Question 1

What process formed heavy elements, such as iron, found in your body?

Accepted Answer

A)  They formed in the Earth's core during its early stages. 
B)  They formed during supernovae of ancient stars. 
C)  They formed during the Big Bang. 
A)  They formed in the Earth's core during its early stages. 
B)  They formed during supernovae of ancient stars. 
C)  They formed during the Big Bang.

Question 2

How did scientists initially deduce part of the Earth's core is molten?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because certain vibrations do not pass through it. 
B)  Because it is the source of molten material for active volcanoes. 
C)  Because the Earth has a magnetic field that requires this. 
A)  Because certain vibrations do not pass through it. 
B)  Because it is the source of molten material for active volcanoes. 
C)  Because the Earth has a magnetic field that requires this.

Question 3

According to the diagram below, what location on Earth most likely experienced this isolation pattern in
  2006?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equator 
B)  Tropic of Cancer 
C)  Tropic of Capricorn 
A)  Equator 
B)  Tropic of Cancer 
C)  Tropic of Capricorn

Question 4

According to the diagram below, which statement best reflects the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, the
  moon, and Mars in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

A)  A represents the Sun, B is the moon, and C is the Earth. 
B)  A represents the Earth, B is the moon, and C is Mars. 
C)  D represents the Sun, E is the Earth, and F is the moon. 
D)  D is the Earth, E is the Sun, and F is Mars. 
A)  A represents the Sun, B is the moon, and C is the Earth. 
B)  A represents the Earth, B is the moon, and C is Mars. 
C)  D represents the Sun, E is the Earth, and F is the moon. 
D)  D is the Earth, E is the Sun, and F is Mars.

Question 5

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase.
  
-Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 7.

Accepted Answer

A)  Planets 
B)  Moons 
C)  Comets 
A)  Planets 
B)  Moons 
C)  Comets

Question 6

How old is the Universe?

Accepted Answer

A)  10-20 thousand years 
B)  10-29 million years 
C)  10-20 billion years 
A)  10-20 thousand years 
B)  10-29 million years 
C)  10-20 billion years

Question 7

Why does Earth have a magnetic field?

Accepted Answer

A)  Due to content of atmospheric gases 
B)  Due to the types of rocks found in the lithosphere 
C)  Due to the Earth's liquid outer core 
D)  Due to the proximity to the Sun 
A)  Due to content of atmospheric gases 
B)  Due to the types of rocks found in the lithosphere 
C)  Due to the Earth's liquid outer core 
D)  Due to the proximity to the Sun

Question 8

What would happen to the seasons if the tilt of the axis was opposite to what it is now?

Accepted Answer

A)  All seasons would reverse 
B)  Only winter and summer would reverse 
C)  Only fall and spring reverse 
D)  None reverse 
A)  All seasons would reverse 
B)  Only winter and summer would reverse 
C)  Only fall and spring reverse 
D)  None reverse

Question 9

The following diagram shows the relative position of some galaxies (2.5 Mly = 2.5 million light years).
The location labeled "X" is the observation point.
  
-Suppose these galaxies were observed at location X using the Hubble telescope. Place them in order from most red shift to least red shift.

Accepted Answer

A)  A,B,C 
B)  C,B,A 
C)  B,A,C 
D)  C,A,B 
A)  A,B,C 
B)  C,B,A 
C)  B,A,C 
D)  C,A,B

Question 10

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase.
  
-Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 4.

Accepted Answer

A)  Asteroids 
B)  Comets 
C)  Planets 
A)  Asteroids 
B)  Comets 
C)  Planets

Question 11

How does "space weather" affect you?

Accepted Answer

A)  It causes moving air and clouds on Earth that causes weather systems. 
B)  It causes the Earth's magnetic field to form and permits navigation. 
C)  It causes electrical surges that can disrupt power systems. 
A)  It causes moving air and clouds on Earth that causes weather systems. 
B)  It causes the Earth's magnetic field to form and permits navigation. 
C)  It causes electrical surges that can disrupt power systems.

Question 12

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase.
  
-Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 2.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hundreds 
B)  Thousands 
C)  Millions 
D)  Billions 
A)  Hundreds 
B)  Thousands 
C)  Millions 
D)  Billions

Question 13

Earth's orbit around the Sun is highly elliptical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If the Earth were smaller it would have a less dense atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What process formed heavy elements, such as iron, found in your body?

How did scientists initially deduce part of the Earth's core is molten?

According to the diagram below, what location on Earth most likely experienced this isolation pattern in 2006?

According to the diagram below, which statement best reflects the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, the moon, and Mars in our solar system?

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase. -Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 7.

How old is the Universe?

Why does Earth have a magnetic field?

What would happen to the seasons if the tilt of the axis was opposite to what it is now?

The following diagram shows the relative position of some galaxies (2.5 Mly = 2.5 million light years). The location labeled "X" is the observation point. -Suppose these galaxies were observed at location X using the Hubble telescope. Place them in order from most red shift to least red shift.

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase. -Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 4.

How does "space weather" affect you?

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase. -Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 2.

Earth's orbit around the Sun is highly elliptical.

If the Earth were smaller it would have a less dense atmosphere.

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Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Volcanoes and Mountains

Rocks and Minerals

Geologic Time

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Landslides and Slope Failure

Streams and Floods

Groundwater and Wetlands

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Exam 2: Earth in Science

What process formed heavy elements, such as iron, found in your body?

How did scientists initially deduce part of the Earth's core is molten?

According to the diagram below, what location on Earth most likely experienced this isolation pattern in 2006?

According to the diagram below, which statement best reflects the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, the moon, and Mars in our solar system?

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase. -Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 7.

How old is the Universe?

Why does Earth have a magnetic field?

What would happen to the seasons if the tilt of the axis was opposite to what it is now?

The following diagram shows the relative position of some galaxies (2.5 Mly = 2.5 million light years). The location labeled "X" is the observation point. -Suppose these galaxies were observed at location X using the Hubble telescope. Place them in order from most red shift to least red shift.

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase. -Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 4.

How does "space weather" affect you?

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase. -Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 2.

Earth's orbit around the Sun is highly elliptical.

If the Earth were smaller it would have a less dense atmosphere.

Introduction to Earth Science

Near-Earth Objects

Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Volcanoes and Mountains

Rocks and Minerals

Geologic Time

Weathering and Soils

Landslides and Slope Failure

Streams and Floods

Groundwater and Wetlands

Oceans and Coastlines

The Atomosphere

Weather Systems

Earths Climate System

Global Change

Filters