Earth Environmental Final Part A Spring 22

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

• because of Earth’s rotation 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

Which of these are scientific classifications for galaxies in the universe?

• dust, gas, ice

• small, medium, large

• spiral, elliptical, irregular

• red giant, white dwarf, supernova

Structures in the universe are grouped into large systems, each of which are made up of smaller systems. Which of the following is the largest system of which Earth is only a very small part?

• Jovian planets

• Halley’s comet

• Milky Way galaxy

• Orion’s belt

What is most likely to occur when the sun, moon, and Earth 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 low tide and high tide

How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?

• by changing the amount of direct solar energy reaching the surface of Earth

• by influencing the rate of chemical reactions occurring in the atmosphere

• by deflecting the harmful rays of radiation emitted by the sun

• by changing the speed of the rotation of Earth

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

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

• by the magnetic fields between the sun and 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 Earth

Which of the following correctly describes how the Sun produces energy?

• One hydrogen atom and one lithium atom fuse into one helium atom

• One hydrogen atom and four helium atoms fuse into one lithium atom

• Two helium atoms fuse into one hydrogen atom

• Four hydrogen atoms fuse into one helium atom

All of these types of waves travel from the Sun to Earth EXCEPT

• light waves

• sound waves

• infrared waves

• ultraviolet waves

Some ecosystems flourish in total darkness. The table below describes four of them. Which of these dark ecosystems use energy originally obtained from the Sun?

• whale fall, black smoker, deep cave

• black smoker, deep cave, cold seep

• whale fall, cold seep, deep cave

• black smoker, whale fall, cold seep