2015 Released Earth Science SOL test

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The fossil at point X has been dated to be 65 million years old. What can relative dating indicate about the fossil at point Y?

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The similar time period in which the organism lived

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When do the highest and lowest tides, known as spring tides, occur?

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During the new moon and full moon phases

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Which best describes the area shown in this aerial photograph? Options: Forest and farmland, Deeply eroded bedrock, Extensive urban development, Folded mountainside and rivers

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Forest and farmland

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The moon has a stronger influence on Earth's tides than the sun because the moon —

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is much closer to Earth

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Remains of ancient life are most often preserved through which process? Options: Freezing, Burial in sediment, Entrapment in tar, Drying out

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Burial in sediment

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Environmental effects of the impact of a meteorite 66.4 million years ago may have led to the extinction of many species on Earth. Which evidence best supports this theory? Options: The Cenozoic Era began 66.4 million years ago when the Mesozoic Era ended., Iridium found in meteorites is also present in rock layers that are 66.4 million years old., Many other meteorite impact sites have been identified on Earth., Many asteroids are found between Mars and Jupiter.

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Iridium found in meteorites is also present in rock layers that are 66.4 million years old.

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When a river flows into a lake, the velocity of the water decreases. Which sediments will most likely be in the numbered locations (1 to 3)? Options: Sand grains, clay sized particles, large gravel, Clay sized particles, large gravel, sand grains, Clay sized particles, sand grains, large gravel, large gravel, sand grains, clay sized particles

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large gravel, sand grains, clay sized particles

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Which type of rock is formed by magma cooling underground? Options: sedimentary, intrusive igneous, extrusive igneous, metamorphic

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intrusive igneous

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A student hypothesizes that water from infrequently used school faucets contains more chemical impurities than the water from frequently used faucets. At the same time of day, the student uses a water test kit to measure the water impurities from the different faucets. Which is the manipulated variable in this investigation?

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The locations of water collection

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Which coordinates identify a location north of a city that has a latitude of 38.0°N and a longitude of 25.0°W?

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47.0°N and 25.0°W