How do plate tectonics primarily influence topography?

By determining the location of mountain ranges and the formation of landforms.

By regulating the Earth's magnetic field and atmospheric circulation patterns.

By controlling the distribution of ocean currents.

By controlling the distribution of climate zones.

According to the model of nuclear fusion in the Sun, which process primarily produces energy within the Sun's core?

Fusion of hydrogen nuclei (protons) into helium nuclei

Nuclear decay of radioactive isotopes

The concept of mantle convection is most closely related to which of the following physical processes?

A cool sea breeze is blown onto land where it warms and rises

The circulatory system of the human body

The generation of electricity through solar panels.

A greenhouse traps light energy making it warmer than the surrounding environment.

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of incredibly active volcanoes on Earth. Which statement most accurately explains why the Ring of Fire contains so many active volcanoes?

The Ring of Fire is along convergent plate boundaries, leading to volcanic activity.

The Ring of Fire has hot spots that form active volcanoes.

Mantle convection generates sea-floor spreading, forming the Ring of Fire.

Transform plate boundaries are powered by convection currents, causing volcanic activity.

Which of the following is correct in order of lowest to highest energy?

Microwave, Visible Light, Gamma-rays

X-rays, Visible Light, Microwave

Ultraviolet, Visible Light, Gamma-rays

Visible Light, Microwaves, X-rays

Which of the following most accurately describes how incoming solar radiation directly interacts with Earth systems to support life?

By providing energy for photosynthesis in plants, which is essential for the production of oxygen and food.

By causing the Earth's surface to emit infrared radiation, which is absorbed by greenhouse gases, trapping heat and maintaining suitable temperatures for life.

By heating the Earth's surface, leading to the formation of clouds and precipitation, which provide water for ecosystems and support life.

By inducing the Earth's magnetic field to deflect harmful solar radiation, preventing it from reaching the surface and harming living organisms.

If there were a significant increase in incoming solar radiation reaching Earth's surface, what prediction can be made about its potential impact on ecosystems or climate?

Increased solar radiation would lead to higher temperatures, resulting in the melting of polar ice caps and rising sea levels.

Higher solar radiation levels would enhance plant growth and photosynthesis, leading to increased vegetation and biodiversity.

Excessive solar radiation would disrupt the Earth's atmospheric circulation patterns, causing less frequent and severe weather events.

Elevated solar radiation levels would deplete the ozone layer, resulting in increased ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface and harming living organisms.

How does Earth's tilt primarily impact sunlight and affect life on Earth?

Earth's tilt causes variations in the intensity of sunlight received by different parts of the planet, leading to seasonal changes in temperature and weather patterns.

Earth's tilt results in the absorption of sunlight by the ozone layer, regulating the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the surface and protecting living organisms.

Earth's tilt influences the formation of ocean currents, redistributing heat across the planet and maintaining suitable temperatures for marine life.

Earth's tilt causes the formation of atmospheric circulation patterns, affecting wind patterns and precipitation distribution, which are vital for terrestrial ecosystems.

How does the type of rock impact the local environment?

Weathered rock creates soil which promotes the growth of plants.

Igneous rock releases toxic chemicals into the air.

Metamorphic rock causes earthquakes.

Sedimentary rock influences volcanic eruptions.

A student wants to investigate the impact of different surface materials on the rates of soil erosion. Soil samples were placed into three containers, each with an opening in the bottom where runoff water is collected. The first container had grass on top of the soil, the second container had rocks on top of the soil, and the third container had nothing on top of the soil. 20mL of water was added to each container and allowed to run out of the open end of the container. The data chart below shows the results of the investigation. Which of the following best describes what can be concluded from this investigation?

Adding grass to the soil improves water retention and reduces runoff.

Putting grass or rocks into the soil does not change rates of soil erosion or water quality.

Soil should be left exposed on farm fields because it leads to higher water quality.

Adding rocks to the soil significantly improves water retention compared to the other groups.

A group of students were given limestone rock samples and asked to investigate rates of chemical weathering when the rocks were exposed to different solutions. The mass of each rock was taken before and after the experiment and observations of changes to the rock surfaces were recorded. Which hypothesis is supported by the data shown in the table?

If rock sample Z was exposed to vinegar, then the rate of chemical weathering would be higher, because vinegar is acidic and will break down limestone.

If rock sample Z was exposed to vinegar, then the rate of chemical weathering would be slower than the other two rocks, because a protective layer was formed on the rock.

If rock sample Z was exposed to vinegar, then the sample would not be affected and the rate of chemical weathering would be the same between all three samples.

If rock sample Z was exposed to vinegar, then the sample would be completely resistant to chemical weathering and there would be no change between the samples.

How does volcanic ash affect the Earth's climate after a significant eruption?

It decreases global temperatures by reflecting sunlight back into space.

It increases global temperatures by absorbing more sunlight.

It has no effect on global temperatures but increases oxygen levels in the atmosphere.

It increases global temperatures by trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

Which of the following hypotheses is most suitable for investigating the properties of water?

Adding salt to water increases its boiling point.

Water freezes faster in metal containers than in plastic containers.

Water with a pH level of 7 is the most acidic.

Water molecules are denser in cold temperatures than in hot temperatures.

Which combination of abiotic factors would most likely support a dense forest biome?

High precipitation, moderate temperatures, and rich soil nutrients

Low precipitation, high temperatures, and sandy soil

High altitude, low temperatures, and rocky soil

Constant direct sunlight, low precipitation, and saline soil

A local pond ecosystem has experienced a significant decrease in water pH due to acid rain. Which of the following would most likely be a direct consequence of the change in pH on the biotic factors within the pond?

A decrease in the population of aquatic organisms that are sensitive to pH level

Increased water temperature during summer months

The introduction of a new species of fish from a nearby lake

An increase in the clarity of the water, making it easier for sunlight to penetrate

If the pH changes to a level 5, what will most likely happen in this ecosystem?

The snail population will decrease.

The crayfish population will increase.

The mayfly population will increase.

Which scenario best illustrates how water serves as an agent of energy transfer?

Water evaporating from the surface of a lake absorbs heat from the surrounding air, cooling the air temperature.

Water condensing on a cold glass of water releases heat into the surrounding air, warming the air temperature.

Water freezing into ice cubes absorbs heat from the freezer, cooling the interior temperature of the freezer.

Water boiling in a pot on a stove releases heat into the surrounding air, increasing the temperature of the kitchen.

In a coastal marine ecosystem, various processes contribute to the carbon cycle. Which of the following best describes the natural carbon cycling in a coastal marine ecosystem?

Respiration by marine organisms adds carbon to the atmosphere, and photosynthesis by phytoplankton removes carbon from the atmosphere.

The decomposition of dead marine animals adds carbon to the geosphere, and volcanic eruptions remove carbon from the atmosphere.

Combustion of fossil fuels adds carbon to the atmosphere, and the formation of coral reefs removes carbon from the hydrosphere.

Decomposition of plastic waste in the ocean adds carbon to the hydrosphere, and absorption of carbon dioxide by ocean water removes carbon from the geosphere.

Which of the following best describes how water affects temperature on Earth's surface?

Water moderates temperature fluctuations by absorbing and releasing heat more slowly than land, leading to milder climates near large bodies of water.

Water acts as an insulator, trapping heat close to the surface of the Earth, thereby increasing temperatures in all coastal regions.

Water accelerates temperature changes by reflecting sunlight, causing rapid heating and cooling cycles in regions with high humidity.

Water inhibits temperature changes by absorbing heat more quickly than land, resulting in extreme temperature variations in arid regions.

A population of deer in a forest ecosystem has been tracked over the last 5 years. The data table below shows rapid growth of the deer population. Which of the following is most likely to result from the rapid increase in deer population size?

It will increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere because there will be less photosynthesis due to reduced vegetation.

It will decrease the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere because more deer respiration means more carbon dioxide is converted to oxygen.

It will increase the effect on the carbon cycle because the increase in deer population is balanced by natural predators.

It will decrease the amount of carbon stored in the geosphere because more plants are being consumed and less carbon is being sequestered in the soil.

In the classroom, students constructed a model to explain how water is an agent of energy transfer. Which scenario below best aligns with the model they created?

Students illustrated how water molecules transfer energy through evaporation from the surface of a pond, cooling the surrounding air.

Students demonstrated how water molecules transfer heat energy through convection currents in a pot of boiling water on a hot stove.

Students depicted how water absorbs solar radiation and releases it as infrared radiation, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

Students simulated the process of water condensation on a cold can, releasing heat energy into the surrounding environment.

Which statement best explains bioaccumulation?

Bioaccumulation refers to the gradual increase of pollutants within an individual organism over time.

Bioaccumulation occurs when a pollutant moves from a lower trophic level to a higher one, increasing in concentration along the food chain.

Bioaccumulation is the process by which pollutants decrease in concentration as they move up the food chain due to metabolic breakdown by organisms.

Bioaccumulation describes the rapid removal of pollutants from an ecosystem through natural processes such as decomposition.

How does biodiversity impact the environment?

Biodiversity increases the amount of genetic material in the environment and helps stabilize ecosystems.

Biodiversity increases the chance organisms will go extinct due to a natural disaster.

Biodiversity decreases the stability of an ecosystem.

Biodiversity decreases the ecological resources in an environment.

Forest fires might seem harmful, but they actually help forests grow back healthier. After a fire, the land starts to heal. First, quick-growing plants, called pioneer species, pop up. These plants are tough and can grow in the tough conditions left after a fire. They help get the forest ready for other plants to come back. As time goes on, more plants and animals return, making the forest full of life again. This process shows how forests can recover and even become better places for plants and animals to live. According to the paragraph, which of the following best summarizes the process of succession after a forest fire?

Pioneer species quickly grow in the conditions left after a fire, preparing the land for other plants and animals to return, gradually restoring the forest's biodiversity and health.

Forest fires destroy all life in an area, and the ecosystem cannot recover without human intervention.

After a forest fire, the area remains barren and lifeless, as the conditions are too harsh for any new growth.

Forest fires permanently change the ecosystem to a state where only fire-resistant species can survive, reducing biodiversity.

Which of the following atmospheric composition is most likely to result in higher heat retention in the troposphere?

An atmosphere with high concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane.

An atmosphere with predominantly oxygen and nitrogen.

An atmosphere with high levels of tropospheric ozone.

An atmosphere with high levels of aerosols and particulate matter.

How do land surface conditions on Earth primarily influence heat retention in the troposphere?

By absorbing incoming solar radiation and re-radiating it as infrared radiation, warming the troposphere.

By reflecting incoming solar radiation back into space, reducing the amount of heat absorbed by the Earth's surface.

By emitting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, trapping heat and increasing temperatures in the troposphere.

By increasing cloud cover, which blocks incoming solar radiation and reduces the amount of heat reaching the Earth's surface.

Which of the following phenomena is caused by heat exchange between the ocean and atmosphere?

Growth of forests due to photosynthesis

Melting of polar ice caps due to greenhouse gas emissions

Migration patterns of birds across continents

Why does heat exchange between the ocean and atmosphere result in global weather phenomena?

The ocean provides heat to various regions across the globe, influencing atmospheric circulation patterns and weather systems on a global scale.

The ocean absorbs heat from the atmosphere, leading to localized weather patterns but minimal impact on a global scale.

Global weather phenomena primarily occur due to interactions between the atmosphere and landmasses, with minimal involvement of the ocean.

Ocean currents redistribute heat within the ocean but have negligible effects on atmospheric processes and weather patterns.

Which statement accurately describes the trade-offs for a specific energy resource?

Burning coal provides reliable energy, but it contributes significantly to air and water pollution.

Wind power is clean and sustainable and can easily meet the energy demands of modern society.

Solar energy is abundant and renewable, but it only works at night.

Hydropower is a reliable source of energy that does not disrupt ecosystems.

Which of the following human activities has the most significant negative impacts on air quality?

Burning fossil fuels for transportation and energy production

Planting trees in urban areas to improve air quality

Switching to renewable energy sources like solar and wind power

Burning wood in an outdoor fire pit

Which of the following statements best supports the argument regarding human activities and their influence on atmospheric composition?

Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Human activities, such as deforestation, have minimal impact on atmospheric composition

Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, only alter atmospheric composition locally, and have no impact on a global scale.

Human activities, such as using aerosol sprays and air conditioning, have been shown to add beneficial gases to the atmosphere.

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How was the solar system primarily formed?

By the collision of two galaxies.

Through the condensation of a giant cloud of gas and dust called a solar nebula.

By the gravitational collapse of a massive star.

Through the explosion of a supernova.

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Which of the following planets has an atmosphere of mostly hydrogen and helium?

Mercury

Venus

Jupiter

Mars

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Figure 1 is a cartoon model depicting the solar nebular theory. According to the solar nebula theory, which sequence of events best describes the formation of the solar system?

The collapse of a massive star followed by the condensation of gas and dust into planets.

The collision of two galaxies resulting in the formation of a central star orbited by planets.

The gravitational collapse of a rotating cloud of gas and dust, forming a flattened disk from which planets accrete.

The explosion of a supernova leading to the dispersal of gas and dust, followed by the formation of planets.

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Based on historical data, which region is most likely to experience frequent earthquakes?

Regions located along convergent plate boundaries, where tectonic plates collide, are most likely to experience frequent earthquakes.

Earthquake frequency is higher in regions near transform plate boundaries, where tectonic plates slide past each other.

Areas on divergent plate boundaries, where tectonic plates move away from each other, have a higher likelihood of experiencing frequent earthquakes.

The frequency of earthquakes is random and unrelated to tectonic activity.

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How does the rotation and revolution of the Earth contribute to the occurrence of day and night?

Rotation causes the Earth to orbit the Sun, creating daylight when the Sun is overhead and darkness when it is on the opposite side of the Earth.

Revolution causes the Earth to spin on its axis, resulting in the Sun appearing to rise in the east and set in the west, causing alternating periods of daylight and darkness.

Rotation causes the Earth to face towards the Sun, resulting in daylight, while revolution around the Sun causes nighttime when the Earth faces away from the Sun.

Revolution causes the Earth to tilt on its axis, causing different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight, resulting in the alternation of day and night.

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Earthquakes are represented by the gray dots. According to the map, which location would be the most likely place for the fault line to exist in North Carolina?

East of Raleigh

South of Raleigh

North of Charlotte

West of Charlotte

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A full moon occurs once every 29.5 days. If 15 days have passed since the last full moon, which of the following is most likely occurring?

Neap tide because there is a quarter moon

Neap tide because there is a new moon

Spring tide because there is a new moon

Spring tide because there is a full moon

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Earth Science 2024 Review

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How was the solar system primarily formed?

Which of the following planets has an atmosphere of mostly hydrogen and helium?

Figure 1 is a cartoon model depicting the solar nebular theory. According to the solar nebula theory, which sequence of events best describes the formation of the solar system?

Based on historical data, which region is most likely to experience frequent earthquakes?

How does the rotation and revolution of the Earth contribute to the occurrence of day and night?

Earthquakes are represented by the gray dots. According to the map, which location would be the most likely place for the fault line to exist in North Carolina?

A full moon occurs once every 29.5 days. If 15 days have passed since the last full moon, which of the following is most likely occurring?

How do plate tectonics primarily influence topography?

Earth’s orbit has an eccentricity of 0.017 while Mercury has an eccentricity of 0.21. Which of the following most accurately describes the planets’ orbital paths?

According to the model of nuclear fusion in the Sun, which process primarily produces energy within the Sun's core?

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