Midterm Review Earth Science

The Earth’s atmosphere is up to 10,000 km high. The troposphere extends from-

• The Earth’s surface up to 6-20 km high.

• The Earth’s surface up to 85 km high.

• The Earth’s surface up to 10,000 km high.

• The Earth’s surface up to 690 km high.

What happens to the density (thickness)/air pressure of the air as you increase in altitude?

• Density stays the same

• Density disappears

• Density increases

• Density decreases

What best supports the concept of the Big Bang Theory?

• The planets vary in chemical composition

• The planets can spin on their axes

• The universe is composed of galaxies of different shapes and sizes

• The galaxies are exhibiting a red shift.

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Which of the following is true about the Big Bang Theory? (Choose 3)

• It states that the universe used to be much hotter and smaller

• It is the scientific explanation of how life began on Earth and evolved over time.

• It states that the universe expanded from a single point and is still expanding today.

• It is the scientific explanation for the origin of the universe.

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The solar system consists of many types of celestial bodies. Earth is the third planet from the sun and is located between the sun and the asteroid belt. Choose two (2) of the additional characteristics that describe Earth.

• Its proximity does not allow for life

• It has one natural satellite, the moon

• It contains water in three different forms such as a solid (ice), a liquid, and a gas (water vapor)

• It is classified as a gas giant.

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Which diagram correctly shows the orbits of Earth (E), the Moon (M), and the Sun (S)?

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When Earth is closest to the sun, which season is occurring in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Spring

• Winter

• Summer

• Autumn

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Our Sun is classified as a yellow dwarf. What will be the next stage of our sun’s life cycle?

• Red Supergiant

• Red giant

• Black Hole

• White Dwarf

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Surface currents in the ocean that form as a result of prevailing winds represent the transfer of energy from

• a. Hydrosphere to Lithosphere

• b. Stratosphere to troposphere

• c. Atmosphere to hydrosphere

• d. Lithosphere to atmosphere

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According to the H-R Diagram, which are the brightest stars? (choose 2)

• Main Sequence

• Red Giants

• White Dwarf

• Supergiants