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Which two scientists’ theories supported the general consensus of the people and religious teachings of the time?

A
Aristarchus and Aristotle
B
Aristotle and Ptolemy
C
Ptolemy and Copernicus
D
Galileo and Aristarchus
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Which statement best describes a characteristic of maritime polar air masses?

A
They occur mostly during the summer.
B
They form over water with cool, moist air.
C
They bring dense, heavy snow in the winter.
D
They have cool, dry air that forms over land.
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Which process is involved in growing crops?

A
irrigation
B
transportation
C
recreation
D
condensation
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How do minerals form from magma?

A
By rapidly melting in Earth's core
B
By crystallizing as magma or lava cools
C
By dissolving in ocean water
D
By breaking down into smaller particles
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What happens when the Sun emits more energy than normal?

A
Solar flares and sunspots occur, increasing Earth’s temperature.
B
Sunspots and volcanic eruptions occur, increasing Earth’s temperature.
C
Volcanic eruptions and movement of continents occur, decreasing Earth’s temperature.
D
Movement of continents and solar flares occurs, decreasing Earth’s temperature.
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Study these images.

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1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Which force keeps the planets from floating off into space?

A
Earth’s gravity
B
the Sun’s gravity
C
the moon’s gravity
D
Milky Way’s gravity
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What is one way people have negatively affected land resources?

A
habitat restoration
B
urbanization
C
terrace farming
D
reforestation
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Jasmine is late to science class and misses the very beginning of notes for the day. These are Jasmine’s notes:–Round objects that orbit the Sun–Not large enough to have enough gravitational pull to clear the path of their orbit–4 known in the Kuiper Belt (Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Pluto)–1 in the asteroid belt (Ceres)Jasmine later copied the title of the notes from a friend. What title did Jasmine most likely copy?

A
Comets
B
The Kuiper Belt
C
Asteroids
D
Dwarf Planets
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How is an occluded front different from a cold front?

A
Warm air is pushed up during an occluded front, while cold air moves quickly during a cold front.
B
Occluded fronts cause warm air to feel dry, while cold fronts cause ground temperatures to feel cooler.
C
Warm air moves slowly during an occluded front, while cold air is cut off from the ground in a cold front.
D
Occluded fronts cause rapid changes in weather conditions, while cold fronts cause widespread cloud formation.
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Which effect is most likely from a hurricane?

A
damaged homes due to flooding
B
forest fires due to lightning strikes
C
cars sucked in due to a low-pressure center
D
damaged personal property due to hail
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How does coal differ from pine trees as a source of energy?

A
Coal can be replaced easily, while pine trees are difficult to replace.
B
Coal is a nonrenewable resource, while pine trees are a renewable resource.
C
Coal is a clean source of energy, while pine trees cause environmental damage.
D
Coal is an expensive source of energy, while pine trees are an inexpensive source of energy.
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Which factor increases as a result of increasing altitude?

A
air pressure
B
air density
C
size of gas molecules
D
space between gas molecules
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The diagram shows the layers of the Sun.

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Z: Gamma raysX: Visible light
B
X: Gamma raysZ: Visible light
C
Z: Gamma raysY: Visible light
D
Y: Gamma raysZ: Visible light
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Which shows the correct order of processes leading up to the formation of a main sequence star?

A
Gases condense to form a nebula, gravity causes the nebula to collapse and spin, nuclear fusion occurs, and a protostar forms.
B
A protostar forms, nuclear fusion occurs, gases condense to form a nebula, and gravity causes the nebula to collapse and spin.
C
Gases condense to form a nebula, gravity causes the nebula to collapse and spin, a protostar forms, and nuclear fusion occurs.
D
A protostar forms, gases condense to form a nebula, gravity causes the nebula to collapse and spin, and nuclear fusion occurs.
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What is the importance of having the US Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Park Service?

A
to manage land resources for conservation and the development of natural resources
B
to manage land resources for conservation and the development of urban areas
C
to preserve historical landmarks and manage the development of urban areas
D
to preserve historical landmarks and manage the development of rural areas
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Which statement reveals a property that can be used to identify a mineral?

A
A mineral is found in Africa.
B
A mineral is made in a laboratory.
C
A mineral is used to make medicine.
D
A mineral has hexagonal-shaped crystals.
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Where does the energy within the greenhouse effect originate?

A
from convection within the atmosphere
B
from the circular movement of hot and cold air
C
from solar radiation entering the atmosphere
D
from the conduction of heat from the ground to the air
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Which two characteristics are shared by all thunderstorms, tornados, and hurricanes?

A
clouds and wind
B
eyes and clouds
C
warm, dry air and wind
D
large waves and warm, dry air
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Sara has made this list to summarize what she learned in science class today: 1. Core 2. Radiation zone 3. Convection zone What is the best title for her list?

A
The Layers of the Interior of the Sun
B
The Layers of the Sun
C
The Layers of the Atmosphere of the Sun
D
The Main Layers of the Sun

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