CRCT CRCT ReviewReview1. Read each question.

2.Click on the box of the Correct Answer.3.If your answer is “Correct,” you will see a Trophy. Click on the box with the number for the next question.4.If your answer is “Incorrect,” you will see a Sad face! Click on the box for the same question until you choose the correct answer.

1. The diagram shows layers of 1. The diagram shows layers of sedimentary rocks and examples of sedimentary rocks and examples of their fossils. Which layer contains the their fossils. Which layer contains the oldest fossils?oldest fossils?

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2. The pictures show different 2. The pictures show different stages in the development of a stages in the development of a river valley. Which picture shows river valley. Which picture shows the first stage of development?the first stage of development?

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3. 3. The diagram below shows the earthquake risks in a The diagram below shows the earthquake risks in a particular region. To minimize the damage to buildings particular region. To minimize the damage to buildings during an earthquake, where should new buildings be during an earthquake, where should new buildings be built?built?

Region ARegion A

Region BRegion B

Region CRegion C

Region DRegion D

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4. 4. Use the pie section below to answer this Use the pie section below to answer this question.question.

The pie section shows Earth's composition The pie section shows Earth's composition from the center to the surface. Section IV from the center to the surface. Section IV is most likely composed of:is most likely composed of:

Molten Iron Molten Iron

Granitic RockGranitic Rock

Solid IronSolid Iron

BasaltBasaltNEXT ?

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5. 5. Use the chart below to answer this question.Use the chart below to answer this question.      Susan wants to identify a dark, heavy mineral sample she found in the classroom collection. Susan wants to identify a dark, heavy mineral sample she found in the classroom collection.

She notices there are three minerals in a chart in a reference book that might match her sample.   She notices there are three minerals in a chart in a reference book that might match her sample.   

Susan next observes that her sample mineral has flat, reflective surfaces that break into Susan next observes that her sample mineral has flat, reflective surfaces that break into boxlike steps. She infers the mineral may be galena. If she is correct, one more test will verify her boxlike steps. She infers the mineral may be galena. If she is correct, one more test will verify her inference. Which property would to best for her to observe next?inference. Which property would to best for her to observe next?

HardnessHardness

LusterLuster

StreakStreak

ColorColor

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Mineral HardnessWay it breaks

Luster Streak Color

Galena 2.5 cleavage metallic gray-black silver, gray

Magnetite 6 fracture metallic black black

Hematite 6 fracture metallic-dull red-brownred-brown,

silver, black

6. 6. Fossils of a particular animal species have been found in Fossils of a particular animal species have been found in both southern Africa and South America but nowhere else. both southern Africa and South America but nowhere else. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the reason why?Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the reason why?

The fossils evolved into The fossils evolved into

different organisms.different organisms.

The climate changed & became The climate changed & became

much colder.much colder.

In the past, Africa & South America In the past, Africa & South America

were part of the same continent.were part of the same continent.

In the future, Africa & South AmericaIn the future, Africa & South America

will be part of the same continent.will be part of the same continent.

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7. The picture below shows a large rock and a container of water. The rock and the water have the same mass and temperature.

What will MOST LIKELY happen when the rock and the water receive the same

amount of heat energy?

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The water will transfer heat to the rock.

The rock will transfer heat to the water.

The temperature of the rock will rise faster.

The temperature of the water will rise faster.

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Cold air masses settle away from bodies of water. It is warmer in the central part of the United States.

The Pacific Ocean releases heat and keeps Seattle warmer.

Seattle is slightly closer to the sun during the winter months.

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8. Seattle, Washington is a highly populated city surrounded by the Pacific coast in the Northwest United States. Bismarck, North Dakota is a highly populated city in the North Central United States. They are both located at about the same latitude. Why does Seattle experience much less severe winters than Bismarck?

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9. At which ocean feature would the greatest amount of water pressure be exerted?

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Continental Shelf

Continental Slope

Abyssal Plain

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10. Look at the diagram below of the Look at the diagram below of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth. Which phase Sun, the Moon, and Earth. Which phase of the Moon would be seen by people on of the Moon would be seen by people on Earth?Earth?

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Full MoonFull Moon

New MoonNew Moon

Waxing GibbousWaxing Gibbous

Waning GibbousWaning Gibbous

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11. Which position of the Moon could cause a solar eclipse?

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12. The map shows ocean currents in the northern Atlantic Ocean. Which location most likely has the warmest climate?

Location ALocation A

Location BLocation B

Location CLocation C

Location DLocation D

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13. The chart shows the average distance of each planet from the Sun and the speed each planet travels in its orbit. Which conclusion should be drawn from this chart?

The planets closer to the Sun travel around the Sun The planets closer to the Sun travel around the Sun faster. faster.

The planets closer to the Sun absorb the Sun's The planets closer to the Sun absorb the Sun's energy and therefore move faster. energy and therefore move faster.

The outer planets move slower because they are The outer planets move slower because they are larger. larger.

The outer planets move slower because they have The outer planets move slower because they have many moons. many moons.

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14. Which picture demonstrates rotation?

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15. Students in a science class examined an unknown material. They found that it was made of four main components. They recorded the percent of each component in the graph below.

**Based on this evidence, **Based on this evidence, what is the unknown what is the unknown substance?substance?Soil

Quartz

Concrete

Igneous Rock

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16. Over time, this rocky cliff will become many smaller rocks and eventually sand particles. This is due to which process?

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Erosion

Deposition

Weathering

Evaporation

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17. Layer C in the diagram has the greatest temperature and pressure. It is MOST LIKELY Earth's:

atmosphere. atmosphere.

crust. crust.

mantle. mantle.

core.core.NEXT ?

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D

18. This landform was probably caused by —

high tides.

wind.

human activity.

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19. You observe the moon one night at midnight while camping, as seen in the image. Predict the location of the Moon in the diagram based on this observed moon phase.

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20. During which of these phases of the moon will the tides be highest?

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