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NS2-M3C3 - Earth's Oceanographic History (Exam) Name:______________________________ 1 2 cooler solid in between the core and shell heavier metals in the shell hotter, lighter shell hot center core What volcano erupted on Martinique in 1902, killing approximately 30,000 people within seconds? A B C 5 decreased heat decreased weight increased heat increased weight Which of the following has Earth developed after millions of years? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A B C D 4 black hole meteor 1/16th the size of earth burning star large cloud of gas and dust A cluster of material compacted under increasing pressures and evolved into Earth. Increased pressure = __________ A B C D 3 Date:_______________________________ Scientists believe our solar system started as a __________ A B C D Mount St. Helen’s Mount Vesuvius Mount Pelee The application of the sciences to the phenomena of the oceans, including study of their forms, physical, chemical and biological features A B C D Oceanography Geohydrology Cosmology Hydrogeology Page 1 NS2-M3C3 - Earth's Oceanographic History (Exam) 6 The region below the lithosphere, variously estimates as being from fifty to several hundred miles (eighty-five to several hundred kilometers) thick, in which the rock is less rigid than that above and below but rigid enough to transmit transverse seismic waves A B C D 7 Social Religious Political Economic Where do most of the volcanic eruptions occur on the Earth's surface? A B C D E 10 Silt Lava Bedrock Ashes The textbook gives four primary reasons that closer attention is now being given to the oceans by nearly all nations. Which one of the following is NOT one of the four reasons? A B C D 9 Continental Crust Fault Lines Asthenosphere Mesosphere Molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface through a volcano or fissure; The rock formed by the cooling and solidifying of molten rock A B C D 8 Page 2 On On On On On the the the the the floor of the world's oceans. margins of the major plates of the lithosphere. margins of the minor plates of the mantle. margins of the major plates of the mantle. margins of the minor plates of the lithosphere. How many years ago do cosmologists currently believe that our solar system began? A B C D 4.5 billion 4.5 million 45 million 45 billion NS2-M3C3 - Earth's Oceanographic History (Exam) 11 The Earth's lithosphere is divided into ______ major plates and about ______ smaller ones. A B C D E 12 Radiation from the Sun. Radiation from within the Earth. The gravitational pull of the Earth. The vacuum of space. The The The The solid inner core of the Earth. Earth's rigid outer crust. molten outer core surrounding the Earth's nickel and iron inner core. uppermost layer of the Earth's mantle. A SEISMOGRAPH is A B C D 16 Plates Lithosphere Magma Mantle What is the asthenosphere? A B C D 15 The The The The What force broke up water molecules into separate atoms of hydrogen and oxygen in the Earth's early atmosphere? A B C D 14 Six, Ten Ten, Six Twelve, Six Eight, Seven Six, Twelve What is the name of the dense layer of rock approximately 1,800 miles thick which surrounds the molten outer core of the Earth? A B C D 13 Page 3 an an an an apparatus apparatus apparatus apparatus used to measure and record air movement over the oceans that can forecast Earth movement used to measure and record earthquakes in the Earth used to measure and record water movement in the oceans The Earth's Mantle is A B C D a dirt covering. the layer of the earth's interior between the crust and the core. the earth's magnetic field. the earth's shadow in space. NS2-M3C3 - Earth's Oceanographic History (Exam) 17 A TSUNAMI is A B C 18 Crust, mantle, outer core and inner core Outer core, inner core, mantle and crust Outer core, lithosphere, core and crust Inner core, outer core, mantle and crust The movement of the Earth's land masses is known as the theory of A B C D 20 a great sea wave produced by Earth movement. a great sea wave that is produced by high winds. earth movement that is caused by winds. Scientists have divided the Earth into four shells or layers. From the center of the planet out to the surface, what are the names of the layers? A B C D 19 Page 4 continental continental continental continental divide shelf shift drift Poisonous ammonia and methane gases in the Earth's atmosphere were dissipated by A B C D E the sun the coriolis effect gravity all of the above none of the above NS2-M3C3 - Earth's Oceanographic History (Exam) Answer Key: NS2-M3C3 - Earth's Oceanographic History (Exam) Question: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Answer D C D C A C B B B A E D A D C B A D D A Page 5