earth science review jeopardy

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Question 1 from Topic 1

What is the approximate percentage ofthe Earth that is illuminated by thesun at any given time?

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C. 50%

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Question 2 Topic 1

B. Core

D. Chromosphere

C. Photosphere

A. Corona

Which layer of the sun is seen during a total solar eclipse?

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A. Corona

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Question 3 Topic 1

B. Stars

D. meteors

C. asteroids

A. cometsGas and dust in interstellar nebulaecan form —

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Question 4 Topic 1

B. An inner planet

C. An outer planet

D. Outside of three smaller planets

A. Outside of the gas giants Which of the following best describesEarth’s orbital position in our solarsystem?

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B. An inner planet

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Question 5 Topic 1

B.

C.

D.

A.

Which image best represents ourgalaxy?

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A.

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Question 1 Topic 2

A. magma

D. sedementary

C. metamorphic

B. weatheringLiquid rock is called _____.

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A. Magma

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A. minerals

Question 2 Topic 2

D. metamorphic

C. sedimentary

B. igneousWhen magma cools down it forms __________ rock.

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Question 3 Topic 2

A. sedimentary

D. metamorphic

C. igneous

B. mineralThis rock is buried under a mountain or deep in the earth's crust.

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D. Metamorphic

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Question 4 Topic 2

A. hammering

D. pressure

C. seismic

B. weatheringThis is the term geologist use to explain the natural process for when rocks break down.

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B. weathering

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Question 5 Topic 2

A. lithosphere

D. crust

C. core

B. mantleThe uppermost portion of the earth is called the crust or ______.

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A. asteroid impact with earth

Question 1 Topic 3

D. melting in polar icecaps

C. volcanoes

B. earthquakes

Most modern geologist have argued that a global catastrophe may have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. According to scientist, what was this catastrophe?

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Question 2 Topic 3

A. younger

D. More eroded

C. Older

B. thickerCompared to the Rocky Mountains, the Appalachian Mountains are much __________.

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A. The distance the layer extends over the earth

Question 3 Topic 3

B. The thickness of the layer

C. The chemical make upof the layer

D. The position of the layer compared to other layers

Which of these is the best indication of the relative age of a rock layer?

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D. The position of the layer

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Question 4 Topic 4A. Mineral crystals and

compositions are identified

C. One type of rock can be changed into another type of rock

D. Different types of fossils are turned into rocks

B. Tectonic plates shift around the earth’s surface

Scientists use the rock cycle to describe the processes by which --

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C. One type of rock can be changed

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Question 5 Topic 3Question 5 Topic 3

A. Igneous intrusive

B. Metamorphic

D. Igneous extrusive

C. Sedimentary

In which type of rock are fossils most likely to be found?

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C. Sedimentary

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A. condensing water particles in clouds

B. regulating the heat from the sun

C. absorbing ultraviolet radiation

D. insulating the temperature at the poles

Question 1 Topic 4

Ozone molecules protect Earth fromthe harmful effects of the sun by —

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C. absorbing ultraviolet radiation

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Question 2 Topic 4

A.

B.

C.

D.

Based on the above symbols, which ofthe following represents a wind speedof 30 knots?

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Question 3 Topic 4

A. convection currents

B. magnetic fields

C. hot spots

D. advection forces

The Earth’s mantle is made up of very hot material that rises to the top of the mantle, cools, then sinks, reheats, and rises again, constantly repeating the cycle. This action, which causes theEarth’s crust to move, is known as —

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Question 4 Topic 4

A. Wrong

B. Wrong

C. Correct

D. Wrong

Which of these will cause the greatest high tides?

Answer 4 Topic 4

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C. Correct

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Question 5 Topic 4

A. increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration

B. greenhouse gas build-up in the lower atmosphere

C. acid rain in the northeast U.S.

D. destruction of ozone in the upper atmosphere

Release of CFCs and similarcompounds are a possible cause of —

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D. destruction of ozone in the upper

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Question 1 Topic 5

A. 3

B. 1

C. 4

D. 2

Which region of Virginia is classifiedas the Piedmont?

Answer 1 Topic 5

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A. Charlottesville

B. Harrisonburg

C. Deel

D. Norfolk

Question 2 Topic 5

The map shows the ages of the exposed bedrock in Virginia. Which city sits on exposed bedrock that is the same ageas the rock in Bristol?

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Question 3 Topic 5A. Sedimentary

B. Igneous

C. Metamorphic

D. BasalticWhich kind of rock is formed by theprocesses shown?

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A. Sedimentary

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Question 4 Topic 5

A. 3

B. 1

C. 4

D. 2The layer in the above soil profile that has the most humus is —

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Question 5 Topic 5

A. 4

B. 1

C. 3

D. 2According to the above diagram, the water supply will be most consistent inwell —

Answer 5 Topic 5

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C. 3

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