General#1
Which two characteristics classify Jupiter as a Jovian planet? (1) low density and large diameter (2) low density and small diameter (3) high density and large diameter (4) high density and small diameter
(1) low density and large diameter
The apparent change in the direction of swing of a Foucault pendulum provides evidence of Earth’s (1) rotation (2) revolution (3) tilted axis (4) elliptical orbit
(1) rotation
Electromagnetic energy travels through space from the Sun to the top of Earth’s atmosphere by (1) conduction (2) radiation (3) convection (4) infiltration
(3) radiation
Which layer of Earth is composed primarily of iron and nickel?1.Crust 2.Mantle 3.Outer core 4. Inner core
4. Inner core
The Milky Way can best be described as (1) an elliptical galaxy (2) a collection of stars orbiting the Sun (3) a star that originated 4600 million years ago(4) one of billions of galaxies in the universe
(4) one of billions of galaxies in the universe
Compared to Earth’s outer core, the inner core properties are inferred to be (1) less dense and a solid (2) less dense and a liquid (3) more dense and a solid (4) more dense and a liquid
(3) more dense and a solid
Compared to the thickness and density of the continental crust, the relative thickness and density of Earth’s oceanic crust are (1) thinner and less dense (2) thinner and more dense (3) thicker and less dense (4) thicker and more dense
(2) thinner and more dense
What is Earth’s approximate rate of revolution? (1) 1°/hour (2) 1°/day (3) 15°/hour (4) 15°/day
(2) 1°/day
Which mineral is the hardest on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness?1.Quartz 2.Corundum 3.Topaz 4. Diamond
4.Diamond
Iron found in some minerals in basalt can react with oxygen and break down into iron oxide particles. This change is an example of (1) deposition (2) erosion (3) chemical weathering (4) physical weathering
(3) chemical weathering
Which type of plate boundary is most commonly associated with the formation of mountains? 1. Divergent boundary 2. Transform boundary 3. Convergent boundary 4. Subduction zone
3. Convergent boundary
What is the name of the boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally? 1.Convergent boundary 2.Divergent boundary 3. Transform boundary 4.Subduction zone
3) Transform boundary
4 The Coriolis effect can best be used to explain the (1) cyclic time pattern of ocean tides (2) direction of convection currents in the asthenosphere (3) deflection of winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere (4) movement of air in a straight path from low pressure to high pressure
(3) deflection of winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere
Which type of volcano is characterized by broad, gently sloping sides and is primarily formed by low-viscosity lava flows? 1. Composite volcano 2. Cinder cone volcano 3. Shield volcano 4. Stratovolcano
3. Shield volcano
Which factor is primarily causing global average sea levels to rise over time? (1) decreased incoming solar (2) decreased ocean water temperature radiation (3) increased amount of snowfall in Arctic regions (4) increased melting of glacial ice
(4) increased melting of glacial ice
What is the term for the slow, downhill movement of soil and rock caused by gravity. 1. Landslide 2. Slump 3. Creep 4. Avalanche
3. Creep
What is the name of the boundary where oceanic crust is subducted beneath continental crust? 1. Divergent boundary 2. Transform boundary 3. Subduction zone 4. Rift zone
3. Subduction zone
Which type of seismic wave causes the most damage during an earthquake?
1. P-waves 2. S-waves 3. Surface waves 4. Body waves
3. Surface waves
Which term best describes the curving of Earth’s planetary winds and major surface ocean currents? (1) El Niño (2) orbital eccentricity(3) Doppler effect (4) Coriolis effect
(4) Coriolis effect
Equal areas of which surface absorb the most insolation and heat up most rapidly on a sunny day? (1) white sandy beach (2) calm lake surface (3) snow covered field (4) crushed basalt rock
(4) crushed basalt rock
Which igneous rock has a fine-grained texture and would have a mineral composition of 57% plagioclase feldspar, 28% amphibole, and 15% biotite? (1) gabbro (2) pegmatite (3) scoria (4) andesite
(4) andesite
The dry-bulb temperature is 18°C and the wet bulb temperature is 8°C on a psychrometer. What is the dewpoint? (1) –5°C (2) 10°C (3) 2°C (4) 19°C
(3) 2°C
The first S-wave of an earthquake took 10 minutes 40 seconds to travel to a seismic station from the epicenter of an earthquake. What is the distance from this seismic station to the epicenter of this earthquake, and how much time did it take for the first P-wave to travel that distance? (1) 3200 kilometers; 4 minutes 40 seconds (2) 3200 kilometers; 6 minutes (3) 7200 kilometers; 4 minutes 40 seconds (4) 7200 kilometers; 6 minutes
(2) 3200 kilometers 4 minutes 40 seconds
Air temperatures are recorded as a weather balloon rises from Earth’s surface. At first, the air temperature constantly decreases for 12 kilometers, then remains constant briefly before increasing for another 12 kilometers before the balloon bursts. In which layer did the balloon burst? (1) troposphere (2) stratosphere (3) mesosphere (4) thermosphere
(2) stratosphere
Which mineral resource is used in making both furnace bricks and jewelry? (1) dolomite (2) pyroxene (3) garnet (4) olivine
(4) olivine