Earth Science

Which BEST explains the importance of dissolved gases in the ocean?

• They help control pollution.

• They help provide oxygen for aquatic animals.

• They help maintain a constant water temperature.

• They help maintain constant levels of salinity.

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Why is water classified as a compound?

• Because it is an element, which consists of only one type of atom.

• Because it is a substance, which can easily be separated.

• Because it is a substance composed of two or more kinds of atoms bonded together.

• Because it is an unevenly mixed solution, or a heterogeneous mixture.

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Where is the majority of Earth's freshwater located?

• clouds

• Pacific Ocean

• polar ice caps

• rivers

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The population density of marine life is denser along the shorelines of the ocean than farther out in the deep waters of the ocean.  Which statement provides the BEST reason for this situation?

• Ocean currents prevent many smaller marine organisms from living in deep water.

• The shallow waters have fewer predators.

• Coastal waters are less polluted than the deeper waters of the ocean.

• There are more nutrients in shallow waters.

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

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Crystal

A scientist has a hypothesis that a large volcanic eruption caused a change in global temperature. Which information gained from ice cores is MOST useful in supporting the scientist's hypothesis?

• levels of dissolved oxygen

• identities of trace metals

• estimates of natural radioactivity

• amounts of atmospheric dust

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Which source of water pollution includes oil and gasoline discharge from automobiles and storm sewer discharge?

• agriculture

• sedimentation

• bacteria

• urban runoff

Which BEST describes a bio-indicator?

• a species that has a short life span

• a species that depends on specific conditions to survive

• a species that can adapt to a variety of conditions

• a species that has been introduced to an ecosystem

Which is most likely a major concern associated with burning fossil fuels?

• Burning fossil fuels can pollute the oceans.

• Burning fossil fuels can remove harmful chemicals from precipitation.

• Burning fossil fuels can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• Burning fossil fuels can produce smog, which can cause respiratory illnesses.

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How would a large increase in the salinity of an estuary most likely affect the ecosystem of the estuary?

• All organisms would die.

• All organisms would continue to live as they now do.

• The number of salt-tolerant organisms would increase, and the number of salt-intolerant organisms would decrease.

• The number of salt-intolerant organisms would increase, and the number of salt-tolerant organisms would decrease.

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