Earth Science Review

Front

What MOST likely caused the puddles to evaporate after it rained this morning?

Back

The heat from the Sun

Front

What causes the seasons? Options: The rotation of the Moon around the Sun, The location of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun, The date on the calendar, The rotation of the Earth

Back

The location of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun.

Front

The uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the Sun causes which of the following phenomena?

Back

wind patterns

Front

Which factor determines whether precipitation will be in the form of rain or snow? Options: wind, humidity, air pressure, temperature

Back

temperature

Front

What is the main source of energy in the water cycle?

Back

the Sun

Front

What process contains the following steps: evaporation, condensation, precipitation?

Back

water cycle

Front

Water evaporates mostly from: oceans, land, snow, clouds

Back

oceans

Front

Which factor causes the motion of surface ocean currents? Options: the Sun, the Moon, hurricanes, the wind.

Back

the wind

Front

What is the primary source of stored thermal energy in oceans? Options: sunlight, plankton, volcanoes, hurricanes

Back

sunlight

Front

What land feature formed when the Indian and Eurasian Plates collided?

Back

the Himalyan Mountains