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Which term describes weathering?

A
breaks down rock
B
causes heating and cooling
C
makes pebbles and rocks larger
D
carries away fragments
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Which explanation provides support for continental drift theory?

A
Dinosaurs lived on many continents.
B
Coal fields match up across continents.
C
Tropical plant fossils were found in warm areas.
D
Mountains formed where Earth cooled and shrank.
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These images show types of landforms.Which image shows a plateau?

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A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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This is a map that shows hot spots around the world.

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A
formed due to subduction
B
formed in the middle of a plate
C
formed at a divergent boundary
D
formed at a convergent boundary
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What is unique about obtaining water from an artesian well?

A
The water is heated by magma or hot rocks.
B
The water is found in an impermeable layer.
C
The water is under pressure naturally and no pump is needed.
D
A mechanical pump must be installed to bring water to the surface.
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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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The image shows landforms in Monument Valley, Utah.

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A
folds, strike-slip faults, and anticlines
B
anticlines, synclines, and folds
C
synclines, normal faults, and strike-slip faults
D
normal faults, folds, and anticlines
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Which interaction of the atmosphere with the lithosphere benefits the biosphere?

A
Nitrogen gas is released from volcanoes for plants to use.
B
Groundwater resources are replenished in different regions.
C
Sunlight is available for plant absorption during photosynthesis.
D
Plants rely on water vapor to release oxygen into the atmosphere.
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Which statement describes Virginia’s watersheds?

A
Each major river has its own watershed.
B
Virginia has fewer than 10 total watersheds.
C
Each watershed is made up of a single body of water.
D
Watersheds make up a small percentage of Virginia’s total water.
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Which process is a source of outdoor air pollution?

A
releasing mold particles from an air conditioning vent
B
emitting particles from a dump truck
C
releasing radon gas from a generator
D
emitting carbon monoxide from a heater
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Which process of sedimentary rock formation occurs last?

A
cementation
B
compaction
C
deposition
D
erosion
12

Which statement describes earthquakes?

A
They release energy.
B
They are caused by reduced stress in rocks.
C
They begin at the epicenter.
D
They result from movement on Earth’s surface.
13

Many communities in Virginia benefit from watershed protection programs.Which natural phenomenon would most likely create a need for assistance from these particular programs?

A
earthquakes
B
flooding
C
snow showers
D
tornadoes
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Study these images.

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A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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How does water heat Earth?

A
Water traps heat and holds it deep inside the ocean.
B
Water transports nutrients and waste.
C
Water carries heat from the equator toward the poles.
D
Water from rainfall on land starts in the ocean.
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The images show two metamorphic rock samples.

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A
Both rocks are non-foliated.
B
Neither rock has randomly arranged grains.
C
Both rocks formed at Earth’s surface.
D
Neither rock formed through extreme heat or pressure.
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In which era did mammals emerge?

A
Cenozoic
B
Mesozoic
C
Paleozoic
D
Precambrian
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Which example best illustrates a method to show differences among Earth’s layers?

A
Carson models how the continental crust varies in thickness.
B
Marisol records atmospheric and oceanic temperatures at several beaches.
C
Eliza analyzes seismic wave activity from an earthquake using a computer model.
D
Oscar determines the pressure at different depths of Earth’s crust.
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Which process is involved in growing crops?

A
irrigation
B
transportation
C
recreation
D
condensation
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Which two processes would most likely cause metamorphic rocks to change into sediments?

A
compaction and erosion
B
cementation and weathering
C
erosion and weathering
D
heating and compaction

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