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Earth Science 2 Earth Systems Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ most common element in the universe hydrogen What do we know about the elements found on Earth? found throughout the universe. What is matter? They are the same as elements Matter is what everything in the universe is made of, and matter itself is made of atoms. How does energy travel through space? Energy travels through space in the form of electromagnetic waves. Some examples of these are light ...

Earth Science Chapter 2 Systems of Earth Questions with Correct Answers Earth's crust Lithosphere Oceans Groundwater Gas Earth's hard outer layer The first two layers of Earth, including the crust Bodies of saltwater that cover most of the Earth's surface. Water from rain or snow that soaks in and is stored underground. A substance that moves around freely or takes the shape of the container it's in, like air.

Earth Science Regents Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ 1. Density is how close or compact the molecules are 2. **As temperature increases decreases (inverse) 3. **As pressure increases 4. The same objects have the 5. ** Latitude lines run flatitude) 6. **Longitude lines run 7. The altitude of Polaris equals NYS) 8. Time zones are separated by zone molecules spread out (volume increases) and density molecules move closer together and density inc...

Earth Science Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct 1. The same objects have the 2. The closer isolines are... (diagram: North side is steepest) 3. The altitude of Polaris equals... same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE) the steeper the gradient the latitude of the observer Diagram: Observer's altitude = 66.5 degrees North

EARTH SCIENCE GRADE 11 Exam Questions with Answers geophysics -magnetic field study of the physical phenomena of the Earth such as -flow of heat from the interior -gravity seismology Earth Science lithosphere atmosphere Hydrosphere Limnology geology study of earthquakes branch of science that deals with the study of solid earth solid outer section of Earth, which includes Earth's crust the mixture of gases that surrounds Earth

Earth Science Regents Exam Questions with Correct Answers Minutes Density= Index Fossils There are 60 of these in a latitude/longitude degree. Mass/Volume Fossils that can be used to identify a rock layer's age. Traits of index fossils Latitude Lived everywhere and for a short period of time. Runs East to West/ NYS is always North Longitude Page 8 Page 9 Runs North to South/ NYS is always West

Earth Science Exam Questions And Answers Which of the following statements are true regarding weather and climate? Choose all that apply. Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place. Climate data does not guarantee matching daily weather. What are the basic elements of weather and climate? Choose all that apply. Wind speed, wind direction, and amount of clouds, Air temperature, air pressure, and precipitation` Which two gases are the primary components...

UCA Earth Systems Science Final (flatley) Exam Questions and Answers Moving from the earth's crust towards the earth's core, temperature _____________ and pressure _______________. increases; increases Large crystal size is associated with what type of rock? Intrusive igneous Rocks found within the core of a mountain range formed along a continental-continental convergent plate boundary are likely to be: processes associated with a mid-ocean ridge Plate divergen...

Earth Systems Science Final Fall 24 Exam Questions with Answers What is an earthquake? Under what circumstances do most large earthquakes occur? Explain why and how earthquakes occur, according to the elastic rebound hypothesis. Why is there an upper limit on the intensity of earthquakes? An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground, caused by the movement of tectonic plates or the release of stress in the Earth's crust. Most large earthquakes occur along faults, especially...

Earth Science Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Correct Which of the following experienced an environment where it was heated, causing mineral grains to get larger? a. Quartz b. Marble c. Limestone d. Basalt Marble True or False: Volcanic eruptions can cause both short- and long-term changes in climate. True An unknown mineral sample reacts ("fizzes") when it is exposed to weak hydrochloric acid. What is the identity of this mineral? a. Quartz b. Calcite ...