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Which of these environments is characterized by wet, spongy soil?
Which of these environments is characterized by wet, spongy soil?
What type of rock is formed from the cementation of sand and gravel?
What type of rock is formed from the cementation of sand and gravel?
Which rock type forms when clay undergoes lithification?
Which rock type forms when clay undergoes lithification?
Which star classification best describes our sun?
Which star classification best describes our sun?
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Which geological period is not part of the Mesozoic era?
Which geological period is not part of the Mesozoic era?
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From which location did the ice sheet that covered northeastern United States originate?
From which location did the ice sheet that covered northeastern United States originate?
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What type of volcano is characterized by being steep-sided and composed of lava flows and pyroclastic material?
What type of volcano is characterized by being steep-sided and composed of lava flows and pyroclastic material?
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Which rock family does the solidified lava of a volcano belong to?
Which rock family does the solidified lava of a volcano belong to?
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What is a dome-shaped intrusion called in geological studies?
What is a dome-shaped intrusion called in geological studies?
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What geological feature is Shiprock in New Mexico classified as?
What geological feature is Shiprock in New Mexico classified as?
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Why does Iceland experience significant volcanic activity?
Why does Iceland experience significant volcanic activity?
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Which rock type is most resistant to both chemical and mechanical weathering?
Which rock type is most resistant to both chemical and mechanical weathering?
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What is the term for dry stream channels with nearly vertical walls and flat bottoms characteristic of semi-arid regions?
What is the term for dry stream channels with nearly vertical walls and flat bottoms characteristic of semi-arid regions?
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What percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water?
What percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water?
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What is the deep, least productive part of a lake called?
What is the deep, least productive part of a lake called?
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Which factor does NOT affect sea level change?
Which factor does NOT affect sea level change?
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If all the Earth's ice melted, what would be the approximate increase in sea level?
If all the Earth's ice melted, what would be the approximate increase in sea level?
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What is the term for the curved body of water formed when a meandering river reshapes and cuts off one of its bends?
What is the term for the curved body of water formed when a meandering river reshapes and cuts off one of its bends?
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The chemical union of iron, oxygen, and water forms which mineral?
The chemical union of iron, oxygen, and water forms which mineral?
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What is the term that describes different crystalline modifications of the same chemical substance?
What is the term that describes different crystalline modifications of the same chemical substance?
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What percentage of the energy used in the United States is provided by hydroelectric power?
What percentage of the energy used in the United States is provided by hydroelectric power?
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Which of the following energy sources does NOT originally come from the Sun?
Which of the following energy sources does NOT originally come from the Sun?
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What is the name of the atmosphere layer of upwardly diminishing temperature situated above the stratosphere?
What is the name of the atmosphere layer of upwardly diminishing temperature situated above the stratosphere?
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What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere does oxygen (O2) comprise?
What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere does oxygen (O2) comprise?
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Which type of rays are responsible for tanning the skin?
Which type of rays are responsible for tanning the skin?
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What is the relative humidity when the absolute humidity is 3 grams per cubic meter and the air has a capacity of 12 grams per cubic meter?
What is the relative humidity when the absolute humidity is 3 grams per cubic meter and the air has a capacity of 12 grams per cubic meter?
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Which two gases found in the atmosphere do NOT significantly contribute to solar heating?
Which two gases found in the atmosphere do NOT significantly contribute to solar heating?
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Global climate change is predominantly attributed to the increase in what two gases due to human activities?
Global climate change is predominantly attributed to the increase in what two gases due to human activities?
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What is the term used to measure the intensity of solar radiation and is equivalent to one gram calorie per square centimeter per minute?
What is the term used to measure the intensity of solar radiation and is equivalent to one gram calorie per square centimeter per minute?
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What gas makes up the majority of the Earth's atmosphere?
What gas makes up the majority of the Earth's atmosphere?
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Study Notes
Science Bowl Study Notes
- ERSC-91, 92, 93: Various multiple-choice and short-answer questions covering several Earth Science topics. Questions relate to specific minerals, rocks, processes, and geographic features. Information includes locations, compositions, classifications, formation processes, and more.
- Minerals: Specific questions on various minerals, including their properties (e.g., hardness, cleavage, streak), uses, and chemical formulas. Examples like quartz, calcite, feldspar, hematite, cinnabar, and others are included.
- Igneous Rocks: Formation, composition, and classification of igneous rocks are discussed. Volcanoes, lava, magma, and volcanic features (e.g., cinder cones, shield volcanoes, explosive eruptions) are included.
- Sedimentary Rocks: Formation, composition and classification of sedimentary rocks. Descriptions of various types (e.g., sandstone, conglomerate, shale, limestone) along with processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition are covered.
- Metamorphic Rocks: Formation, composition, and classification of metamorphic rocks. Descriptions of types, such as marble and slate, along with their formation processes through heat and pressure.
- Earthquakes: Details on earthquake-related terms like the Moho, focus, and the epicenter. Questions include the Richter scale and different types of faults.
- Weathering: Mechanisms of chemical and mechanical weathering are explored.
- Landforms: Features like mountains, plateaus, valleys, and canyons are addressed. Emphasis on glacial formations like moraines, U-shaped valleys, and others.
- Atmospheric Phenomena: Various atmospheric conditions, like the jet stream, wind patterns, and the effects of the Coriolis effect.
- Geological Time: Different geologic periods, eras, and their sequence. Information includes fossils, and other geological events.
- Global Climate Change: Processes (e.g., deforestation, fossil fuel combustion) contributing to climate change are discussed.
- Earth Surface Features: Details on surface features that relate to erosion, uplift, and tectonic plate movements.
- Hydrology: Terms and concepts related to water movement, including rivers (e.g., yazoo streams, oxbow lakes), and rainfall.
- Other topics: Information on various geological processes, elements, concepts and geographic locations across different continents and geological areas.
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- Study the provided questions and answers to gain a deeper understanding of the specific concepts addressed. Pay attention to the different ways questions were asked about similar topics.
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Test your knowledge on Earth Science with this quiz focused on minerals and rocks. Covering topics like mineral properties, igneous and sedimentary rock formation, this quiz features multiple-choice and short-answer questions designed to deepen your understanding of Earth's geology.
