Questions & Answers
Browse all 15 questions from the
Advanced Earth Science Knowledge Assessment study set below.
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1
Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the Earth's crust by weight?
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A
Quartz
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B
Feldspar
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C
Mica
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D
Amphibole
2
The Mohs Hardness Scale ranks minerals based on their ability to resist what?
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A
Scratching
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B
Breaking
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C
Dissolving
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D
Magnetization
3
What is the primary mechanism for heat transfer within the Earth's mantle?
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A
Conduction
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B
Radiation
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C
Convection
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D
Advection
4
The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the world's oceans, is located in which ocean?
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A
Atlantic Ocean
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B
Indian Ocean
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C
Arctic Ocean
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D
Pacific Ocean
5
Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and lithification of organic matter?
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A
Sandstone
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B
Shale
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C
Limestone
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D
Coal
6
The Coriolis effect, which influences wind and ocean currents, is a result of Earth's what?
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A
Axial tilt
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B
Orbital speed
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C
Rotation
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D
Magnetic field
7
Which geological era is characterized by the diversification of complex animal life, including the Cambrian Explosion?
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A
Precambrian
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B
Paleozoic
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C
Mesozoic
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D
Cenozoic
8
The 'Ring of Fire' is a region around the Pacific Ocean known for its high concentration of what?
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A
Deserts
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B
Glaciers
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C
Volcanoes and earthquakes
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D
Tropical rainforests
9
What is the main process responsible for the formation of clouds?
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A
Precipitation
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B
Evaporation
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C
Condensation
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D
Transpiration
10
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in which part of the Earth?
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A
Crust
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B
Mantle
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C
Inner core
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D
Outer core
11
Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer, which absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation?
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A
Troposphere
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B
Stratosphere
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C
Mesosphere
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D
Thermosphere
12
What term describes the process by which solid rock is transformed into magma?
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A
Erosion
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B
Weathering
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C
Melting
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D
Sublimation
13
The majority of Earth's freshwater is found in what form?
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A
Rivers and lakes
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B
Groundwater
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C
Atmospheric vapor
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D
Glaciers and ice caps
14
What is the name for a scientist who studies earthquakes?
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A
Volcanologist
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B
Meteorologist
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C
Seismologist
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D
Paleontologist
15
The composition of Earth's atmosphere is approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and what percentage for the remaining gases (primarily argon)?
