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Which occurs just before a volcanic eruption?

A
Lava flows onto the sides of the volcano.
B
The expanding gases push magma through the pipe.
C
A pocket of magma forms beneath the volcano.
D
New rocks are formed as lava hardens.
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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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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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Which of these is one characteristic of topographic maps?

A
contain contour lines to display elevation
B
contain information about types of vegetation
C
contain weather and climate information
D
contain satellite images of land masses
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Which two large landmasses formed when Pangaea first started to separate?

A
Africa and Europe
B
Europe and Laurasia
C
Gondwanaland and North America
D
Laurasia and Gondwanaland
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Which phrases describe S waves?

A
behave like a ripple
B
move through liquids only
C
are classified as primary waves
D
are known as a type of direct evidence
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Which is one way that spring tides are different from regular tides?

A
They occur twice a day.
B
They are caused by wind.
C
They happen along coastal areas.
D
They are extra-high tides and extra-low tides.
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Which type of wetland includes a mixture of salt water and fresh water?

A
bogs
B
swamps
C
inland marshes
D
coastal wetlands
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During which event is more energy produced compared to other days to turn a turbine?

A
El Niño
B
a tsunami
C
during a spring tide
D
during a low tide
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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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Study the topographic map.

Question illustration
A
mountain peak
B
location of a ravine
C
steepness of a slope
D
distance between two areas
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How do changes in wind currents affect the short-term climate in a region?

A
Prevailing winds can cause a milder climate with heavy rain.
B
Global winds can cause a longer summer.
C
Prevailing winds can cause heavy rains or a dry climate.
D
Global winds can cause a longer winter.
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Which two layers are part of the thermosphere?

A
exosphere and ionosphere
B
ionosphere and mesosphere
C
mesosphere and stratosphere
D
stratosphere and troposphere
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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.
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Which process of sedimentary rock formation occurs last?

A
cementation
B
compaction
C
deposition
D
erosion
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Study the image.

Question illustration
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Which describes a feature of extrusive igneous rocks after formation?

A
are coarse
B
have a fine texture
C
have large crystals
D
are found in magma chambers
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Which statement explains what happens to sediment during deposition?

A
It is transported to a different location.
B
It is released from a transporting medium.
C
It settles down beneath existing sediment.
D
It breaks down into finer sediment particles.
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This is a map that shows hot spots around the world.

Question illustration
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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NASA has developed technology for mapping the surface of Mars. Which equipment is responsible for carrying this technology on Mars?

A
2020 rover
B
Orion vehicle
C
Parker probe
D
Hubble telescope

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