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Ch. 1 Science Practice Test

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1.
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What drives the constant flow of matter through the Earth system
2.
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The four main spheres of the Earth system are:
- atmosphere
- hydrosphere
- geosphere
- biosphere
3.
1 point
The sun can be considered part of the Earth system
(in your head, be sure you can state why or why not)
4.
1 point
What is an example of FEEDBACK in the Earth system?
5.
1 point
When feedback occurs, a system is returning data to itself about a ________ that has taken place in the system and can increase or slow the effects of this ______.
6.
1 point
Lands are constantly being _________ and ________ by competing forces.
(Type both answers in the blank box, separated by one space only)
7.
1 point
What kind of force helps build up mountains?
8.
1 point
Which of the following is NOT an example of a destructive force?
9.
1 point
What two methods have scientists used to learn about Earth's interior?
10.
1 point
Which is an example of DIRECT evidence?
11.
1 point
Which is an example of INDIRECT evidence?
12.
1 point
Which of the following is NOT a layer of the Earth?
13.
1 point
As the depth inside earth INCREASES, the pressure DECREASES
14.
1 point
As the depth inside earth INCREASES, the temperature INCREASES
15.
1 point
The Earth's crust only includes dry land only.
16.
1 point
The mantle of the Earth is solid.
17.
1 point
Which of the following is NOT in the Earth's core?
18.
1 point
Which of the following is NOT a kind of heat transfer?
19.
1 point
Which kind of heat transfer is caused by the movement of a fluid?
20.
1 point
Which kind of heat transfer occurs in the Earth's mantle?
21.
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Heating and cooling of a fluid is caused by a change in the fluid's _______
22.
1 point
Which is part of the Earth's hydrosphere?
23.
1 point
What are Earth's two sources of energy?
24.
1 point
The forces that cause lava to erupt from a volcano and erupt from the Earth's surface are DESTRUCTIVE forces.
25.
1 point
What is the relatively soft layer of the upper mantle called?
26.
1 point
Scientists think movements in the liquid outer core produce Earth's magnetic field?
27.
1 point
Oceanic crust and continental crust differ because continental crust has more variability in its composition (the rocks that make it up).
28.
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Oceanic crust is THICKER than continental crust.
29.
1 point
Compared to air and water, most rock has a HIGH DENSITY, which means it has more mass per volume.
30.
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__________ and ____________ are the two layers of the Earth's surface where CONVECTION takes place? (type them both with only one space between)
31.
1 point
The rock in the mantle is able to flow because millions of years of heat and pressure in the mantle caused solid mantle rock to warm and flow very slowly.
32.
1 point
The hot rock will RISE through the mantle after it cools.
33.
1 point
Boiling water is an example of which kind of heat transfer...?
34.
1 point
Which part of the Earth's system is made up of plants and animals?
35.
1 point
What is one result of convection currents in the Earth's outer core?
36.
1 point
How do pressure and temperature change inside Earth as depth increases?
37.
1 point
True or False: I am happy that this practice quiz is over.
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