Unit 3 Final Review

Cecilia and Carter are discussing the greenhouse effect in their environmental science class. They want to use analogies to explain how increasing greenhouse gas emissions contribute to global warming. ALL BUT ONE of these analogies is correct. Choose the INCORRECT one.

• The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is like putting an extra blanket over you while you are lying on the couch.

• The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is like placing an extra log on the fire to produce more heat.

• The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is like wearing a sweatshirt while you are running.

• The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is like putting on extra layers of clothes during the winter.

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During a science project, Deshva and Jace are asked to place the following atmospheric layers in sequence, from lowest to highest: A) Exosphere; B) Stratosphere; C) Troposphere

• A, C, B

• B, A, C

• C, B, A

• C, A, B

When Aarya stirs her hot coffee with a metal spoon, she notices the spoon gets warm. What is this transfer of energy as heat through the spoon called?

• Thermal Energy

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

Caleb and Emily observed that warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles is an example of...

• convection currents

• radiation

• equatorial air masses

• conduction

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Caleb and Emily noticed that a hot air balloon rises into the sky while the cooler air around it stays lower. This happens due to differences in __________.

• weight

• gravity

• density

• air pressure

Harper is cooking soup on the stove. The picture above shows all three methods of energy transfer. Which of these correctly identifies the three methods of energy transfer in order (1-3)?

• convection radiation conduction

• radiation conduction convection

• conduction convection radiation

• radiation convection conduction

During a geography class, Romel and Cecilia were discussing how the Coriolis Effect influences weather patterns. How does the Coriolis Effect affect winds globally?

• it causes the air to move as wind

• it causes winds to shift north and south

• it causes winds to blow from any direction

• it causes the wind to move in a curved path

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At the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot, sunny day, Emily often feels a strong breeze coming in from the ocean. Which of the following is the reason for the breeze?

• The pounding waves generate air currents

• There are no clouds to block the wind coming in from the ocean

• The warm air over the ocean rushes in to replace the cool air that rises over the land

• The heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land

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Cecilia and Harper noticed that the wind in their town usually blows from the hills towards the valley. This is because winds generally move from areas of ________________ to areas of ________________.

• high to low pressure

• low to high pressure

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During a science experiment, Carter and Emily observed the behavior of air in a room. Which statement is the most accurate about cold air?

• Warm air rises because it is denser.

• Warm air sinks because it is denser.

• Cold air rises because it is denser.

• Cold air sinks because it is denser.

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