HHCS Earth Science 1st Semester Exam Review

Which of these typically comes first in the scientific process?

• publish findings

• building theory

• stating a hypothesis

• experimenting

The work of dominion science involves _____.

• glorifying God

• showing love to your neighbor

• neither of the other answers

• both of the other answers

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In which state of matter do particles possess the most energy?

• gas

• solid

• plasma

• liquid

By definition, a force is _____.

• a push

• a pull

• a push and a pull

• a push or a pull

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It is theorized that coal formed from deep layers of plant material that were under great pressure and over time became rock-like. The forces involved would be an example of _____.

• compression

• shear

• tension

• friction

Which force(s) is/are significant in producing a snow avalanche?

• gravity

• friction

• neither of the answers

• both of the answers

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What is operationally defined as "the ability to do work"?

• energy

• potential

• mechanics

• thermodynamics

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Water is _____.

• a compound

• a pure substance

• a molecule

• all of these

Which of these would be a chemical change?

• an icicle forms along a cliff edge

• salts from the soil dissolve into a stream

• lightning strikes a spruce tree and starts a fire

• seashells are ground to powder by the surf

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Which of these would most accurately show the true shape of a continent?

• an aerial map

• a globe

• an oblique view map

• there is no difference