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Elevation variations in the land's surface might best be represented by an) :


A) topographic profile
B) geologic map
C) outcrop

D) All of the above
E) None of the above

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Which letter on the accompanying figure indicates the elevation? Which letter on the accompanying figure indicates the elevation? A) A B) B C) C D) D


A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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What type of map is shown here? What type of map is shown here? A) shaded-relief map B) topographic map with contours C) satellite image D) geologic map


A) shaded-relief map
B) topographic map with contours
C) satellite image
D) geologic map

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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What type of map depicts the shape of the land surface by showing the elevation of the land surface with a series of lines called contours?


A) topographic map
B) satellite image
C) shaded relief map
D) geologic map

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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What can you interpret about the relative ages of the rocks and features in this photograph? What can you interpret about the relative ages of the rocks and features in this photograph? A) The sandstone is older because it is lighter in color. B) The metamorphic rock is older because it is rougher from longer weathering. C) The metamorphic rock is older because pieces of it are in the sandstone. D) The sandstone is older because it is on top.


A) The sandstone is older because it is lighter in color.
B) The metamorphic rock is older because it is rougher from longer weathering.
C) The metamorphic rock is older because pieces of it are in the sandstone.
D) The sandstone is older because it is on top.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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This image would be best used in what situation? This image would be best used in what situation? A) A petroleum company wants to know if any geologic structures in the area could contain oil pools. B) The thickness of the surface layer of rock needs to be determined for a construction site. C) The average gradient for a particular area needs to be known to study surface runoff.


A) A petroleum company wants to know if any geologic structures in the area could contain oil pools.
B) The thickness of the surface layer of rock needs to be determined for a construction site.
C) The average gradient for a particular area needs to be known to study surface runoff.

D) A) and B)
E) None of the above

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What shape are the pebble-sized particles that make up the rock? What shape are the pebble-sized particles that make up the rock? A) rounded B) angular


A) rounded
B) angular

C) A) and B)
D) undefined

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Which locations) have loose, angular rocks? Which locations) have loose, angular rocks? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) 1 and 2


A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 1 and 2

F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

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This figure shows the main subdivisions of the geologic timescale. Which of these is the Mesozoic? This figure shows the main subdivisions of the geologic timescale. Which of these is the Mesozoic? A) A B) B C) C D) D


A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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What may be interpreted from this sketch? What may be interpreted from this sketch? A) The basalt is younger than the fault. B) The tan silt layer is likely the oldest layer present. C) None of these.


A) The basalt is younger than the fault.
B) The tan silt layer is likely the oldest layer present.
C) None of these.

D) A) and B)
E) None of the above

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A key step in developing a new explanation is:


A) making observations about a place or process
B) asking questions about the observations
C) proposing an interpretation that can be tested
D) collecting new observations to test predictions
E) all of these

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Qualitative data may involve which of the following?


A) labels
B) sketches
C) descriptive words
D) images
E) all of these

F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Which of the following would be most consistent with an origin of Upheaval Dome by a meteoroid impact?


A) a mass of salt should exist beneath the crater
B) solidified magma might underlie the crater floor
C) presence of volcanic layers much older than the crater
D) presence of volcanic fragments scattered around the crater
E) none of these

F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

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What map is best for showing detailed geologic information about an area?


A) topographic
B) shaded relief
C) geologic
D) satellite image

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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If you wanted to determine how deep a rock layer was below a particular point on the surface, what type of figure would be most useful?


A) shaded relief map
B) topographic map
C) satellite image
D) evolutionary diagram
E) geologic cross section

F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

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Rocks that are more resistant to erosion are more likely to create:


A) cliffs
B) slopes
C) ledges

D) B) and C)
E) None of the above

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What are some components of the landscape shown in this photograph? What are some components of the landscape shown in this photograph? A) a natural stain on the outside of the rocks B) fractures and layers C) loose rocks covering a slope-forming unit D) rounding of the upper parts of the cliff E) all of these


A) a natural stain on the outside of the rocks
B) fractures and layers
C) loose rocks covering a slope-forming unit
D) rounding of the upper parts of the cliff
E) all of these

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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If a runner races 50 meters in 5 seconds, how fast is she going?


A) 1 meter per second
B) 5 meters per second
C) 10 meters per second
D) 50 meters per second
E) none of these

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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What was the main mystery described for the Mediterranean Sea?


A) A volcanic eruption destroyed the ancient city of Alexandria.
B) A meteorite formed the western Mediterranean Sea.
C) The Mediterranean dried up and deposited layers of salt.
D) A large landmass collapsed downward, forming the sea.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is a principle to interpret relative ages?


A) The youngest rock is on the bottom.
B) A geologic feature is older than any rock or feature it crosscuts.
C) A younger rock can include pieces of an older rock.
D) An older magma can bake or metamorphose younger rocks.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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