Virginia Earth Science SOL Prep

Which of the following rocks is improperly classified as a coarse grained intrusive igneous rock?

• Granite

• Obsidian

• Gabbro

• Diorite

Which sedimentary rock cannot be classified as clastic?

• Shale

• Sandstone

• Conglomerate

• Coal

Pollutants introduced into surface or groundwater that are without a specific location source is what?

• non-point source water pollution
• zone of aeration
• point source water pollution
• surface water

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

About how long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?

• 65 days
• 8 days
• 365 days
• 28 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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A solar eclipse only occurs during which moon phase?

• 1st Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon
• 3rd Quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is mechanical weathering?

• Process through which rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces.
• Rocks are broken down through chemical changes.
• Rocks are worn away from acid in plant roots.
• Rocks broken down by machinery.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the fossil fuel found in the Appalachian Plateau Province?

• Coal
• Oil
• Natural Gas
• Uranium

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Of the following choices, which watershed in Virginia is the largest? 

• New
• Rappahannock
• Shenandoah-Potomac
• James

What are the preserved remains of an ancient plant or animal found in rocks?

• footprint
• fossil
• skeleton
• imprint

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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