Earth Science SOL Review

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?

• 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.

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

• 0.0° and 0.0°

• 25.0°N and 38.0°W

• 38.0°N and 47.0°W

• 47.0°N and 25.0°W

At which range of altitude is air pressure closest to 40 kPa based on these data?

• Between 4.5 km and 6.0 km

• Between 6.0 km and 7.5 km

• Between 7.5 km and 9.0 km

• Between 9.0 km and 10.5 km

Which was the first object made by humans to orbit Earth?

• Voyager

• Skylab

• Sputnik

• Mercury

Under which condition would a lowering of the water table most likely occur?

• Extended drought over the recharge zone

• Decreased runoff due to the planting of grass

• Icecaps expand and cause lower sea levels

• Slow evaporation of heavy rainfall

This weather map helps to predict the location where a storm will occur by giving which type of information?

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• Wind speed

• Temperature

Spacecraft traveling to Jupiter from Earth would most likely have to navigate through or around which natural obstacle?

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Asteroid belt

• Comet’s tail

A geologist studying volcanic activity is collecting rocks that formed from hot, molten magma. What type of rock is the geologist collecting?

• Clastic sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Chemical sedimentary

• Igneous

Which substance is a mixture of organic matter and weathered rock?

• Limestone

• Schist

• Soil

• Granite

Which natural process is the main cause of the ocean currents shown?

• Convection

• Orbit of Earth

• Evaporation

• Drift of continents