Earth Science

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

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

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What are the two most common greenhouse gases?

• Water Vapor (H₂O) and Methane (CH₄)

• Carbon Dioxide CO₂ and Methane (CH₄)

• Water Vapor (H₂O) and Carbon Dioxide CO₂

• Water Vapor (H₂O) and Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

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What type of rock is formed from cooled lava or magma?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Crystal

Consequences of climate change include:

• Stronger hurricanes

• Increased flooding

• Frequent droughts

• All of the above

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Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

• Sun

• Saturn

• Moon 

• Venus

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As the distance between 2 objects increases, what happens to gravitational force?

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

• i don't know

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A low pressure system will bring what type of weather into an area?

• clear skies

• fair weather

• clouds / precipitation

• lots of sunshine

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If we compare the temperature and pressure of Earth's mantle to the core, what differences can we expect as we move downward into Earth?

• Both temperature and pressure increase.

• Both temperature and pressure decrease.

• Temperature decreases and pressure increases.

• Temperature increases and pressure decreases.

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