Science Benchmark Review

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A new planet is discovered, the atmosphere is 90% Carbon Dioxide. What can be inferred?

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It is not suitable for animals.

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On Mount Everest, the temperature decreases as the altitude increases. The summit of this mountain is in which atmospheric layer? (Options: mesosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, troposphere)

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troposphere

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When cold air is at the tops of mountains, the air

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will flow toward areas of lower pressure in valleys.

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A weather balloon is about 2 meters wide when it is near the ground. It grows to about 6 meters wide at higher altitudes. Which change MOST likely makes the balloon become wider at higher altitudes?

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The air pressure surrounding the balloon decreases.

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When is the MOST energy transferred from the Sun to water in the water cycle? Options: during collection, during evaporation, during condensation, during precipitation

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during evaporation

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Which relationship results in the highest level of evaporation from Earth’s water reservoirs? Options: greatest surface area and most direct sunlight, greatest surface area and least direct sunlight, least surface area and most direct sunlight, least surface area and least direct sunlight

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greatest surface area and most direct sunlight

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Which two things interact MOST in the water cycle? Options: oceans and the Moon, oceans and the Sun, lakes and the Moon, lakes and the Sun

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oceans and the Sun

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How does the ocean affect weather on Earth?

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Water evaporates from the ocean, causing clouds to form and send rain back to Earth.

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Which statement explains what will MOST likely happen to the hydrosphere in an area where air temperatures increase? Options: Earthquake intensity will decrease., Mountain formation will decrease., Rock weathering will increase., Evaporation will increase.

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Evaporation will increase.

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Barometric pressure has been dropping all day. What weather conditions will most likely occur?

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stormy weather