Energy in the Earth System (Unit 3) Review

Although a scientific theory is well supported and widely accepted, what might cause it to change?

• New evidence

• A scientific law

• Individual claims

• A scientific model

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Which is true about a law and a theory?

• A law describes and a theory explains

• A law explains and a theory describes

• A theory is proven and a law is not

• A law is proven and a theory is not

Which statement describes the energy transfer between an ice cube and a cup of water?

• Energy in the form of heat is transferred from the water to the ice cube by conduction

• Energy in the form of heat is transferred from the ice cube to the water by conduction

• Energy in the form of heat is transferred from the water to the ice cube by radiation

• Energy in the form of heat is transferred from the ice cube to the water by radiation

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What is the composition of Earth’s atmosphere?

• 78% oxygen, 21% nitrogen, and 1% other gases

• 78% oxygen, 21% water vapor

• 78% oxygen, 21% carbon dioxide

• 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% other gases

 Which spheres would a dog walking on a leash interact with?

• Hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere

• Atmosphere, cryosphere, and geosphere

• Atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere

• Cryosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere

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When energy from the sun reaches the air above land, the air warms and rises.  Along a coastline, cooler air above the ocean flows toward the land to replace this rising air.  Which of the following best describes these processes?

• Radiation and conduction

• Conduction, convection, and radiation

• Radiation and convection

• Conduction and convection

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Which phrase defines a scientific theory?

• An untested idea

• A well-supported explanation

• An accepted description

• An educated guess

The Florida Everglades is a large, warm wetland with many plants, animals, and microscopic organisms.  Which part of Earth’s system includes the water in the Everglades?

• The hydrosphere

• The geosphere

• The cryosphere

• The atmosphere

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 The atmosphere has four layers with unique physical properties.  Which of the following is true about the stratosphere and the ozone layer?

• It filters out the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UV)

• The stratosphere is below the troposphere

• There are no winds in the stratosphere

• Weather happens in the stratosphere

Which gas in Earth's atmosphere is a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Argon

• Carbon Dioxide