Earth Science SOL Review Quiz 3

Why is the surface temperature of the oceans more variable than the water near the ocean floor?

• Most energy is exchanged at the surface.

• Most animals live near the surface.

• The water is more dense at the surface.

• The salt concentration is more variable at the surface.

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All of the following are sources of energy derived from the ocean except -

• coal

• thermal

• tides

• waves

Fish are abundant in areas where the ocean is upwelling because it --

• causes currents that carry fish into the area

• brings nutrients to the surface

• causes surface turbulence that attracts fish

• changes tidal flow in that area

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All of the following features of the ocean indicate tectonic activity except -

• abyssal plains

• mid-ocean ridges

• seamounts

• trenches

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The chart shows the relationship between altitude and air pressure. What is the approximate aire pressure at an altitude of 22 kilometers?

• 40 millibars

• 120 millibars

• 200 millibars

• 400 millibars

On weather maps, there are lines with tiny triangles on one side. This represents ----

• cold air moving in the direction the triangles point

• cold air moving opposite the direction the triangles point

• warm air moving in the sirection the triangles point

• warm air moving opposite the direction the triangles point

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The label L on the map on the right indicated an area of low ___

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Altitude

• Rainfall

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On clear nights in late summer and early fall in the Shenandoah Valley, why does ground fog form in the low areas near the Shenandoah river?

• Cool, descending air meets moist air in the low areas near the river.

• Cool, moist air ascends from the river to the hilltops.

• Warm winds bring moisture from the hills down into the valley.

• There is more pollution in the evenings.

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According to the map, most hurricanes occur where ----

• the oceans are warmest

• the landmasses are largest

• the atmosphere is driest

• areas of greatest population exist

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Based on the symbols shown, which of the followign represents a wind speed of 30 knots?

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