Earth Science Quiz 21 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the most likely reason that the bones of a Mesosaurus are found on the eastern coast of South America and on the western coast of Africa?

Correct Answer: C) Plate tectonics.

2. This explains phenomena that cannot be experienced directly

Correct Answer: D) Model.

3. The wobble in Earth's rotation caused by the gravitational pull of the moon is called

Correct Answer: C) Nutation.

4. It is the outer most layer of the Earth where life exists.

Correct Answer: A) Crust.

5. Which process transfers energy primarily by electromagnetic waves?

Correct Answer: A) Radiation.

6. What is the gaseous layer that envelops the earth?

Correct Answer: D) Stratosphere.

7. Name the outer rigid layer of the Earth from which the plates are made.

Correct Answer: C) Lithosphere.

8. Match the following word/subject with the topic it relates to the most.Volcanic Eruptions

Correct Answer: A) Geology.

9. When someone says Joplin has hot summers, cold winters, warm springs, and cool autumns, they are describing the

Correct Answer: D) Climate.

10. The axis of the Earth is inclined at an angle of ..... degree relative to the plane of the orbit of the Earth.

Correct Answer: B) 23 1/2.

11. When is it summertime in the Norther Hemisphere?

Correct Answer: A) When the northern hemisphere faces the sun.

12. When energy is added or taken away from a substance it causes a:

Correct Answer: B) Phase Change.

13. The temperature at which air is saturated and condensation forms is the:

Correct Answer: A) Dew point.

14. Which of the following is NOT a function of the atmosphere?

Correct Answer: D) Increases the amount rays from the sun.

15. Convergent boundary

Correct Answer: B) Plates coming towards each other.

16. This layer of Earth is solid Iron and Nickel

Correct Answer: C) Inner Core.

17. Which of the following is a small, hot star that is the leftover center of an old star?

Correct Answer: A) White dwarf.

18. Which layer is the largest of the Earth's layers?

Correct Answer: C) Mantle.

19. The correct SI unit for weight is .....

Correct Answer: C) Newtons.

20. The equator is located in what latitude?

Correct Answer: C) 0o.