ConcepTest: Relative Layer Age #25 part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:ConcepTests:Examples
Examine the image of rock layers below. Which letter represents the layer that was formed earliest? Image courtesy of USGS a. A b. B c. C d. D

ConcepTest: Rain Shadow part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:ConcepTests:Examples
In the landscape below, how would the amount of rainfall change at location X if the mountain eroded down to the dashed line? a. Rainfall would increase b. Rainfall would decrease c. Rainfall would stay the same

ConcepTest: Hydrologic Cycle part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:ConcepTests:Examples
The following diagram illustrates the Hydrologic Cycle. Match the letters below to the arrow on the diagram (note: some letters may be used for more than one arrow). Which process best represents Arrow 1? a. ...

ConcepTest: Earth Timeline - Formation of the Earth part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:ConcepTests:Examples
Carefully examine the relative positions of the lettered arrows on the timeline below and estimate the ages represented by each arrow. Identify which letter corresponds most closely to the formation of Earth. a. C ...

ConcepTest: Earth Timeline - oldest known rock part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:ConcepTests:Examples
Carefully examine the relative positions of the lettered arrows on the timeline below and estimate the ages represented by each arrow. Identify which letter corresponds most closely to the age of the oldest known ...

ConcepTest: Earth Timeline - the fossil record part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:ConcepTests:Examples
Carefully examine the relative positions of the lettered arrows on the timeline below and estimate the ages represented by each arrow. Identify which letter corresponds most closely to the first appearance in the ...

ConcepTest: Hydrologic Cycle #13 part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:ConcepTests:Examples
The following diagram illustrates the Hydrologic Cycle. What would happen to the process identified by arrow 8 during a prolonged drought? a. Increase b. Decrease c. Can not be determined

ConcepTest: Natural Response to City Growth part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:ConcepTests:Examples
A rapidly growing city within a humid climate zone experiences a land use change from predominantly crop land to mostly urban/suburban. A likely natural response would be: a. Increased infiltration—reduced ...

ConcepTest: Locating Wells part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:ConcepTests:Examples
Liquid hazardous waste is disposed of by pumping it down injection wells. Which well location would be the most suitable to use for an injection well? a.) b.) c.)

ConcepTest: Stream Profile #2 part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:ConcepTests:Examples
The diagram below depicts the profile of a stream from its headwaters to its mouth. Which combination of variables is most likely controlling the stream velocity along the profile? a. Gradient and stream load b. ...