Unit 5 Assessment Review

What is a concern about genetically modified fish?

• They are more nutritious

• They can escape and disrupt ecosystems

• They are less expensive to produce

• They grow slower than wild fish

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How thick and dense is the continental crust?

• Thick and less dense

• Thin and more dense

• Thick and more dense

• Thin and less dense

What is the lithosphere divided into?

• Plates

• Layers

• Zones

• Regions

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What is the purpose of GPS (Global Positioning System)?

• To predict weather patterns

• To provide location and time information

• To measure air quality

• To track animal migration

What do topographic maps show?

• Political boundaries

• Elevation and landforms

• Weather patterns

• Population density

Why does the Earth not heat evenly?

• Because of its rotation

• Because of its shape

• Because of its atmosphere

• Because of its distance from the Sun

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What drives water toward the poles?

• Ocean currents and wind

• Earth's gravity

• Solar panels

• Tides

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What is the role of density currents in the ocean?

• They create solar energy

• They mix ocean waters

• They cause earthquakes

• They form mountains

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What is the effect of uneven solar heating on the Earth?

• It causes solar eclipses

• It powers the water cycle, wind systems, and ocean currents

• It creates deserts

• It stops ocean currents

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What is a geochemical cycle?

• A geochemical cycle is the movement and recycling of elements and compounds through Earth's systems.
• A geochemical cycle is the study of animal migration patterns.
• A geochemical cycle refers to the movement of water in the atmosphere.
• A geochemical cycle is the process of photosynthesis in plants.

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