Earth Science Quiz 26 (25 MCQs)

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1. A naturally formed, inorganic material with a crystalline structure is known as a

2. The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together.

3. The movement of water through the atmosphere using precipitation, condensation, sublimation, evaporation, and transpiration is known as _____

4. Graphite (pencil lead) and Diamonds have the same chemical formula but diamonds are formed at greater temperatures and pressures.

5. Earth's rate of revolution is approximately

6. T8-Which of these are equal intervals?

7. You are now standing on the earth's crust. Which sphere does earth's crust belong?

8. The canyon has a maximum depth of about_____ feet (1.6 kilometres) from the plateau top to the Colorado River.

9. Wegener noticed that the edges of some continents

10. Which one of these types of light can we see with our eyes?

11. What is an occurrence on Earth that causes a change

12. Which natural phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?

13. The fear of what animal is known as 'arachnophobia'?

14. What is the breakdown of the Earth's crust into sediment called?

15. Which of these is an example of erosion?

16. About how long ago do scientists believe the universe began?

17. Which statement about burning a candle is most likely an inference?

18. Astronomy topics include which of the following?

19. Most scientists infer that increasing levels ofcarbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere arecontributing to

20. Which of the following is a large star late in its life cycle?

21. Which is most likely true of fossils of organisms found within the same layer of rock?

22. This is the study of the materials that make up Earth.

23. Select all of the ways we can measure weather

24. Closest star to our Solar System next to the Sun

25. Natural solid substance found in the earth crust