Earth Systems Quiz

Select 2 Earth systems below that match this statement: Water erodes the land bringing nutrients to lakes.

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

Select 2 Earth systems below that match this statement: Water availability impacts plant growth and animals who depend on plants for food.

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

When did major landslides occur in Big Sur?

• 1995, 2001, 2010

• 1998, 2000, 2017

• 2005, 2012, 2018

• 1990, 2003, 2015

What can happen to roads during a landslide?

• Roads become longer

• Roads can fall into the ocean

• Roads become wider

• Roads become smoother

Why can't people drive through areas affected by landslides?

• The roads are too smooth

• The roads are too narrow

• Soil and rocks are removed

• The roads are too steep

What can cause slopes to become unstable?

• When layers of rock are connected

• When water fills the cracks between rocks

• When the sun shines brightly

• When the wind blows gently

Which statement best explains the hiker’s observations?

• Gravity pulled the rock downward only when the rock bounced over objects on the slope.

• Gravity pulled the rock straight down the entire time, which caused the rock to move downward.

• Gravity pulled the rock at an angle along the ground some of the time to cause the rock to move on the slope.

• Gravity pulled the rock in different directions at certain times, which caused the rock to move downward without getting stuck in the grass.

What is El Niño?

• A type of storm that occurs every year.

• A weather event where the Pacific Ocean gets cooler.

• A weather event where the Pacific Ocean gets warmer.

• A type of cloud formation.

What is the main cause of increased moisture in the atmosphere during El Niño?

• Cooler ocean waters

• Warmer ocean waters

• Increased wind speed

• Decreased sunlight

What happens to clouds during El Niño when they encounter mountains?

• They disappear.

• They are forced higher and produce rain.

• They remain at the same height.

• They move back to the ocean.