Quiz about Earth Science Review

Question 1

Which statement describes the motion of Earth around the sun?

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Speed increases the closer Earth is to the sun and decreases the farther it is from the sun.

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The speed of Earth is constant regardless of its distance from the sun.

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The speed of Earth is constant because the distance remains the same between Earth and the sun.

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Speed Increases the farther Earth is from the sun and decreases the closer it is to the sun.

Question 2

If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, which statement is true?

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It is winter in the southern hemisphere due to the tilt of Earth's axis.

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Earth has changed the tilt of its axis by 20 degrees due to its revolution.

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It is summer in the southern hemisphere due to the tilt of Earth's axis.

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Earth has reached its closest point to the sun due to its revolution.

Question 3

How does a straight alignment between Earth, the sun, and moon impact the tides on Earth?

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It produces the greatest change in high and low tides.

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It produces the least change in high and low tides.

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It produces semidiurnal tides.

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It produces diurnal tides.

Question 4

Which describes the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fission splits a heavier nucleus into smaller nuclei, and nuclear fusion is the process that produces the radiant energy of stars.

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Nuclear fission is the process that produces the radiant energy of stars, and nuclear fusion splits a heavier nucleus into smaller nuclei.

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Nuclear fission produces the energy in the core of Earth, and nuclear fusion produces energy in nuclear power plants.

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Nuclear fission produces energy in nuclear power plants, and nuclear fusion produces the energy in the core of Earth.

Question 5

How does heat from the sun get to Earth?

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by radiation, using electromagnetic waves to transfer heat

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by convection, using liquids and gases to transfer the heat

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by conduction, using solids to transfer the heat

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by absorption, using primary waves to transfer the heat

Question 6

What type of storm front is this?

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cold front

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warm front

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stationary front

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occluded front

Question 7

The El Nino is caused by

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warm water in the Pacific off the coast of South America

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cold water off the Atlantic coast of South America

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warm water in the Pacific off the coast of Mexico

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cold water in the Pacific off the coast of Mexico

Question 8

Which best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and Earth's resources?

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A population that is above the carrying capacity will have a decrease in natural resources.

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A population that is below the carrying capacity will have an increase in contagious diseases.

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A population that is below the carrying capacity will experience a decrease in freshwater resources.

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A population that is above the carrying capacity will experience an increase in plant production.

Question 9

How could exponential growth of the human population impact regions throughout the world?

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It could lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions.

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It could lead to a decrease in the amount of pollution in the regions.

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It could lead to an increase in the biodiversity of the regions.

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It could lead to a decrease in the demand for land within the regions.

Question 10

Since 1901, global surface temperatures have risen at an average rate of 0.13^oF every ten years. In which way could the average increase in global temperatures influence Earth?

Accepted Answer

by increasing the amount of flooding because of rising sea levels

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by decreasing erosion within coastal ecosystems

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by decreasing periods of drought in all water systems

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by incrasing the formation of sea ice withing polar regions

Question 11

Some factories can increase the amount of thermal pollution by dumping heated water into lakes and rivers.  How can this type of pollution affect aquatic environments?

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It can reduce the number of aquatic species in the environment.

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It can increase the amount of dissolved oxygen in the environment.

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It can reduce the decomposition rate of organisms in the environment.

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It can increase the life expectancy of animals in the aquatic environment.

Question 12

A company has several factories around the world and has decided to transition from burning fossil fuels to using alternative energy resources.  How could decrease in burning fossil fuels impact the atmosphere?

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It could decrease the carbon dioxide levels of the atmosphere.

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It could decrease the oxygen levels of the atmosphere.

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It could increase the nitrogen levels of the atmosphere.

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It could increase the sulfur dioxide levels of the atmosphere.

Question 13

A local government voted against the large-scale development of buildings and roads in the area.  What could have been the motive behind their decision?

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It could lead to the formation of heat islands, which may impact the microclimate in the area.

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It could lead to a decrease in the average annual temperature in the area.

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It could lead to the introduction of invasive species, which may impact the area.

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It could lead to a decrease in acid rain production in the area.

Question 14

How is climate different from weather?

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Climate is based on observations made for a region over several years, whereas weather is based on day-to-day observations made for a region.

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Climate is constantly changing, whereas weather changes slowly over time.

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Climate influences people's daily activities, whereas weather influences people's seasonal activities.

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Climate refers to the atmopsheric conditions on a given date, whereas weather refers to the atmospheric conditions during a given season.

Question 15

Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer of Earth?

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aerosols

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coal-fired power plants

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vehicle exhaust

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burning compost

Question 16

Which is a major source of air pollution created by humans?

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industrial factories

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hydroelectric plants

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reforestation

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nuclear power

Question 17

Which contributes to the formation of hurricanes during the late summer?

Accepted Answer

the interaction between water temperatures and warm air masses

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the interaction between ocean water salinity and warm air masses

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the interaction between ocean water currents and polar air masses

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the interaction between ocean water salinity and ocean water density

Question 18

Which most likely occurs when a fast-moving cold air mass moves into a region of warmer, moist air?

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It causes heavy precipitation for a short period of time.

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It causes light precipitation for a long period of time.

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It causes light precipitation for a short period of time.

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It causes heavy precipitation for a long period of time.

Question 19

Which statement describes the general movement of air masses?

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They move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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They move from areas of high altitude to areas of low altitude.

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They move from areas of low humidity to areas of high humidity.

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They move from areas of low temperature to areas of high temperature.

Question 20

Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth's atmosphere?

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nitrogen (N₂)

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argon (Ar)

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oxygen (O₂)

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carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Question 21

In which atmospheric layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?

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troposphere

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thermosphere

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mesosphere

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stratosphere

Question 22

The drilling for freshwater increases along a coastal area.  What is a likely consequence of this action?

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an intrusion of salt water into aquifers

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the loss of water resources in estuaries

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the destruction of estuaries because of an increase in sea levels

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a decrease in salt concentration in inlet waterways

Question 23

A local government is considering whether to build a dam.  Which is an advantage of building this structure?

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It can create a storage place for water.

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It can decrease the accumulation of sediment in the water.

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It can improve the natural habitat of plants and animals.

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It is an inexpensive process.

Question 24

Which consequence could an exponentially growing human population have on drinkable water?

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It could cause an increase in cases of waterborne diseases.

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It could cause a decrease in the amount of waste and pollutants in the water supply.

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It could cause an increase in the amount of water available for the population.

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It could cause a decrease in needing water for survival.

Question 25

How could a long-term decrease in precipitation impact an area?

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It could decrease the amount of possible infiltration in the area

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It could increase the average water level of lakes in the area

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It could increase the amount of flooding in the area

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It could decrease the possible amount of damage to crops in the area

Question 26

Which is formed when a section of impermeable rock forces groundwater to move laterally and emerge onto the surface of Earth?

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a spring

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an aquifer

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a geyser

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a well

Question 27

Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?

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They can warm or cool the air temperature along coastal regions.

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They produce high and low tides along coastal regions.

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They move vertically pushing warm water and nutrients to the surface along coastal regions.

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They increase the rate of precipitation as cold water moves along coastal regions.

Question 28

Which results from the unequal heating of the ocean water of Earth?

Accepted Answer

changes in ocean current pattern

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a constant sea level

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changes in tidal patterns

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unchanging climate for all regions on Earth

Question 29

Which is an advantage of safely using uranium as an energy source rather than using coal?

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Uranium produces energy without polluting the atmosphere, while burning coal can increase the CO2 in the atmosphere.

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Uranium reduces the amount of thermal pollution, while burning coal can increase the amount of thermal pollution.

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Uranium is the most cost-efficient energy resource, while coal is the most expensive energy resource.

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Uranium can be easily mined from deep within Earth, while coal is a hard resource to mine from deep within Earth

Question 30

Large quantities of sand can be added to the beach to stabilize the shoreline.  Which describes a disadvantage of this process?

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It is a short-term solution.

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It causes inland erosion.

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It creates a barrier that prevents the tides from occurring along the coastline.

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It creates a wall that disrupts the vegetation along the coastline.

Question 31

How could the removal of trees and other vegetation impact an environment?

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by increasing erosion

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by increasing oxygen production

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by increasing soil formation

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by increasing transpiration

Question 32

Which is most likely a prevention strategy for flooding?

Accepted Answer

building artificial levees

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reducing water consumption

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recycling bottled water containers

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building waste landfills for metals and other contaminants

Question 33

How can water be an agent for physical weathering?

Accepted Answer

by seeping into the cracks of rocks and freezing

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by absorbing gases from the atmosphere and ground to chemically react with minerals

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by seeping into the soil and dissolving the minerals in rocks

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by absorbing sulfur dioxides and creating acid precipitation

Question 34

Which agent of erosion leads to the formation of sand dunes?

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wind

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ice

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water

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gravity

Question 35

Scientists are studying a graph showing the time differences between the seismic P-waves and the seismic S-waves as they travel through Earth.  Which information can they learn from the graph?

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the epicenter of an earthquake

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the magnitude of an earthquake

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the duration of an earthquake

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the intensity of an earthquake

Question 36

Which would produce the most severe earthquake damage along the surface of Earth?

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an earthquake with a shallow focus and a magnitude of 4.5

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an earthquake with a deep focus and a magnitude of 2.5

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an earthquake with a shallow focus and a magnitude of 2.5

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an earthquake with a deep focus and a magnitude of 4.5

Question 37

Which structure can form as a result of a divergent plate boundary?

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a mid-ocean ridge, due to the separation of two plates

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a continental volcanic arc, due to the collision of two plates

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a continental mountain, due to the collision of plates

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an ocean trench, due to the separation of two plates

Question 38

Why do green plants require solar energy?

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to produce their own food

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to absorb nitrogen into their roots

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to release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

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to decompose the dead or decaying remains of animals

Question 39

Which is an effect of lower levels of solar radiation striking Earth?

Accepted Answer

decreased rates of photosynthesis

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increased incidences of skin cancer

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increased phytoplankton activity

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decreased carbon dioxide levels

Question 40

What is the primary means through which the Sun warms Earth?

Accepted Answer

transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

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fluctuation of subatomic particles

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fluctuation of gravitational fields

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transfer of energy through conduction

Question 41

The tilt of the earths axis:

Accepted Answer

23.5 degrees

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5 degrees

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10.2 degrees

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365.25 degrees

Question 42

Which of the following is the order of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun by lowest to highest frequency?

Accepted Answer

radiowaves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma rays

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gamma rays, ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, x-rays, radio waves, microwaves

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microwaves, ultraviolet, infrared, visible light, x-rays, radio waves, gamma rays

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visible light, radio waves, infrared, ultraviolet, microwaves, gamma rays, x-rays

Question 43

What is the name of this phase?

Accepted Answer

Waxing Gibbous

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1st quarter

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Full Moon

Question 44

Landforms are created through destructive forces such as weathering. Which of these is an example of physical weathering?

Accepted Answer

abrasion

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acid rain

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hydrolysis

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oxidation

Question 45

Oceanic crust is composed mainly of basalt. Continental crust is composed mainly of granite. Why does oceanic crust generally tend to subduct under continental crust when plates collide?

Accepted Answer

The oceanic crust is denser than the continental crust.

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The oceanic crust is thicker than the continental crust.

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The continental crust is thicker than oceanic crust.

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The continental crust is denser than the oceanic crust.

Question 46

The 4 agents of erosion are________

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wind, water, gravity, & ice

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air, fire, water, & metamorphism

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topographic, sedimentary, igneous, & deposition

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igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic, & gravity

Question 47

what is a caldera

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large opening for magma

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area that traps magma

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area that holds magma

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small opening for magma

Question 48

What are the three main types of volcanoes?

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Cinder Cone, Composite, Shield

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Composite, Live, Flat

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Shield, Mountain, Cinder Cone

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Strato, Shied, Flat

Question 49

The following are benefits of urbanization except:

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Environmental pollution and health hazards

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Growth in industrial productions

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Development in tourism industries

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Improvement in Science, Culture

Question 50

What is the carrying capacity for this hypothetical population of organisms?

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between 401 and 500 organisms

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between 101 and 200 organisms

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between 201 and 300 organisms

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between 301 and 400 organisms

Question 51

What term best describes how our land use has changed over the past 100 years?

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Urbanization

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Deforestation

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Elimination

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Ruralization

Question 52

Uranium, plutonium, and coal are obtained through

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mining

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digging

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harvesting

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drilling

Question 53

What is the elevation of point B?

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900 ft

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800 ft

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850 ft

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1000 ft

Question 54

Which layer of the soil profile would be affected the most by weathering and erosion?

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1

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2

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3

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4

Question 55

What is infiltration?

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The process by which water sinks into the ground

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The zone where there are still air spaces left between the particles.

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The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water and forms fog or clouds.

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The process by which water does not sink into the ground, but rather travels along the surface.

Question 56

What items flow together to make a river system?

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streams and rivers

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ponds

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lakes

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oceans

Question 57

A lake that stores water for human use.

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reservoir

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pond

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stream

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sea

Question 58

Look at the diagram to answer the question that follows. If a northern coastline such as the Norway coast is located near a warm ocean current

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the climate will be warmer than normal for that latitude.

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the climate will be colder than normal for that latitude.

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spring is longer than normal for that latitude.

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spring is shorter than normal for that latitude.

Earth Science Review

60 questions

Which statement describes the motion of Earth around the sun?

If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, which statement is true?

How does a straight alignment between Earth, the sun, and moon impact the tides on Earth?

Which describes the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?

How does heat from the sun get to Earth?

What type of storm front is this?

The El Nino is caused by

Which best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and Earth's resources?

How could exponential growth of the human population impact regions throughout the world?

Since 1901, global surface temperatures have risen at an average rate of 0.13^oF every ten years. In which way could the average increase in global temperatures influence Earth?

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Earth Science Review

60 questions

Which statement describes the motion of Earth around the sun?

If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, which statement is true?

How does a straight alignment between Earth, the sun, and moon impact the tides on Earth?

Which describes the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?

How does heat from the sun get to Earth?

What type of storm front is this?

The El Nino is caused by

Which best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and Earth's resources?

How could exponential growth of the human population impact regions throughout the world?

Since 1901, global surface temperatures have risen at an average rate of 0.13oF every ten years. In which way could the average increase in global temperatures influence Earth?

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Since 1901, global surface temperatures have risen at an average rate of 0.13^oF every ten years. In which way could the average increase in global temperatures influence Earth?