Geologic Maps — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which type of mountain is created when rock layers are pushed up by forces inside the Earth?

A
Fault-block
B
Upwarped
C
Folded
D
Volcanic
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
prime meridian
B
true north
C
latitude
D
longitude
E
map
F
reference point
G
cardinal directions
3

An earthquake on the ocean floor can produce a tsunami, which may grow into a huge wave as it approaches the shore.

A
T
B
F
4

The diagram below compares hypotheses, theories, and laws.What term is missing from the central region that describes hypotheses, theories, and laws?

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A
popular
B
predictable
C
mathematical
D
falsifiable
5

Describe the relationship of the Earth’s lithosphere to the asthenosphere.

A
The asthenosphere is composed of rigid plates that “float” on top of the lithosphere.
B
The lithosphere is composed of rigid plates that “float” on top of the asthenosphere.
C
The lithosphere is a solid wall around the asthenosphere, and they move as one unit.
D
The asthenosphere is found in the Earth’s core and is protected by the lithosphere.
6

Lillian multiplies two numbers as follows: A B = C. Given that A has five significant figures and two decimal places and B has six significant figures and four decimal places, which equals the number of significant figures in C?

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A
two
B
four
C
five
D
six
7

Rebekah finds that a solution of sugar in water has a volume of 1.32 fl. oz. How should she report this amount using the metric system? (1 fl. oz. = 29.6 mL)

A
0.403 m
B
1.40 qt
C
37.5 g
D
39.1 mL
8

Earthquake energy travels through the earth via ___________.

A
epicenter
B
focus
C
magnitude
D
seismic waves
9

Sand dunes and Loess deposits are two features that result from wind erosion.

A
T
B
F
10

Francine makes several measurements of the mass of a metal block. The data set is shown in the table below.MeasurementMass of metal block (g)120.73220.76320.68420.75After analyzing this data set, Francine calculates a value of 20.73 g. Which of these characteristics has been calculated?

A
mean
B
median
C
mode
D
range
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
sea-floor spreading
B
continental drift
C
magnetic reversal
D
magnetic minerals
E
fossils
12

Smaller particles moved by the wind occurs through deflation. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
13

Continental glaciers are formed from snow and ice that create long strips of glaciers in between mountains.

A
T
B
F
14

Which data could most likely be accurately replicated by other scientists?

A
determining the health of a mouse based on its appearance
B
determining the distance between trees in steps
C
calculating the length of chicken eggs in millimeters
D
reporting the height of horses in hands
16

The idea that the continents were once one large land mass called Pangaea is part of the theory of continental drift.

A
T
B
F
19

Suri has created a Venn diagram comparing rift valleys and mid-ocean ridges. What words can Suri put in the intersection of the two ovals?

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A
convergent boundary, can cause volcanoes and earthquakes
B
divergent boundary, can cause tsunamis and earthquakes
C
convergent boundary, causes molten material to move upwards
D
divergent boundary, can cause volcanoes and earthquakes
20

Which characteristic best distinguishes quantitative data from qualitative data?

A
its validity
B
its repeatability
C
its ability to be graphed
D
its ability to be recorded

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