Earth Science Review

Which process must occur for clouds to form?

• erosion

• conduction

• condensation

• precipitation

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The United States Weather Bureau issued hurricane warnings before Hurricane Betsy moved over land areas. What are two actions that the United States Weather Bureau most likely advised coastal residents to take in order to prepare for Hurricane Betsy.

• Evacuate

• Secure boats that are docked

• Open your windows

• Go to lower elevation

• Put on your bathing suit

Limestone is a sedimentary rock and marble is a metamorphic rock. Even though limestone and marble have the same chemical makeup, they are classified as different rocks because they

• were formed from different fossils

• took different amounts of time to form

• formed at different times

• were formed by different methods

All rocks are composed of ____________________.

• fossils

• cells

• metals

• minerals

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Which two processes could result in the formation of high mountains with well-rounded peaks?

• volcanic eruptions and global warming

• earthquakes and tidal activity

• collision of crustal plates and erosion

• production of greenhouse gases and weathering

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Moving water in a river is considered a renewable resource because it

• (a) carries dissolved oxygen.

• (b) easily erodes sediments.

• (c) is made of natural gas.

• (d) can be recycled by nature over time.

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How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 1 year

What is the main reason it is warmer at the equator than the poles?

• the equator is closer to the sun

• the equator gets more days of sunshine

• the equator has longer days

• the equator gets more direct solar radiation

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Why is it generally warmer near the equator than it is near the poles?

• the equator receives more direct sunlight

• the poles receive more direct sunlight

• the equator is closer to the sun

• the poles are closer to the sun

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The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is...

• using bottled water

• burning fossil fuels

• texting on cellphones

• eating meat