End of Q1 Earth Science Practice Exam

Which of the following branches of Earth Science focuses on the study of Earth's atmosphere and weather?

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

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Longitude is used to measure a location's position in relation to:

• The Equator

• The Prime Meridian

• The International Date Line

• The Tropic of Cancer

Which is a key characteristic that all minerals share?

• They are man-made.

• They have a crystalline structure.

• They are organic compounds.

• They are only found underground.

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What type of mixture has a uniform composition throughout?

• Heterogeneous

• Homogeneous

• Colloidal

• Organic

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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What type of rock is formed from cooled and solidified magma or lava?

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Organic

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Which physical property of minerals describes the color of its powder?

• Luster

• Hardness

• Streak

• Cleavage

Which of the following changes is a chemical change?

• Melting ice

• Freezing water

• Burning wood

• Dissolving salt in water

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What type of igneous rock is formed on the Earth’s surface from lava?

• Intrusive

• Extrusive

• Foliated

• Non-foliated

How do metamorphic rocks form?

• By the accumulation of sediments

• By the cooling of magma

• Through intense heat and pressure on existing rocks

• By crystallizing minerals from solutions