c)
Many other meteorite impact sites have been identified on Earth.
d)
Many asteroids are found between Mars and Jupiter.
4.
About 2.0 billion years ago, complex organisms began to inhabit Earth. These complex organisms developed primarily because of —
a)
changes in atmosphere gases
b)
sunlight being absorbed by land
c)
the eruption of volcanoes
d)
the impact of comets
5.
Which natural process is the main cause of the ocean currents shown?
a)
Convection
b)
Orbit of Earth
c)
Evaporation
d)
Drift of continents
6.
At which range of altitude is air pressure closest to 40 kPa based on these data?
a)
Between 4.5 km and 6.0 km
b)
Between 6.0 km and 7.5 km
c)
Between 7.5 km and 9.0 km
d)
Between 9.0 km and 10.5 km
7.
When a river flows into a lake, the velocity of the water decreases. Which sediments will most likely be in the numbered locations (1 to 3)?
a)
Sand grains, clay sized particles, large gravel
b)
Clay sized particles, large gravel, sand grains
c)
Clay sized particles, sand grains, large gravel
d)
large gravel, sand grains, clay sized particles
8.
Which characteristic do all the planets in our solar system have in common?
a)
Angle of axial tilt
b)
Direction of revolution
c)
Percentages of atmospheric gases
d)
Features of a rocky crust
9.
The picture shows a sinkhole. Which of these most likely caused this sinkhole to form?
a)
The collapse of the roof of a limestone cave
b)
The abrupt movement of two tectonic plates
c)
The thinning of topsoil due to forest clearing
d)
The impact of meteorite striking the surface of Earth
10.
Identify the geologic time in which these organisms first appeared (1 to 4).
a)
Birds, fish, bacteria, humans
b)
Humans, bacteria, fish, birds
c)
Bacteria, birds, fish, humans
d)
Humans, birds, fish, bacteria
11.
Determining how the sea floor changes over time has given scientists information about the —
a)
circulation of solar energy
b)
patterns of carbon movement
c)
formation rate of the ocean crust
d)
impact of the atmosphere on ocean depth
12.
The highest and lowest tides are known as the spring tides. When do these tides occur?
a)
During the new moon and full moon phases
b)
Between the half moon and full moon phases
c)
During the new moon and crescent moon phases
d)
Between the full moon and crescent moon phases
13.
Which Virginia watershed has the greatest impact in the state due to its size?
a)
Tennessee River Watershed
b)
James River Watershed
c)
Chowan River Watershed
d)
Rappahannock River Watershed
14.
Starting with the event that scientists theorize happened first and ending with the event that scientists theorize happened last, arrange the events in chronological order.
a)
4, 3, 2, 1
b)
2, 3, 1, 4
c)
1, 4, 3, 2
d)
3, 1, 4, 2
15.
Which is a characteristic of all nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?
a)
Presence of fossils
b)
Cleavage planes
c)
Lack of banding
d)
Metallic luster
16.
Why do regions of the world near the equator (0° latitude) have a more consistent climate than regions at middle latitudes?
a)
They have strong, moist westerly prevailing winds.
b)
They have high averages of yearly rainfall.
c)
They get about the same amount of radiant energy year-round.
d)
They are close to large areas of very warm ocean water.
17.
Spacecraft traveling to Jupiter from Earth would most likely have to navigate through or around which natural obstacle?
a)
Uranus
b)
Neptune
c)
Asteroid belt
d)
Comet's tail
18.
A low pressure system has moved away from the equator and is moving directly over water. When the system reaches 60°N latitude, the system will most likely be at a point where —
a)
its water temperature is at its highest level
b)
its direction of rotation has changed
c)
most of its wind speeds are greatest
d)
most of its energy is lost
19.
Which was the first object made my humans to orbit Earth?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
20.
Under which condition would a lowering of the water table most likely occur?
a)
Extended drought over the recharge zone
b)
Decreased runoff due to the planting of grass
c)
Icecaps expand and cause lower sea levels
d)
Slow evaporation of heavy rainfall
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