NC Earth Science/Environmental Science Exam Review #9

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Associated with transform boundaries.

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earthquakes

Front

Letter C is pointing to the ...

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mantle

Front

When magma is cooled and solidified it becomes what type of rock? Options: igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, conglomerate

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igneous

Front

Where does most fresh water exist?

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aquifers, ice caps, and glaciers

Front

How much of the earth's surface is covered in water?

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71%

Front

During a beach trip, Sophia noticed the water level rising and falling at regular intervals. Which of the following is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun?

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ocean tides

Front

According to the graph, what happens to the density of a substance as its salinity increases?

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As salinity increases, density also increases.

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Why is it necessary to limit the release of CFCs into the atmosphere?

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They are destroying the ozone layer

Front

Which gas makes up the largest component of Earth's atmosphere? Options: oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide

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nitrogen

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The Green House effects help explain_________.

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Global warming