According to the diagram above, what is occurring as a result of the plate collision?
A transform boundary is forming.
A divergent boundary is forming.
Subduction--oceanic crust is denser than continental.
A mid-ocean ridge is forming.
On this periodic table, which category is not paired with the correct color?
Noble gases - blue
Nonmetals - green
Metals - Blue
Metalloids - gold
In the chemical reaction shown, the products are best classified as —
two elements
two compounds and one element
two compounds
one element and one compound
The diagram illustrates an eclipse. At which phase does the above solar eclipse occur?
new moon
1<sup>st</sup> quarter
full moon
3<sup>rd</sup> quarter
What is the interval of point X?
640 m
650 m
660 m
630 m
The bold line on the map shows the San Andreas Fault which is the result of
crustal plate movement
weathering and erosion
overpopulation
a large glacier
According to the above information and diagram, what will be the result?
The box will move to the left with an 8 N force.
The box will move to the right with a 24 N force.
The box will move to the right with an 8 N force.
The box will move to the left with a 24 N force
What is happening in the southern hemisphere?
Winter
Summer
Spring
Fall
Which element chemically reacts in a way similar to the way chlorine (Cl) reacts?
Xe
I
Si
O
The type of frontal system that is shown moving through East Texas would be a
warm front
stationary front
occluded front
cold front
Which of the following groups in the Periodic Table is made from reactive metals?
Group 6
Group 18
Group 1
Group 17
How does an offshore oil rig sunk into the ocean impact organism in the ocean?
The platform releases chemicals into the area.
The platform is used for future oil research.
The platform destroys all organisms in the area.
The platform provides a habitat for organisms.
which two elements shown above would have the most similar chemical properties?
Potassium and magnesium
Sodium and magnesium
Potassium and calcium
Sodium and potassium
What atom is this?
Zinc
Manganese
Copper
Chromium
At which Moon position would a person on Earth see the entire lighted half of the Moon?
C
D
B
A
How many different elements are represented by the diagram?
3
2
4
1
Which of the following elements is represented by the graphic?
Argon
Chlorine
Sulfur
Arsenic
All elements shown, except for hydrogen, are all
metalloids
metals
non – metals
gases
Which position is spring in northern hemisphere?
Position 4
Position 2
Position 1
Position 3
The air movement in the picture is best described as an example of
condensation during the day, & evaporation during the night
convection of temp & pressure differences above land & water
conduction between Earth’s surface and atmosphere above it
radiation from warm ocean during day and warm land at night
The air mass over the northwest part of Texas is an area of_____; the weather will be _____.
Low pressure ; stormy
High pressure ; clear
Low pressure ; clear
High pressure ; stormy
How many valence electrons does this atom have?
10
8
7
9
Refer to the diagram. Which factor below best explains why Earth experiences seasons?
The tilt of Earth’s axis and rotation of Earth every 24 hrs
The tilt of Earth’s axis and revolution of Earth around Sun
The location of Earth every three months
The revolution of Earth around the Sun
Which student correctly identified the geologic process that formed the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
Student 1
Student 2
Student 3
Student 4
The diagram shows high tides that are higher than normal these tides are called
spring tides
opposite tides
neap tides
direct tides
Which organisms in the food web compete for the same food source in this environment.
Decomposers and grasses.
Hawks and frogs
Frogs and snakes
Grasshopper and snakes
A race car is traveling on a racetrack at a constant 150 km/hr. Where is the car accelerating?
The car is not accelerating.
Point C
Point A
Point B
In the food web, which of the following transfer the most of energy to other organisms?
Seabirds
Phytoplankton
Fish
Krill
How does the Theory of Plate Tectonics explain the location of same fossils at Points A and B?
The animals swam from one continent to the other
Humans transported the animals from point A to point B.
The continents were once joined together.
The animals developed independently on both continents.
Refer to diagram. A neap tide occurs at ____ while a spring tide occurs at ____.
X and Z; W and Y
X and W; Y and Z
Y and Z; X and W
W and Y; X and Z
Which of these land forms is most likely to be found at a divergent boundary?
Faultline
Mid-ocean ridge
Mountain
Earthquake
Stars form inside giant clouds of gas and dust. What are giant clouds of gas and dust called?
Black hole
Nebula
Super nova
Quasar