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Earth Science Quiz 48 (20 MCQs)

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1. Life not possible on the Earth without the presence of.
2. Oldham found the earth's core when he saw that seismic waves from ..... didn't go straight through the center of the earth.
3. Branch of Earth Science that deals with objects beyond the Earth's atmosphere.
4. ..... is if something breaks into smooth flat layers.
5. On which day of the year would the intensity of insolation at Kingston, New York, most likely be greatest?
6. Minerals are identified by observing their .....
7. What is it called when a solid turns directly into a gas?
8. ..... is the amount of water a river or stream can carry in a given amount of time.
9. Earth is tilted on its ....., which is an imaginary line that runs through Earth.
10. Which of the following is not a factor that can contribute to erosion?
11. Frank has a paper clip. It has a mass of 9g and a volume of 3cm3. What is its density?
12. What type of fossil fuel is mined from the ground?
13. Which of the following are branches of Earth science?
14. The loose material in which plants can grow
15. Rust that forms on rocks or metal because of extended exposure to oxygen is what example of chemical weathering?
16. The branch of Earth Science where geology and chemistry come together. A scientist might study rock samples to determine qualities of earth materials for human use.
17. Geothermal power plants use heat from deep inside Earth to generate electricity. What is a disadvantage of geothermal energy?
18. Which ocean current directly warms WesternEurope?
19. If all the greenland glaciers melt, sea levels would rise approximately
20. The temperature increases rapidly with depth in outer ..... kilometers of the Earth.
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