Earth Science end of year review 3

How does the energy produced by the Sun travel to Earth?

• by the magnetic fields between the Sun and the Earth

• by the convection of heat through particles in space

• by the radiation of electromagnetic waves through space

• by the process of conduction of heat between the Sun and the Earth

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What is most likely to occur when the Sun, Earth, and moon are aligned in a relatively straight line?

• a decrease in global wind patterns

• an increase in temperature near the Equator

• more earthquakes near the Equator and fewer at the poles

• a larger than normal height difference between high and low tides

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Some constellations are more prominent in the night sky of North Carolina in winter, while other constellations are more prominent in the night sky during summer. Which best explains why this occurs?

• because of Earth rotating on its axis

• because of stars revolving around Earth

• because of Earth revolving around the Sun

• because of the change in the barycenter of Earth

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Which of these statements best explains the shape of the Earth?

• Because of the rotation about its axis , Earth has a greater circumference around the Equator than around the Prime Meridian

• Because of its revolution around the Sun, Earth has a greater circumference around the Equator than the Prime Meridian

• Because of its rotation about its axis, Earth has a greater circumference around the Prime Meridian than around the Equator

• Because of its revolution around the Sun, Earth has a greater circumference around the Prime Meridian than around the Equator

An INTRUSIVE igneous rock with large crystals is formed:

• When magma cools quickly. 
• At the bottom of the ocean. 
• When magma cools slowly, allowing time for crystals to grow. 
• At the top of a mountain. 

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Which will most likely form when movement along a plate boundary forces a landmass to be pulled apart? 

• volcanic island arc
• continental mountains
• continental rift
• oceanic trench 

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Which natural phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?

• movement of tectonic plates
• deep ocean currents
• seasonal changes
• day and night 

Use the latitude/longitude map below to answer the next few questions.

What is the location of point B?

• 60° W, 120° N
• 60° N, 120°E
• 60° N, 120° W
• 60° S, 120° N

When looking at the hill on the right, which side of the hill is steeper? The right hand side or the left hand side?

• Right
• Left

The major greenhouse gas(es)

• carbon dioxide and water vapor
• aerosols/CFC's
• manure
• sulfur dioxide

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