STAAR Review Earth and Space

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• It increases the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.

• It reduces the absorption of carbon dioxide, increasing greenhouse gases.

• It decreases the Earth's temperature.

• It enhances the growth of plant species.

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Which natural event can lead to a temporary cooling of the Earth's climate?

• Deforestation

• Volcanic eruptions

• Urbanization

• Greenhouse gas emissions

What is the primary driver of global atmospheric movement?

• Ocean currents

• The Sun's energy

• Human activities

• Volcanic eruptions

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Which of the following is a result of the interaction between ocean currents and air masses?

• Tornadoes

• Tropical cyclones

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

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How does energy from the Sun influence weather patterns?

• It causes the Earth to rotate faster.

• It heats the Earth's surface, causing air movement.

• It increases the Earth's gravitational pull.

• It decreases atmospheric pressure.

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What is a significant consequence of urbanization on climate?

• Increased biodiversity

• Decreased air pollution

• Increased heat absorption and retention

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

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Which event can cause abrupt changes in ocean currents?

• Meteor impacts

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Greenhouse gas emissions

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What is the effect of global atmospheric movement on local weather?

• It stabilizes local temperatures.

• It causes variations in weather patterns.

• It eliminates weather changes.

• It reduces wind speeds.

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Which of the following best describes a typhoon?

• A type of earthquake

• A tropical cyclone in the Western Pacific

• A large ocean wave

• A type of volcanic eruption

How does the hydrosphere interact with the atmosphere to influence climate?

• By reflecting sunlight back into space

• By absorbing and storing solar energy

• By increasing the Earth's gravitational pull

• By decreasing atmospheric pressure

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