Earth Science Quiz 45 (20 MCQs)

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1. Compared to an inland location, a location on an ocean shore at the same elevation and latitude is likely to have

2. What are the 4 branches of earth science

3. What weather factor does a wind vane measure?

4. Scientists in the field of _____ seek to understand why the salinity, or amount of salt in water, of seawater varies along a coastline.

5. Which of the following is a regional factor that influences weather patterns?

6. Usually _____ of the mass of an iceberg is under the surface of water.

7. Which of the following is a gas giant?

8. The length of time required for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay is its _____

9. On Mohs hardness scale, which is the softest mineral?

10. A needle of the compass points _____ because the Earth, s magnetic field is dipolar.

11. How does a sinkhole form?

12. The correct SI unit for volume is

13. This is the study of the forces and processes that cause the atmosphere conditions to change and produce weather.

14. Which tool is used to measure precipitation?

15. What is the sharp drop off of land near a continent?

16. Liquid changed into a solid

17. Which units of measurement are used for volume?

18. The zone that is between 23.5 degrees and 66.5 degrees latitude

19. Why do we have different seasons on Earth?

20. Earth is mostly made up of _____