LR247.2: Earth Unit Review

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If two objects have the same mass but different volumes, __________.

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Select the object with the highest density.

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Which liquids have a lower density than maple syrup?


Check all that are true (choose 2).

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In comparing the structure of the Earth to the structure of an apple, which part of the apple is most similar to the Earth's crust?

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As magma moves up from the lower mantle, it becomes__________. As rock moves down from the upper mantle, it becomes__________.
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__________cause material to move in the mantle.
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Put the layers of the Earth in order from the outermost layers to the innermost layers.
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crust
inner core
mantle
outer core
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Answer the question from above: Do you think the continents could have fit together like a puzzle?

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Which of the following are clues does not support the theory of continental drift? (choose 3)

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What might scientists conclude based on this map? (choose 2)

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Which is NOT one of the three kinds of rocks?

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Lily says that sedimentary rocks form over a short period of time. Is she correct?

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What two things need to be in the environment in order for metamorphic rock to form?

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This rock has large crystals in it. It was formed when molten magma cooled down and hardened. What kind of rock is it?

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Drag the correct kind of rock to each definition below.
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sedimentary
igneous
metamorphic
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The principle of catastrophism states that change to the Earth’s surface occurs
__________. The principle of uniformitarianism states that change to the Earth’s surface occurs
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The gradual formation of a river delta __________
A sudden, destructive earthquake __________
An asteroid impact __________
The formation of mountains over millions of years __________
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Use the 3 rock rules to put the letters in order from oldest to youngest.

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Flooding___________
Earthquakes__________________________
Landslides___________________
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base isolation system
retaining wall
stilts