Quiz about Unit 5 test review

Question 1

A usable water source is one that can be used by humans for drinking or agriculture. Is a river usable or unusable based on their current state?

Accepted Answer

usable

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unusable

Question 2

A usable water source is one that can be used by humans for drinking or agriculture. Is an ocean usable or unusable based on their current state?

Accepted Answer

unusable

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usable

Question 3

A usable water source is one that can be used by humans for drinking or agriculture. Is a freshwater lake usable or unusable based on their current state?

Accepted Answer

usable

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unusable

Question 4

A usable water source is one that can be used by humans for drinking or agriculture. Is a glacier usable or unusable based on their current state?

Accepted Answer

unusable

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usable

Question 5

A usable water source is one that can be used by humans for drinking or agriculture. Are freshwater lakes usable or unusable based on their current state?

Accepted Answer

usable

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unusable

Question 6

The water is colder than the sand because it requires ___________________ to change temperature.

Accepted Answer

more energy

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solvent

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density

Question 7

Water has a higher ________________________ than sand.

Accepted Answer

specific heat

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evaporation rate

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salt concentration

Question 8

Which type of ocean current is found near the top of the ocean?

Accepted Answer

surface ocean currents

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deep ocean currents

Question 9

Which type of ocean current is caused by differences in water density?

Accepted Answer

deep ocean currents

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surface ocean currents

Question 10

Which type of ocean current is caused by prevailing winds?

Accepted Answer

surface ocean currents

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deep ocean currents

Question 11

Which type of ocean current is caused by differences in water temperatures?

Accepted Answer

deep ocean currents

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surface ocean currents

Question 12

Which type of ocean current is found closer to the ocean floor?

Accepted Answer

deep ocean currents

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surface ocean currents

Question 13

Which type of ocean current is influenced by rotation of Earth?

Accepted Answer

surface ocean currents

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deep ocean currents

Question 14

Which stage on the water cycle is location A?

Accepted Answer

condensation

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precipitation

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evaporation

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runoff

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groundwater

Question 15

Which stage on the water cycle is location B?

Accepted Answer

precipitation

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condensation

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evaporation

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runoff

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groundwater

Question 16

Which stage on the water cycle is location C?

Accepted Answer

evaporation

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condensation

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precipitation

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runoff

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groundwater

Question 17

Which stage on the water cycle is location D?

Accepted Answer

runoff

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condensation

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precipitation

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evaporation

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groundwater

Question 18

Which stage on the water cycle is location E?

Accepted Answer

groundwater

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condensation

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precipitation

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evaporation

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runoff

Question 19

Scientists observed that one particular rock had large fractures and had split into two pieces. They also observed that, compared to the other rocks, the chemical composition of this particular rock had remained largely unchanged. Which rock most likely fits this description?

Accepted Answer

Rock A

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Rock B

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Rock C

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Rock D

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Rock E

Question 20

The image shows a stream with two bends. Identify the location where erosion occurs.

Accepted Answer

location A

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location B

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location C

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location D

Question 21

The image shows a stream with two bends. Identify the location where deposition occurs.

Accepted Answer

location D

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location A

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location B

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location C

Question 22

The image shows a stream with two bends. Identify the location where the water flow is the fastest.

Accepted Answer

location B

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location A

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location C

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location D

Question 23

The image shows a stream with two bends. Identify the location where the water flow is the slowest.

Accepted Answer

location C

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location A

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location B

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location D

Question 24

Sediment is transported through various mechanisms. Which type is related to wind?

Accepted Answer

Lack of vegetation means that this mechanism will become the dominant force for erosion and deposition.

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This mechanism causes rivers to meander, or curve.

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Tides and currents from this mechanism will transfer sediments to beaches across the world

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These slow-moving, frozen bodies transfer large boulders and sediment to areas quite far from their original locations.

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This mechanism causes mass wasting and landslides.

Question 25

Sediment is transported through various mechanisms. Which type is related to water?

Accepted Answer

This mechanism causes rivers to meander, or curve.

Answer

Tides and currents from this mechanism will transfer sediments to beaches across the world

Answer

Lack of vegetation means that this mechanism will become the dominant force for erosion and deposition.

Answer

These slow-moving, frozen bodies transfer large boulders and sediment to areas quite far from their original locations.

Answer

This mechanism causes mass wasting and landslides.

Question 26

Sediment is transported through various mechanisms. Which type is related to glaciers?

Accepted Answer

These slow-moving, frozen bodies transfer large boulders and sediment to areas quite far from their original locations.

Answer

This mechanism causes rivers to meander, or curve.

Answer

Tides and currents from this mechanism will transfer sediments to beaches across the world

Answer

Lack of vegetation means that this mechanism will become the dominant force for erosion and deposition.

Answer

This mechanism causes mass wasting and landslides.

Question 27

Sediment is transported through various mechanisms. Which type is related to waves?

Accepted Answer

Tides and currents from this mechanism will transfer sediments to beaches across the world

Answer

This mechanism causes rivers to meander, or curve.

Answer

Lack of vegetation means that this mechanism will become the dominant force for erosion and deposition.

Answer

These slow-moving, frozen bodies transfer large boulders and sediment to areas quite far from their original locations.

Answer

This mechanism causes mass wasting and landslides.

Question 28

Sediment is transported through various mechanisms. Which type is related to gravity?

Accepted Answer

This mechanism causes mass wasting and landslides.

Answer

This mechanism causes rivers to meander, or curve.

Answer

Tides and currents from this mechanism will transfer sediments to beaches across the world

Answer

Lack of vegetation means that this mechanism will become the dominant force for erosion and deposition.

Answer

These slow-moving, frozen bodies transfer large boulders and sediment to areas quite far from their original locations.

Question 29

Which two of these locations are likely to experience the most chemical weathering?

Accepted Answer

hot and humid regions

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hot and rainy regions

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cold and dry regions

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cold and rainy regions

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hot and dry regions

Question 30

Mathew claims that people should invest in alternative sources of energy rather than burning fossil fuels. He has put together two graphs as evidence. Which statement correctly supports his claim based on evidence from the graphs?

Accepted Answer

More carbon in the atmosphere likely absorbs more heat energy, thus increasing the temperature.

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Petroleum should replace natural gas, since it releases less carbon dioxide.

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Burning coal does not contribute to a rise in carbon dioxide or temperature.

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Carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels has decreased over time.

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The graphs show no possible correlation between burning fossil fuels and increasing temperatures.

Question 31

Which explanation best describes how ammonia changed during the evolution of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

Proportions decreased as it reacted with other elements to form nitrogen.

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Proportions increased as this gas was released through volcanic eruptions.

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Proportions decreased as plants used this gas during photosynthesis.

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Proportions increased as plants released this gas into the atmosphere.

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Proportions decreased as this lighter gas was blown away by solar winds.

Question 32

Which explanation best describes how carbon dioxide changed during the evolution of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

Proportions decreased as plants used this gas during photosynthesis.

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Proportions decreased as it reacted with other elements to form nitrogen.

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Proportions increased as this gas was released through volcanic eruptions.

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Proportions increased as plants released this gas into the atmosphere.

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Proportions decreased as this lighter gas was blown away by solar winds.

Question 33

Which explanation best describes how oxygen changed during the evolution of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

Proportions increased as plants released this gas into the atmosphere.

Answer

Proportions decreased as it reacted with other elements to form nitrogen.

Answer

Proportions increased as this gas was released through volcanic eruptions.

Answer

Proportions decreased as plants used this gas during photosynthesis.

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Proportions decreased as this lighter gas was blown away by solar winds.

Question 34

The Robinsons are out sailing on a Saturday afternoon. Their boat is located at position X on this map. They are sailing in a region of relatively ________________ pressure?

Accepted Answer

low

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high

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stable

Question 35

The Robinsons are out sailing on a Saturday afternoon. Their boat is located at position X on this map. The weather front located closest to the family is ______________________ front.

Accepted Answer

an occluded

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a stationary

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a warm

Question 36

The Robinsons are out sailing on a Saturday afternoon. Their boat is located at position X on this map. The Robinsons should expect the weather to include______________________ .

Accepted Answer

heavy rain and strong wind

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include a light breeze and pleasant conditions.

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intense sunlight and heat

Question 37

The image shows towering clouds created by a low-pressure system. Which arrow correctly shows the primary air movement in this system?

Accepted Answer

D

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A

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B

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C

Question 38

Gabriela recently moved to a city in Florida that is prone to severe weather. Which condition may lead to a tornado?

Accepted Answer

An updraft causes a column of rotating air to connect with an overhead cloud, stretching the air vertically

Answer

Humid air constantly rises and clouds accumulate. The clouds grow into an enormous, moisture-rich cloud formation.

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A low-pressure system, typically near the equator, pulls in warm air to form a rotating spiral shape.

Question 39

Gabriela recently moved to a city in Florida that is prone to severe weather. Which condition may lead to a thunderstorm?

Accepted Answer

Humid air constantly rises and clouds accumulate. The clouds grow into an enormous, moisture-rich cloud formation.

Answer

An updraft causes a column of rotating air to connect with an overhead cloud, stretching the air vertically

Answer

A low-pressure system, typically near the equator, pulls in warm air to form a rotating spiral shape.

Question 40

Gabriela recently moved to a city in Florida that is prone to severe weather. Which condition may lead to a cyclone/hurricane?

Accepted Answer

A low-pressure system, typically near the equator, pulls in warm air to form a rotating spiral shape.

Answer

An updraft causes a column of rotating air to connect with an overhead cloud, stretching the air vertically

Answer

Humid air constantly rises and clouds accumulate. The clouds grow into an enormous, moisture-rich cloud formation.

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