Question 1

The mouth of a river will often contain deposited 	, which is picks up from farther upstream.

Accepted Answer

A)  sedimentary rock 
B)  sediment 
C)  large rocks 
D)  igneous rock 
A)  sedimentary rock 
B)  sediment 
C)  large rocks 
D)  igneous rock B

Question 2

Physical features of various soil types allow us to classify them into

Accepted Answer

A)  soil orders. 
B)  soil profiles. 
C)  soil horizons. 
D)  landforms. 
A)  soil orders. 
B)  soil profiles. 
C)  soil horizons. 
D)  landforms. A

Question 3

Which feature distinguishes the lithosphere from the asthenosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lithosphere is solid, whereas the asthenosphere is liquid. 
B)  The lithosphere is composed or rock, whereas the asthenosphere is composed of metal. 
C)  The lithosphere is more rigid, and the asthenosphere is more malleable. 
D)  Both have identical properties. 
A)  The lithosphere is solid, whereas the asthenosphere is liquid. 
B)  The lithosphere is composed or rock, whereas the asthenosphere is composed of metal. 
C)  The lithosphere is more rigid, and the asthenosphere is more malleable. 
D)  Both have identical properties. C

Question 4

The properties of the lithosphere are most similar to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the core 
B)  the crust 
C)  the mantle 
D)  the asthenosphere 
A)  the core 
B)  the crust 
C)  the mantle 
D)  the asthenosphere

Question 5

Why are floodplains such a fertile area for agriculture?

Accepted Answer

A)  They all erode their topsoil. 
B)  The river overflows and deposits sediments, which enrich the soil. 
C)  There are no structures built on floodplains. 
D)  They consist of impervious rock. 
A)  They all erode their topsoil. 
B)  The river overflows and deposits sediments, which enrich the soil. 
C)  There are no structures built on floodplains. 
D)  They consist of impervious rock.

Question 6

Which of the following would be a landform that is found on the moon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mons Piton, a mountain peak 
B)  underground water 
C)  sedimentary rock in the mantle 
D)  the core 
A)  Mons Piton, a mountain peak 
B)  underground water 
C)  sedimentary rock in the mantle 
D)  the core

Question 7

The main factors that determine soil type are climate, organisms, relief, parent material, and time (CLORPT). Define two of these factors and explain how they will influence soil type.

Accepted Answer

CL stands for climate. This includes the

Question 8

A farmer notices that a crop is not growing well and they suspect that salinization may be the problem. How could they determine is this is the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  test the soil for the amount of humus 
B)  test the soil for the amount of salt present 
C)  test the soil for the amount of infiltration 
D)  test the soil for the amount of organic material 
A)  test the soil for the amount of humus 
B)  test the soil for the amount of salt present 
C)  test the soil for the amount of infiltration 
D)  test the soil for the amount of organic material

Question 9

Many features of Earth's surface, such as mountains and volcanoes, are produced from interactions between

Accepted Answer

A)  the lithosphere and the asthenosphere. 
B)  the core and the mantle. 
C)  the solid and the liquid regions of the core. 
D)  tectonic plates. 
A)  the lithosphere and the asthenosphere. 
B)  the core and the mantle. 
C)  the solid and the liquid regions of the core. 
D)  tectonic plates.

Question 10

Several small streams and wetland areas make up a watershed for a river. What would these areas have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They all will drain into the river. 
B)  They will all be filled when the river floods. 
C)  They all contain sediment from the river. 
D)  They are all eroded. 
A)  They all will drain into the river. 
B)  They will all be filled when the river floods. 
C)  They all contain sediment from the river. 
D)  They are all eroded.

Question 11

Tilling the soil can impact the land in several ways. Which of the following is considered a negative impact?

Accepted Answer

A)  It prepares the soil for planting. 
B)  It increases wind erosion of the soil. 
C)  It distributes nutrients in the soil. 
D)  It enhances the tilth of the soil. 
A)  It prepares the soil for planting. 
B)  It increases wind erosion of the soil. 
C)  It distributes nutrients in the soil. 
D)  It enhances the tilth of the soil.

Question 12

Which of the following are components of the rock cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  weathering of rocks 
B)  cooling of igneous rock 
C)  sedimentation 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  weathering of rocks 
B)  cooling of igneous rock 
C)  sedimentation 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 13

Based on your understanding of topography, predict the difference between a topographic map and a standard map.

Accepted Answer

A)  Only topographic maps show all watersheds. 
B)  Only topographic maps show points of potential erosion. 
C)  Only topographic maps show all man-made structures. 
D)  Only topographic maps include the shape of the land. 
A)  Only topographic maps show all watersheds. 
B)  Only topographic maps show points of potential erosion. 
C)  Only topographic maps show all man-made structures. 
D)  Only topographic maps include the shape of the land.

Question 14

?   In this image of soil, O and A refer to ________, and all the layers of soil together constitute ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  horizons; a profile 
B)  profiles; horizons 
C)  biotic factors; horizons 
D)  organic matter; a profile 
A)  horizons; a profile 
B)  profiles; horizons 
C)  biotic factors; horizons 
D)  organic matter; a profile

Question 15

Which of the following is a human use of minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  a component of food used for bodily functions 
B)  a source of rare-earth materials for electronics 
C)  a source of fertilizers 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  a component of food used for bodily functions 
B)  a source of rare-earth materials for electronics 
C)  a source of fertilizers 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 16

Adding organic matter to soil can lead to a darkening of color, indicating the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  topsoil. 
B)  tilth. 
C)  minerals. 
D)  humus. 
A)  topsoil. 
B)  tilth. 
C)  minerals. 
D)  humus.

Question 17

Soil contains which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

A)  weathered rock 
B)  microbes 
C)  minerals 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  weathered rock 
B)  microbes 
C)  minerals 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 18

A farmer notices that a crop is not growing well and suspects that the problem is the soil. Samples are tested and the soil is shown to contain normal amounts of salt. Testing also shows low levels of many plant nutrients. Based on these results, what may be causing the issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of topsoil 
B)  poor infiltration of water to the soil 
C)  salinization of the soil 
D)  leaching of the soil 
A)  lack of topsoil 
B)  poor infiltration of water to the soil 
C)  salinization of the soil 
D)  leaching of the soil

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of erosion?

Accepted Answer

A)  soil being removed from a hillside and blown away 
B)  sand particles being produced from wave action 
C)  high temperature and pressure leading to new rock formations 
D)  lava cooling to form rock 
A)  soil being removed from a hillside and blown away 
B)  sand particles being produced from wave action 
C)  high temperature and pressure leading to new rock formations 
D)  lava cooling to form rock

Question 20

Both the United States and Russia have attempted to drill down into the Earth as far as possible. The deepest that they have been able to reach is into the

Accepted Answer

A)  mantle. 
B)  core. 
C)  crust. 
D)  None of these are correct. 
A)  mantle. 
B)  core. 
C)  crust. 
D)  None of these are correct.

The mouth of a river will often contain deposited , which is picks up from farther upstream.

Physical features of various soil types allow us to classify them into

Which feature distinguishes the lithosphere from the asthenosphere?

The properties of the lithosphere are most similar to which of the following?

Why are floodplains such a fertile area for agriculture?

Which of the following would be a landform that is found on the moon?

The main factors that determine soil type are climate, organisms, relief, parent material, and time (CLORPT). Define two of these factors and explain how they will influence soil type.

A farmer notices that a crop is not growing well and they suspect that salinization may be the problem. How could they determine is this is the case?

Many features of Earth's surface, such as mountains and volcanoes, are produced from interactions between

Several small streams and wetland areas make up a watershed for a river. What would these areas have in common?

Tilling the soil can impact the land in several ways. Which of the following is considered a negative impact?

Which of the following are components of the rock cycle?

Based on your understanding of topography, predict the difference between a topographic map and a standard map.

? In this image of soil, O and A refer to , and all the layers of soil together constitute .

Which of the following is a human use of minerals?

Adding organic matter to soil can lead to a darkening of color, indicating the presence of

Soil contains which of the following components?

A farmer notices that a crop is not growing well and suspects that the problem is the soil. Samples are tested and the soil is shown to contain normal amounts of salt. Testing also shows low levels of many plant nutrients. Based on these results, what may be causing the issues?

Which of the following is an example of erosion?

Both the United States and Russia have attempted to drill down into the Earth as far as possible. The deepest that they have been able to reach is into the

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The mouth of a river will often contain deposited , which is picks up from farther upstream.

Physical features of various soil types allow us to classify them into

Which feature distinguishes the lithosphere from the asthenosphere?

The properties of the lithosphere are most similar to which of the following?

Why are floodplains such a fertile area for agriculture?

Which of the following would be a landform that is found on the moon?

The main factors that determine soil type are climate, organisms, relief, parent material, and time (CLORPT). Define two of these factors and explain how they will influence soil type.

A farmer notices that a crop is not growing well and they suspect that salinization may be the problem. How could they determine is this is the case?

Many features of Earth's surface, such as mountains and volcanoes, are produced from interactions between

Several small streams and wetland areas make up a watershed for a river. What would these areas have in common?

Tilling the soil can impact the land in several ways. Which of the following is considered a negative impact?

Which of the following are components of the rock cycle?

Based on your understanding of topography, predict the difference between a topographic map and a standard map.

? In this image of soil, O and A refer to ________, and all the layers of soil together constitute ________.

Which of the following is a human use of minerals?

Adding organic matter to soil can lead to a darkening of color, indicating the presence of

Soil contains which of the following components?

A farmer notices that a crop is not growing well and suspects that the problem is the soil. Samples are tested and the soil is shown to contain normal amounts of salt. Testing also shows low levels of many plant nutrients. Based on these results, what may be causing the issues?

Which of the following is an example of erosion?

Both the United States and Russia have attempted to drill down into the Earth as far as possible. The deepest that they have been able to reach is into the

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Ethics, Economics, and Policy: Who or What Do We Value

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? In this image of soil, O and A refer to , and all the layers of soil together constitute .