Geology Fieldnotes

Geology Fieldnotes

10th Grade

7 Qs

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Geology Fieldnotes

Geology Fieldnotes

Assessment

Quiz

English

10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.11-12.5, RI. 9-10.6, RI. 9-10.2

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does the author structure the text?

A - general overview, geographic placement, volcanic highlights, types of creatures found, chronological history

B - general overview, chronological history, geographic highlights, volcanic activity, faults, earthquakes

C - chronological histories by area, details about sediments and findings, earthquake information, and volcanic effects

D - overall history of area, history by specific time periods, descriptions of geologic events, and major discoveries

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the effect of the metaphors in the sentences below from paragraph 2?


“Not all field geologists, however, refer to the Big Bend as a paradise. For some, this land of twisted, tortured rock is a nightmare.”

A- They compare Big Bend to a contradictory dream world.

B- They emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape.

C- They explain how Big Bend is enthralling to many people.

D- They express how interesting the landscape is to many people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does the author connect ideas in the selection?

A- by describing geologic time periods

B- by explaining the effects of volcanoes

C- by comparing fossil remains to volcanic ash

D- by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does the author achieve his purpose?

A- by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas

B- by using only formal scientific language to list data

C- by using bulleted phrases to clarify ideas

D- by using quotes from famous people to support facts

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

According to the selection, why has “the Big Bend” been described as a “geologist’s paradise”?

A- because it contains rocks

B- because many geologists vacation there

C- because sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata

D- because there are many jobs for geologists there

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the selection’s structure?

A- It clarifies the existing natural boundaries of the area.

B- It highlights the types of living creatures that existed in the area.

C- It emphasizes the constant geological changes that have shaped the area.

D- It provides the reader with an inside look at how geological maps are created.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which group of words from the selection conveys the author’s attitude about his topic?

A- remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificent

B- paradise, fortunate, proliferation, thrived

C- complex, challenge, staggering, nightmare

D- invaded, retreating, uplifted, erupted

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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