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Grade 9 Minerals
Mineral properties depend on composition and                .
  1. structure.
  2. luster.
  3. cleavage.
  4. streak.
Grade 9 Atmosphere
The state of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place is called
  1. precipitation.
  2. meteorology.
  3. climate.
  4. weather.
Grade 9 Tectonics
Earthquakes may result from
  1. sudden movements of rock beneath Earth's surface.
  2. movement of volcanic gases and magma.
  3. a severe landslide or the collapse of a cave.
  4. any of the causes listed above.
Grade 9 Environmental Science
Which of the following is NOT one of the nutrient cycles?
  1. The carbon cycle
  2. The phosphorous cycle
  3. The nitrogen cycle
  4. The oxygen cycle
Grade 9 Earth's Layers
The continental crust is mainly composed of                .
  1. basalt
  2. granite
  3. limestone
  4. marble
Grade 9 Environmental Science
The exhaust fumes from automobiles are an example of
  1. habitat destruction.
  2. poaching.
  3. pollution.
  4. exotic species.
Grade 9 Atmosphere
Meteorology is the study of
  1. the oceans.
  2. Earth's surface.
  3. the atmosphere.
  4. minerals.
Grade 9 Atmosphere
Clouds are made of billions of
  1. elements.
  2. types of gases.
  3. tiny water droplets.
Grade 9 Tectonics
What is the largest tectonic plate?
  1. Scotia plate
  2. Pacific plate
  3. Eurasian plate
  4. Antarctic plate
Grade 9 Historical Geology
How is an index fossil used?
  1. To determine the exact age of a fossil.
  2. To compare the relative ages of fossils.
  3. To alphabetize fossils.
  4. None of the above
Grade 9 Minerals
Minerals are classified according to their
  1. color.
  2. origin.
  3. composition.
  4. specific gravity.
Grade 9 Oceanography and Hydrology
What is the hydrosphere?
  1. the gases in the air
  2. the solid, rocky part of Earth
  3. all of the water on the planet
  4. the study of Earth's atmosphere
Grade 9 Historical Geology
Dinosaurs became extinct at the end of the                      .
  1. Cretaceous period.
  2. Triassic period.
  3. Carboniferous period.
  4. Permian period.
Grade 9 Oceanography and Hydrology
This is water stored below the water table.
  1. runoff
  2. watershed
  3. groundwater
  4. floodplain
Grade 9 Atmosphere
Doppler radar systems are used
  1. to locate storms.
  2. to track weather balloons.
  3. to determine air temperature.
  4. to determine barometric pressure.
Grade 9 Geomorphology
Abrasion by wind and running water are examples of                      .
  1. ice wedging
  2. exfoliation
  3. mechanical weathering
  4. chemical weathering
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