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What year was the Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet?
What year was the Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet?
- 1930
- 1995
- 2006 (correct)
- 1986
What theory proposes that the universe expands but does not change its density?
What theory proposes that the universe expands but does not change its density?
- Geocentric Model
- Steady State Theory (correct)
- Nucleosynthesis Era
- Heliocentric Model
Which of the following is NOT one of the IAU criteria for classifying a celestial body as a planet?
Which of the following is NOT one of the IAU criteria for classifying a celestial body as a planet?
- It has a solid surface (correct)
- It must be in orbit around the sun
- It has sufficient mass to assume hydrostatic equilibrium
- It must have the ability to clear the neighborhood around its orbit
Which of the following is true about terrestrial planets?
Which of the following is true about terrestrial planets?
Which era is marked by the formation of protons, electrons, and neutrons?
Which era is marked by the formation of protons, electrons, and neutrons?
What is the diameter of the Sun in miles?
What is the diameter of the Sun in miles?
Which model places the Earth at the center of the universe?
Which model places the Earth at the center of the universe?
Who proposed the Heliocentric Model of the universe?
Who proposed the Heliocentric Model of the universe?
According to the Encounter Hypothesis, what process leads to the formation of planets?
According to the Encounter Hypothesis, what process leads to the formation of planets?
What describes a repeated cycle of the universe beginning with a Big Bang and ending with a Big Crunch?
What describes a repeated cycle of the universe beginning with a Big Bang and ending with a Big Crunch?
What model describes the universe as originating from an infinitely tiny and dense point?
What model describes the universe as originating from an infinitely tiny and dense point?
Which scientist is known for demonstrating that the universe is expanding?
Which scientist is known for demonstrating that the universe is expanding?
What concept is described by the Rigveda regarding the universe?
What concept is described by the Rigveda regarding the universe?
Which fundamental force is responsible for binding sub-atomic particles together?
Which fundamental force is responsible for binding sub-atomic particles together?
What did Aristotle and Ptolemy propose about the structure of the universe?
What did Aristotle and Ptolemy propose about the structure of the universe?
What was the significant contribution of George Lemaitre in 1927 regarding the universe?
What was the significant contribution of George Lemaitre in 1927 regarding the universe?
Which particle is considered the messenger particle in interactions between quarks?
Which particle is considered the messenger particle in interactions between quarks?
Which of the following best describes the contributions of Leucippus and Democritus?
Which of the following best describes the contributions of Leucippus and Democritus?
What distinguishes an artesian well from other types of wells?
What distinguishes an artesian well from other types of wells?
Which ocean zone is defined as having no photosynthesizing organisms?
Which ocean zone is defined as having no photosynthesizing organisms?
Which horizon in soil formation is primarily composed of organic matter?
Which horizon in soil formation is primarily composed of organic matter?
What is the primary characteristic of horizon R in soil layers?
What is the primary characteristic of horizon R in soil layers?
Which of the following correctly describes the abyssopelagic zone?
Which of the following correctly describes the abyssopelagic zone?
Which is true about the earth's land distribution?
Which is true about the earth's land distribution?
What does pedology study?
What does pedology study?
Which of the following best describes the trench or hadal zone?
Which of the following best describes the trench or hadal zone?
Which type of soil drains well but does not retain water or nutrients?
Which type of soil drains well but does not retain water or nutrients?
Which soil horizon is primarily composed of weathered rock fragments?
Which soil horizon is primarily composed of weathered rock fragments?
What is the primary characteristic of clay soil?
What is the primary characteristic of clay soil?
Which factor among the following affects the rate of soil formation the most?
Which factor among the following affects the rate of soil formation the most?
What properties make loam an ideal soil for gardening?
What properties make loam an ideal soil for gardening?
Which horizon is known for leached minerals and organic matter?
Which horizon is known for leached minerals and organic matter?
Which waste disposal method involves the burning of garbage?
Which waste disposal method involves the burning of garbage?
Which of the following describes the effect of time on soil?
Which of the following describes the effect of time on soil?
What role do organisms play in soil formation?
What role do organisms play in soil formation?
