Which of the following should be included in a watershed map to best determine the non–point source of a pollutant, such as fertilizer, found in a river?

The land use upstream of the river and water quality indicators in streams that run downstream into the river

The total volume of groundwater in the aquifer

The total area and the average yearly precipitation of the watershed

The total volume of surface water of the river and the land use downstream of the river

The primary cause of Earth's seasons is the

constant tilt of Earth's rotational axis with respect to the plane of its orbit around the Sun

changing distance of Earth from the Sun at different times of the year

periodic wobbling of Earth on its axis of rotation

changing relative positions of Earth, its Moon, and the Sun

Which of the following correctly describes the length of day at the Tropic of Cancer at the time of year shown in the diagram?

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun so daylight is less than twelve hours per day.

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, so daylight is approximately twelve hours per day.

The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, so daylight is greater than twelve hours per day.

The Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun so daylight is approximately twelve hours per day.

Which of the following does NOT exert a major influence on Earth’s overall climate?

The annual amount of solar radiation that reaches Earth’s surface

The distribution of land masses and oceans, in combination with Earth’s topography

The daily rotation of Earth on its axis, and its annual revolution around the Sun

Which of the following changes in eastern Pacific Ocean food webs is typically associated with La Niña events?

Increased phytoplankton concentrations

Decreased populations of anchovies

Increased famine among sea lions and seals

Unit 4 - Earth Systems and Resources Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When two plates collide, what geologic formations can occur?

Volcanos

Mountain Ranges

Trenches

All of These

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is new crust created?

Convergent Boundaries

Transform Faults

Divergent Boundaries

Mountain Ranges

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When two plates move parallel to each other, but in opposite directions, what can occur when the energy is released after built up tension?

Landslides

Volcanoes

Avalanches

Earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Islands in the middle of a tectonic plate are usually associated with what phenomena?

Subduction zones

Hot Spots

Divergent Boundaries

Transform Faults

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What letter represents topsoil?

A

B

C

D

E

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which soil indicated on the soil triangle above would most likely have the poorest water-holding capacity?

A

B

C

D

E

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Of the following, which has the least permeability?

Sand

Slit

Loam

Clay

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Unit 4 - Earth Systems and Resources

When two plates collide, what geologic formations can occur?

Where is new crust created?

When two plates move parallel to each other, but in opposite directions, what can occur when the energy is released after built up tension?

Islands in the middle of a tectonic plate are usually associated with what phenomena?

What letter represents topsoil?

Which soil indicated on the soil triangle above would most likely have the poorest water-holding capacity?

Of the following, which has the least permeability?

Which point on the soil triangle is usually considered the best soil for agricultural use?

What layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

What layer of the atmosphere absorbs harmful Ultraviolet Radiation?

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