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Which of these is a renewable resources? A. nitrogen B. sulfur C. plutonium D. gold
A. nitrogen
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When is an igneous rock formed? A. when layers of mud are formed deep inside Earth B. when layers of mud become compressed C. when solid rock becomes melted D. when melted rock becomes solid
D. When melted rock becomes a solid
100
Which of these is a renewable resources? A. copper B. sulfur C. petroleum D. wind
D. Wind
100
What are physical properties of minerals? A. luster, depth, weight B. density, weight, buoyancy C. color, hardness, crystal systems D. transparence, size, temperature
C. color, hardness, crystal systems
100
Leilani lives in Hawaii. Most of the rocks she finds for her science experiment are igneous. Why do you think this is true? A. there are many jungle plants and animals in Hawaii B. There are many volcanoes in Hawaii C. The fossils all melted in the volcanoes D. Sedimentary rocks for as lava cools
B. There are many volcanoes in Hawaii
200
When there is a new mood, how much of the Moon's surface is reflecting light? A. none B. 25% C. 33% D. 50%
D. 50%
200
Which of these is a nonrenewable resource? A. wind B. sunlight C. geothermal energy D. Oil
D. oil
200
Which of these is a renewable energy source? A. ethanol B. coal C. natural gas D. uranium
A. Ethanol
200
The use of which of the following sources of energy can help conserve nonrenewable resources? A. natural gas B. oil C. wind D. coal
C. wind
200
What nonrenewable resource found in Florida is a salt, is typically mined, and is often used in agriculture? A. phosphate B. oil C. silicon D. limestone
A. phosphate
300
Which river is most likely to cause the most erosion? A. a long river with very little water B. a long river with fast water C. a short river with very slow water D. a short river with very cold water
B. a long river with fast water
300
What is metamorphic Rock? A. rock that was made under pressure from other rocks B. rock that has changed into a different kind of rock C. rock form from layers of mud D. rock that formed when molten lava cooled
B. Rock that has changed into a different kind of rock
300
Which of the following are characteristics of the common mineral known as quartz? A. usually clear or cloudy, abundant in Earth's crust, quite hard B. Usually dark and shiny, breaks off in sheets, resists heat C. usually transparent or opaque, found in seashells, quite soft D. usually shiny and golden, can rust, smells of sulfur
A. usually clear or cloudy, abundant in Earth's crust, quite hard
300
Which of the following process would have the quickest impact on the shape of the beaches in Florida? A. deposition of sand by wind B. erosion of boulders by waves C. seismic waves D. volcanic eruptions
A. deposition of sand by wind
300
Terra's teacher wants her to design a car that can be powered by a renewable resource. Which of the following energy sources would Terra NOT use? A. gasoline B. sunlight C. wind D. corn
A. gasoline
400
For decades, people have used fossil fuels to power machines and heat homes. What is one disadvantage of using fossil fuels? A. they are nonrenewable resources B. they do not produce much heat C. they are difficult to use D. they produce more water than other fuels
A. they are nonrenewable resources.
400
Rocks and minerals are often found near one another during mining operations. Which of the following statements is MOST LIKELY true about the relationship between minerals and rocks? A. many rocks can make a mineral B. a single type of rock can only be composed of three minerals C. a single type of mineral can only be composed of three rocks D. many minerals can make up a rock
D. many minerals can make up a rock
400
Which would most likely increase the erosion by a stream? A. decreased temperature B. decreased animal life C. increased evaporation D. increased rainfall
D. increased rainfall
400
When is a metamorphic rock formed? A. when lava that erupts from a volcano cools in water B. when rocks fall off a mountain after millions of years in rain and wind C. when sedimentary and igneous rocks change over time and pressure D. when earthquakes shake up the rocks so they are broken into small pieces.
C. when sedimentary and igneous rocks change of time and pressure
400
What could cause rocks to split and break, greatly changing the landscape of a region? A. find sand settling in the cracks of rocks B. small animals searching for food in the cracks of rocks C. water freezing inside the cracks of rocks D. sunlight shining into the cracks of rocks.
C. water freezing inside the cracks of rocks
500
Kenisha has notices changes in the mountain near her grandmother's house in North Carolina. SOme rocks have begun to break off the side of the mountain and fall to the bottom. What is causing this to happen? A. erosion B. sandstorms C. earthquakes D. weathering
D. weathering
500
Many process that shape Earth happen over thousands of years. Some processes happen much more quickly. Which of the following as the potential to change Earth's landforms most quickly? A. the erosion of sand on a beach by storms B. the weathering of rocks by wind C. the formation of a canyon by a river D. the carving of a valley by a glacier
A. the erosion of sand on a beach by storms
500
Which of these is a nonrenewable resource? A. sugar B. oxygen C. cotton D. aluminum
D. aluminum
500
Which type of stream is most likely to cause the GREATEST amount of erosion? A. a slowly moving stream with a small amount of water B. A quickly moving stream with a small amount of water C. a slowly moving stream with lots of water D. A quickly moving stream with lots of water
D. A quickly moving stream with lots of water
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Barbara's teacher wants her to design an oven that can be powered by renewable resources. Which of the following energy sources could Barbara use? A. coal B. gasoline C. uranium D. sunlight
D. sunlight
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