Quiz about Seasons on Earth Quiz

Question 1

What causes seasons to occur on Earth?

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$$A) The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees on its axis$$

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$$B) The Earth is tilted at an angle of 45 degrees on its axis$$

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$$C) The Earth revolves around the Moon$$

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$$D) The Earth revolves around the Sun in 30 days$$

Question 2

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve once around the Sun?

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$$C) 365 days$$

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$$A) 30 days$$

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$$B) 180 days$$

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$$D) 730 days$$

Question 3

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted towards the Sun?

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$$C) Summer$$

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$$A) Winter$$

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$$B) Spring$$

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$$D) Autumn$$

Question 4

What is the main characteristic of the Winter season in the Northern Hemisphere?

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$$C) Coldest months of the year$$

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$$A) Hottest months of the year$$

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$$B) Leaves change color and begin to fall off trees$$

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$$D) Plants begin to turn green and grow again$$

Question 5

When do the hottest months of the year occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

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$$B) June - August$$

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$$A) March - May$$

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$$C) September - November$$

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$$D) December - February$$

Question 6

Which hemisphere is located above the equator?

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$$A) Northern Hemisphere$$

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$$B) Southern Hemisphere$$

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$$C) Eastern Hemisphere$$

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$$D) Western Hemisphere$$

Question 7

What happens to the leaves during the Fall season in the Northern Hemisphere?

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$$B) They change color and begin to fall off trees$$

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$$A) They turn green and grow again$$

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$$C) They remain the same$$

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$$D) They become flowers$$

Question 8

When is it winter in the Southern Hemisphere?

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$$A) When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere$$

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$$B) When it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere$$

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$$C) When it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere$$

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$$D) When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere$$

Question 9

What causes the rising and falling of the ocean's surface?

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Gravitational attraction between the Earth, Sun, and Moon

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Wind

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Earth's rotation

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Ocean currents

Question 10

How many high tides and low tides occur each day?

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2 high tides and 2 low tides

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1 high tide and 1 low tide

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3 high tides and 3 low tides

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4 high tides and 4 low tides

Question 11

Which celestial body's gravity has a bigger impact on tides?

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The Moon

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The Sun

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Mars

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Jupiter

Question 12

When does high tide occur?

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When ocean water is at its highest level during the day

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When ocean water is at its lowest level during the day

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When the Moon is directly overhead

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When the Sun is directly overhead

Question 13

When does low tide occur?

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When ocean water is at its lowest level during the day

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When ocean water is at its highest level during the day

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When the Moon is directly overhead

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When the Sun is directly overhead

Question 14

What is a Spring Tide?

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C) A tide in which the difference between high and low tide is the greatest

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A) A tide with the least difference between high and low tides

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B) A tide that occurs during the 1st and 3rd Quarter phases

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D) A tide that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a 90-degree angle

Question 15

During which phases of the moon does a Spring Tide occur?

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A) New Moon and Full Moon

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B) First Quarter and Third Quarter

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C) Waxing Crescent and Waning Crescent

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D) Waxing Gibbous and Waning Gibbous

Question 16

What is a Neap Tide?

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C) A tide in which the difference between high and low tide is the least

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A) A tide with the greatest difference between high and low tides

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B) A tide that occurs during the New Moon and Full Moon

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D) A tide that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a straight line

Question 17

During which phases of the moon does a Neap Tide occur?

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B) First Quarter and Third Quarter

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A) New Moon and Full Moon

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C) Waxing Crescent and Waning Crescent

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D) Waxing Gibbous and Waning Gibbous

Question 18

What angle do the Sun, Earth, and Moon form during a Neap Tide?

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C) 90 degrees

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A) 45 degrees

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B) 60 degrees

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D) 180 degrees

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main spheres that make up Earth?

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Lithosphere

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Biosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Atmosphere

Question 20

How do the spheres of Earth interact with each other?

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Through constant processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition

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By remaining completely separate from each other

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By only interacting during natural disasters

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Through human activities only

Question 21

What is the biosphere made up of?

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All the living things on Earth

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Water bodies on Earth

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The solid part of Earth

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The gases surrounding Earth

Question 22

Which human activities have a major impact on Earth's spheres?

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Burning fossil fuels and dumping waste into landfills

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Planting trees and conserving water

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Using renewable energy sources

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Recycling and reducing plastic use

Question 23

What does the term "Bio" in biosphere mean?

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Life

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Earth

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Water

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Air

Question 24

Which sphere includes all the water bodies on Earth?

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Hydrosphere

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Atmosphere

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Geosphere

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Biosphere

Question 25

What does the term "Hydro" refer to in the context of Earth's spheres?

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Water

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Air

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Earth

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Fire

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of the hydrosphere?

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Oceans

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Mountains

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Volcanoes

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Deserts

Question 27

What does the term "Atmos" refer to in the context of Earth's spheres?

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Air

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Water

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Earth

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Fire

Question 28

Which of the following gases is part of the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen

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Carbon

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Helium

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Neon

Question 29

What does the term "Geo" refer to in the context of Earth's spheres?

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Earth

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Water

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Air

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Fire

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of the geosphere?

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Mountains

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Lakes

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Glaciers

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Oceans

Question 31

What are the two major types of crust on Earth?

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Continental and Oceanic

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Lithosphere and Asthenosphere

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Mantle and Core

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Inner Core and Outer Core

Question 32

Which layer of the Earth is composed mainly of solid granite and basalt?

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Crust

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Mantle

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Outer Core

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Inner Core

Question 33

What is the coolest layer of the Earth?

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Crust

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Mantle

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Outer Core

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Inner Core

Question 34

What does "Litho" mean in the term Lithosphere?

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Rock

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Weak

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Soft

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Magma

Question 35

Where does convection occur in the Earth's layers?

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Asthenosphere

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Lithosphere

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Crust

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Inner Core

Question 36

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

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Mantle

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Crust

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Outer Core

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Inner Core

Question 37

What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's mantle?

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2,900 km

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1,250 km

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2,300 km

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5,000 km

Question 38

What elements primarily compose the Earth's outer core?

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Iron and Nickel

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Oxygen and Silicon

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Granite and Basalt

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Aluminum and Magnesium

Question 39

What is the temperature range of the Earth's outer core?

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4,000 - 5,000 degrees Celsius

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500 - 4,000 degrees Celsius

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1,000 - 2,000 degrees Celsius

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6,000 - 7,000 degrees Celsius

Question 40

Which layer of the Earth reaches temperatures of nearly 6,000 degrees Celsius?

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Inner Core

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Crust

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Mantle

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Outer Core

Question 41

What are the two types of igneous rock?

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Intrusive and Extrusive

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Metamorphic and Sedimentary

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Granite and Basalt

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Limestone and Shale

Question 42

Which type of igneous rock forms from magma that slowly hardens beneath Earth's surface?

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Intrusive

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Extrusive

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

Question 43

Which type of rock is formed from extreme heat and pressure within the Earth?

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Metamorphic Rock

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Igneous Rock

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Sedimentary Rock

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Conglomerate Rock

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Shale

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Granite

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Marble

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Basalt

Question 45

What is the primary use of certain sedimentary rocks like limestone?

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Manufacturing cement or chalk

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Making monuments and statues

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Building materials and artwork

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Railroad ballasts

Question 46

Which of the following rocks is an example of an igneous rock?

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Basalt

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Marble

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Gneiss

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Limestone

Question 47

What is the process that forms sedimentary rocks?

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Compacting and cementing of sediments

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Cooling of lava

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Extreme heat and pressure

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Erosion and weathering

Question 48

What is the definition of global energy?

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The total of every type of energy source used by humans

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The energy produced by renewable sources only

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The energy consumed by a single country

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The energy used for transportation purposes

Question 49

Why is managing the use of fossil fuels and utilizing renewable energy sources important?

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It helps to reduce global energy consumption

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It increases the cost of energy

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It decreases the availability of energy

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It has no significant impact on energy consumption

Question 50

What is the state or condition of not being able to meet a minimum standard of living because of a lack of the proper resources called?

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Poverty

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Malnutrition

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Air Pollution

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Water Pollution

Question 51

How can the conservation of natural resources help in poverty-stricken areas of the world?

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By generating and sustaining growth

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By increasing the cost of living

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By reducing the availability of resources

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By causing environmental degradation

Question 52

What is the definition of malnutrition?

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Lack of proper nutrition caused by not having enough to eat or not eating the right things

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The contamination of air due to harmful substances

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Any contamination of water with hazardous substances

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The total of every type of energy source used by humans

Question 53

Approximately how many people in the world are hungry?

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800 million

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500 million

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1 billion

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200 million

Question 54

What is air pollution?

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The contamination of air due to the presence of harmful substances

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The contamination of water with chemicals

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The total of every type of energy source used by humans

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Lack of proper nutrition

Question 55

How can reducing energy consumption help with air pollution?

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It helps to reduce air pollution

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It increases the use of gasoline

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It causes more pollutants to be emitted into the air

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It has no effect on air pollution

Question 56

What is water pollution?

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Any contamination of water with hazardous substances

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The contamination of air due to harmful substances

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Lack of proper nutrition

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The total of every type of energy source used by humans

Question 57

How can reducing the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals help?

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It can help to preserve good water quality

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It can increase water pollution

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It can decrease the availability of clean water

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It has no effect on water quality

Question 58

What is one way to conserve water according to the resource management document?

Accepted Answer

Fix leaking faucets

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Carpooling

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Rotating crops

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Turning off lights

Question 59

Which of the following is an example of increased efficiency for energy resources?

Accepted Answer

LED lights

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Carpooling

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Fix leaking faucets

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Rotating crops

Question 60

What is one example of technology used to manage soil resources?

Accepted Answer

Tractor sensors detect soil quality

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Electric vehicles

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Purification systems

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Clean energy options

Question 61

Which of the following is a benefit of conservation?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding the unnecessary use of Earth's natural resources

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Increasing the use of fossil fuels

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Reducing the amount of crops produced

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Increasing air pollution

Question 62

What is one way to conserve energy resources?

Accepted Answer

Turning off lights

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Carpooling

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Fix leaking faucets

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Rotating crops

Question 63

Which of the following is an example of technology used to manage water resources?

Accepted Answer

Purification systems

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Electric vehicles

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Tractor sensors detect soil quality

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Clean energy options

Question 64

A model of Earth as it revolves around the Sun is shown below.
Diagram of Earth with locations 1 and 2 marked, and sunlight direction indicated.
Which of the following statements best describes the seasons that Location 1 and Location 2 are experiencing?

Accepted Answer

It is winter at Location 1 and summer at Location 2

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It is summer at Location 1 and winter at Location 2

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It is winter at Location 1 and winter at Location 2

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It is summer at Location 1 and summer at Location 2

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