Earth Science Quiz 8 (25 MCQs)

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1. Tides occur every _____ and their timing and position depend on the Earth, s rotation on its axis related to the position of the moon.

2. Which of the following scientists studies marine physics?

3. This theory states that the vacuum of space is not empty but swirled around small vortices.

4. Which process releases 2260 joules of heatenergy per gram of water into the environment?

5. Which planet has a density that is less than the density of liquid water?

6. The shaking of Earth's crust caused by underground vibrations

7. The name rock is given when it is broken down into smaller pieces.

8. The word "lithosphere" is used to refer to which layers of the Earth?

9. Which of the following describes scientists' best idea about the formation and expansion of the universe?

10. What is the term that defines the Earth as the center of the universe?

11. Which of the following is the best measurement for the ACTUAL brightness of a star?

12. Which object in space emits light because itreleases energy produced by nuclear fusion?

13. What can fossils teach us?

14. This type of cloud is associated with violent thunderstorms and is the largest type of cloud.

15. Meteorology topics include which of the following?

16. Oceans are part of which earth sphere?

17. Branch of Earth Science that deals with the oceans, ocean currents, salinity, and ocean floor features.

18. What is the name of the original matter that started the Big Bang?

19. An explanation based on many observations during repeated investigations is called a

20. The Sun gives us all of the following except-

21. Several dams were built across the Chattahoochee River. Which is one of the reasons they were built?

22. What does a massive (not a red-giant) star turn into at the end of its life cycle?

23. What is an object so massive and dense that even light cannot escape its gravity?

24. Which of the following is not a part of the Biosphere?

25. What kind of oceans generate hurricanes?