Earth Science B Post Test

10 Questions | By Shaun_horton | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 270

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Earth Science B post testThis is the same exam you took for your pre-test in this course. The points will now count. The highest score is: 10 pts. This is NOT the semester exam. You will need to take this too!

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1.

Which of the following is most responsible for weathering of rocks? (AZ HS Science S6:C1:PO2)
- A.
  
  Interaction with the atmosphere
- B.
  
  Activity of microorganisms
- C.
  
  Release of acidic chemicals from plants
- D.
  
  Decay of organic materials
2.

Which horizon is mostly rock, and why? (AZ HS Science S6:C1:PO7)
- A.
  
  O – the organic rich layer is otherwise unaltered rock.
- B.
  
  C – it is the bottom of the profile, immediately above unaltered rock.
- C.
  
  E – fine particles are unaltered pieces of rock.
- D.
  
  B – it is clay rich, and just above the layer that includes small pieces of rock.
3.

Water is one of the major influences on the changing of landscapes by ___________. (AZ HS Science S6:C1:PO3)
- A.
  
  Supporting erosion
- B.
  
  "cutting" down through the surface on which it flows
- C.
  
  Transport and deposition of sediment
- D.
  
  All of these
4.

Where two different air masses meet is called a______________. (AZ HS Science S6:C2:PO11)
- A.
  
  Spring
- B.
  
  Vents
- C.
  
  Front
- D.
  
  Drought
5.

The amount of matter in a given space is _____________. (AZ HS Science S6:C2:PO9)
- A.
  
  Sink
- B.
  
  Amplitude
- C.
  
  Density
- D.
  
  Float
6.

Which is more dense? (AZ HS Science S6:C2:PO9)
- A.
  
  Hot Air
- B.
  
  Cold Air
7.

What variable is on the X and Y axis respectively? (AZ HS Science S1:C3:PO1)
- A.
  
  Number and dates
- B.
  
  Months and inches of snowfall
- C.
  
  Snow and months
- D.
  
  Inches of snowfall and months
8.

. The sun and all the objects like planets that orbit our sun is called _________________. (AZ HS Science S6:C3:PO6)
- A.
  
  Solar system
- B.
  
  Star is born
- C.
  
  Small mass
- D.
  
  Mass
9.

The progression of changes in the moons appearance during the month. (AZ HS Science S6:C3:PO3)
- A.
  
  Solstice
- B.
  
  Tides
- C.
  
  Rotation
- D.
  
  Phases
10.

What is the 4^th planet from the sun? (AZ HS Science S6:C3:PO2)
- A.
  
  Star
- B.
  
  Mars
- C.
  
  Moon
- D.
  
  Earth