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Which type of coal is characterized by high heat and low sulfur content?
What process involves the conversion of oil into natural gas?
Which statement accurately describes nuclear energy?
What is biomass primarily derived from?
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What energy source utilizes falling water to generate electricity?
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What type of metamorphic rocks features aligned grains of flat minerals?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of organic sedimentary rock?
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What process involves the change in rocks due to direct exposure to heat and pressure?
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Which characteristic is true for non-foliated metamorphic rocks?
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Coal is primarily composed of which elements?
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Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?
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What term describes the transformation of organic matter into hydrocarbons during the coal formation process?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of limestone?
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What is the primary concept behind the Encounter Hypothesis?
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What process leads to the formation of the plate-like disc in the Encounter Hypothesis?
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Which property of minerals is described as the resistance to abrasion?
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Why is color considered an unreliable property of minerals?
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What leads to the heating of clouds of gas and dust according to the content provided?
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Which characteristic accurately defines the term 'fracture' in relation to minerals?
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What occurs to the solar system after the rogue star passes by, according to the Encounter Hypothesis?
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What does the term 'streak' refer to when discussing mineral properties?
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Which branch of Earth science focuses on earthquakes?
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What is the primary focus of petrology within Earth science?
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Which of the following spheres contains all liquid water on Earth?
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Which process is mainly driven by the Earth's interior heat?
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What is the definition of a hypothesis in scientific terms?
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Which technology assists in providing latitude, longitude, and altitude information?
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Which term describes a statement that summarizes the relationship between variables?
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Which branch of Earth science is primarily concerned with the study of fossils?
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What is the main component of the atmosphere?
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Which of the following is NOT a major branch of Earth science?
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What primarily causes the movement of wind?
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What is the primary purpose of a wind farm?
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Which percentage of Earth's freshwater is found in lakes and rivers?
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What does residence time refer to in hydrology?
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What is the primary source of geothermal energy?
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Which term describes a small stream that feeds into a larger river?
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What type of water reservoir makes up 97% of Earth's water?
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Salinity refers to which attribute of a body of water?
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Study Notes
Branches of Earth Science
- Geology: Focuses on Earth's composition, rocks, and soil.
- Petrology: Studies rocks.
- Pedology: Studies soil.
- Paleontology: Studies fossils.
- Seismology: Studies earthquakes.
- Volcanology: Studies volcanoes.
- Meteorology: Studies weather.
- Climatology: Studies climate.
- Astronomy: Studies celestial bodies.
- Cosmology: Studies the universe.
The Earth as a System
- The Sun is the primary driver of external processes in the atmosphere.
- Earth's interior heat drives tectonic plates.
Major Earth Spheres
- Atmosphere: Gaseous envelope surrounding Earth, providing the necessary air for life.
- Biosphere: Includes all life on Earth, from the ocean floor to the highest parts of the atmosphere.
- Hydrosphere: Includes all liquid water on Earth, including oceans, groundwater, and lakes.
- Geosphere: Consists of the solid parts of the Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core.
Theories on the Origin of the Universe
- Proto-planetary Disc Hypothesis: The solar system formed from a nebula, with the sun forming in the center and the planets originating from a spinning disc.
- Encounter Hypothesis: A rogue star passed near the sun, pulling out matter that eventually formed the planets.
Minerals and Their Properties
- Naturally occurring: Formed in nature, not in labs.
- Inorganic: Not derived from or containing living organisms.
- Solid: Physical state of a mineral.
- Definite physical properties: Each mineral has a unique set of properties (color, hardness, etc.)
- Known chemical compositions: Minerals have specific chemical formulas.
Types of Rocks
- Igneous Rocks: Formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock magma.
- Sedimentary Rocks: Form from the accumulation and cementation of sediment.
- Metamorphic Rocks: Form when existing rocks are transformed by heat, pressure, or chemical reactions.
Energy Resources
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Non-renewable energy sources: Cannot be replenished at a rate comparable to their consumption.
- Coal: A fossil fuel derived from decayed plant matter. Different types include peat, lignite, bituminous, and anthracite, with varying heat and sulfur content.
- Petroleum: A fossil fuel made of hydrocarbons, formed from the remains of microscopic marine organisms.
- Natural Gas: A hydrocarbon gas, primarily methane, formed from the remains of organisms.
- Nuclear Energy: Generated from nuclear reactions, involving nuclear fission and fusion of radioactive elements.
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Renewable energy sources: Can be replenished at a sustainable rate.
- Hydroelectric energy: Uses the power of flowing water to generate electricity.
- Wind energy: Uses the kinetic energy of wind to power turbines
- Solar energy: Converts sunlight into energy.
- Geothermal energy: Harnesses the heat from Earth's interior.
- Biomass: Energy derived from organic matter, including plant and animal waste.
Water Resources
- Hydrosphere: Composed of 97% saltwater and 3% freshwater.
- Freshwater: Primarily found in glaciers and ice sheets, groundwater, and lakes and rivers.
- Saltwater: Mainly found in oceans, with the major ones being the Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Southern oceans.
- Surface Water: Moving bodies of freshwater, including streams and rivers.
- Thermohaline Circulation: Ocean circulation driven by differences in temperature and salinity of seawater.
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Explore the various branches of Earth Science, including geology, meteorology, and paleontology. This quiz will test your knowledge of Earth's systems, major spheres, and the origins of the universe. Discover how different fields contribute to our understanding of Earth and its processes.
