Environmental Science Quiz

Which of the following is the best example of an interaction between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide is released into the air by living things.

• Wind patterns are controlled by the shape of the land.

• The oceans release heat energy from the Sun, which makes the climate milder.

• Carbon dioxide in the air is taken in by plants to use for photosynthesis.

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Weather data is different from climate data. Which of the following is an example of weather data?

• The relative humidity was 24% at noon on July 23 in Tempe, Arizona.

• The average high temperature in May is 21°C in the Midwestern United States.

• Central Australia usually receives less than 110 mm of rainfall each year.

• On average, there is 88 mm of rain in the Gulf Coast region in July.

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What is the jet stream responsible for?

• Bringing warm air down from Canada into the United States

• Bringing cold, dry air down from Canada into the United States

• Bringing cold, dry air up from Mexico into the United States

• Bringing cold, dry air up from the United States into Canada

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James is playing on the beach with his brother. He wonders what causes wind to blow toward the shore during the day. Which of the following is a true statement?

• The air above the ocean cools off during the day and comes on shore.

• The energy from ocean waves causes air to push on shore.

• Rotation of the planet Earth causes air to blow toward the beach.

• Air above the beach heats up and rises allowing ocean air to breeze in.

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The image below shows the major ocean currents in the Atlantic Ocean. Ireland is marked by a star. Why does Ireland have unusually mild temperatures for its location in the northern hemisphere?

• The cold currents passing Ireland help keep the temperatures mild.

• Ireland has mild temperatures because it is an island and is surrounded by water.

• The warm currents passing Ireland help keep the temperatures mild.

• Ireland has mild temperatures because it is near the equator.

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