Earth Science Quizzes, Questions & Answers
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Geometry of the Earth Long before Columbus, a Greek scholar names Eratosthenes (274-194BC) calculated the circumference of Earth by making some simple observations about shadows at noon and applying some insights from...
Questions: 5 | Attempts: 230 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionHow many centuries before the French Academy of Sciences measured the circumference of Earth did Eratosthenes live?
This post-assessment for the Maps and Measurements Unit in Earth Science Regents evaluates understanding of the latitude-longitude system, time-zone calculations, topographic map interpretations, and stream gradients. It's...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 110 | Last updated: Feb 21, 2024
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Sample QuestionThe diagram below represents part of Earth’s latitude-longitude system. What is the latitude and longitude of point A? (Standard 1.1c)
Explore key geographical and scientific concepts about Earth in 'Maps, Measurement and Planet Earth 2'. This quiz assesses understanding of Earth's shape, surface curvature, hydrosphere, and coordinate system. It's ideal for...
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 83 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025
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Sample QuestionThe true shape of the Earth is best described as a
This Earth Science quiz for 8th graders covers fundamental concepts including the study of Earth, its major spheres, solid Earth structures, plate tectonics, and map reading skills. It assesses understanding of natural phenomena...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 1321 | Last updated: Oct 22, 2024
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Sample QuestionWhat is the study of Earth Science?
This Science final review quiz for ninth grade covers essential topics in Earth Science, focusing on fossils, geologic time, and theories on dinosaur extinction. It assesses understanding of fossil formation, types, and...
Questions: 39 | Attempts: 848 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat is a fossil?
This is just a chapter 1 quiz over introduction of Earth Science GOOD LUCK(:
Questions: 19 | Attempts: 468 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionPeople who study the effects of human activities on Earth's land, air, water, and living things are?
Earth Science-Test I-SOL Final Review covers key concepts such as nonrenewable resources, biomass fuels, and essential scientific instruments for measuring natural phenomena like wind speed, air pressure, and temperature. It...
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 681 | Last updated: Oct 22, 2024
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Sample QuestionWhy are fossils fuels considered a nonrewable resource?
Get ready to test your knowledge with the Ultimate Quiz on Weathering & Erosion! This comprehensive quiz is designed for anyone eager to explore the processes that constantly reshape our planet’s surface. From the...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1564 | Last updated: Aug 8, 2024
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Sample QuestionWhat large ice mass moves across land causing large grooves in earths surface?
This quiz contains 12 general knowledge questions related to extreme weather (hurricane, tornado, flood, etc.) and earthquake conditions.
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 448 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample Question'Ground shaking caused by the sudden release of accumulated strain by an abrupt shift of rock along a fracture in the earth or by volcanic or magmatic activity, or other sudden stress changes in the earth.'This statement best describes which event?
This is a quiz on Chapters 1 & 2 to be completed and submitted by deadline Sunday midnight (April 4, 2010). You have three attempts only. Any further attempts after the first three will be disregarded. Make sure...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 148 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhich one of the following statements concerning minerals is NOT true?
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