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Observation, Inference, Classification
Density
Topographic Maps
Earths Shape
Rocks & Minerals
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A classification system is based on the use of A. The human senses to observe properties of objects B. Instruments to observe properties of objects C. Observed properties to group objects with similar characteristics D. Inferences to make observations
What is C. Observed properties to group objects with similar characteristics
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What is the density of a rock which has a mass of 35 g and a volume of 7.0 cm³ A. 42 g/cm³ B. 0.20 g/cm³ C. 28 g/cm³ D. 5.0 g/cm³
What is D. 5.0 g/cm³
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A Contour map indicates that a stream is flowing across the landscape. If the stream has a constant volume, where on the map with the stream most likely have the highest velocity? A. as the stream moves across several closely spaced contour lines B. as a stream moves through a large region that has no contour lines C. as a stream movies parallel to two contour lines D. as the stream moves across several widely spaced contour lines
What is A. as the stream moves across several closely spaced contour lines
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Earths troposphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere contain relatively large amounts of which element? A. Potassium B. Oxygen C. Hydrogen D. Iron
What is B. Oxygen
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The color of the powder that a mineral leaves on a piece of white, unglazed porcelain is called the mineral's A. Hardness B. Luster C. Streak D. Scratch
What is C. Streak
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A prediction of next winter's weather is an example of A. A measurement B. An inference C. A classification D. An observation
What is B. An inference
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As water cools from 4°C to 0°C, its density A. Increases B. Decreases C. Remains the same
What is B. Decreases
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A stream has a source of an elevation of 1000 m. It ends at a lake that has an elevation of 300 m. If the lake is 200 km away from the source, what is the average gradient of the stream? A. 15 m/km B. 10 m/km C. 3.5 m/km D. 1.5 m/km
What is C. 3.5 m/km
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When the time of day for certain ship at sea is 12 noon, the time of the day at the prime meridian is 5 PM. What is the ships longitude? A. 75° East B. 45° West C. 75° West D. 45° East
What is C. 75° West
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The grouping of rocks as igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic is based primarily upon differences in A. Hardness B. Size C. Origins D. Age
What is C. Origins
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Which statement about a burning candle is most likely an inference? A. Carbon dioxide and water vapor are produced by the burning B. The wick gets shorter as the candle burns C. The candle wax is melting D. The flame is yellow
What is A. Carbon dioxide and water vapor are produced by the burning
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If a sample of pyrite were cut in half, the density of each would be A. Less than the original sample B. The same as the original sample C. Greater than the original sample
What is B. The same as the original sample
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http://reviewearthscience.com/subjects/es/review/topic-spec/esfields.pdf The smallest temperature gradient exist between locations A. C and D B. A and B C. F and D D. B and C
What is D. B and C
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What are the two most abundant elements by mass found in the earths crust? A. aluminum and iron B. oxygen and silicon C. sodium and chlorine D. calcium and carbon
What is B. oxygen and silicon
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Most igneous rocks formed by which process? A. Erosion and deposition B. Heat and pressure C. Melting and solidification D. Compaction and cementation
What is C. Melting and solidification
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Which statement about a rock sample is an inference? A. The rock was formed 100 million years ago B. The rock has no visible crystals and is red C. A balance indicates the rocks mass is 254 g D. The rock scratches a glass plate
What is A. The rock was formed 100 million years ago
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 If a sample of Pyrite has a volume of 50 cm³, its mass would be A. 350 g B. 15 g C. 150 g D. 250 g
What is D. 250 g
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http://reviewearthscience.com/subjects/es/review/topic-spec/esfields.pdf The approximate temperature at location B is A. 22°C B. 19°C C. 17°C D. 24°C
What is B. 19°C
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The best evidence that the earth has a spherical shape would be provided by A. the time the earth takes to rotate on its axis at different times of the year B. photographs of the earth taken from space C. the change in the time of sunrise and sunset at a single location during one year D. the prevailing wind direction at many locations on the earths surface
What is B. photographs of the earth taken from space
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The recrystallization of unmelted material under high temperature and pressure results in A. Volcanic rock B. Igneous rock C. Metamorphic rock D. Sedimentary rock
What is C. Metamorphic rock
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While on a field trip to a large lake in New York State, an observer recorded four statements about this lake. Which of these statements is most likely an inference? A. A log is floating in the lake B. The lake was formed by glacial action C. The water is clear enough to see the bottom of the lake D. The surface temperature of the lake is 18.5°C
What is B. The lake was formed by glacial action
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In which phase (state) do most Earth materials have their greatest density? A) gaseous B) solid C) liquid
What is B) solid
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http://reviewearthscience.com/subjects/es/review/topic-spec/esfields.pdf The diagram below is a contour map between which two points is the slope of the hill steepest? A. A and D B. C and D C. A and B D. B and C
What is D. B and C
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Earth's hydrosphere is best described as the A. Liquid outer layer of Earth B. Solid outer layer of Earth C. Gaseous layers extending several hundred kilometers from Earth into space D. Magma layer located below Earth's stiffer mantle
What is A. Liquid outer layer of Earth
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According to the earth science reference table, which is a sedimentary rock that forms as a result of precipitation from seawater? A. Shale B. Gypsum C. Conglomerate D. Basalt
What is B. Gypsum