Hydrosphere and Atmosphere Review

Which of the following best describes the tilt of the earth when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?

• The southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun

• The northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun

• The earth is tilted away from the sun

• The earth is in a neutral position with respect to the sun

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What causes tides?

• The pull of gravity from the moon & sun

• The rotation of the Earth

• The wind patterns in the atmosphere

• The distance from the Earth to the stars

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How do human activities impact the atmosphere?

• Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, increase greenhouse gas emissions, leading to climate change.

• Human activities have no significant effect on the atmosphere.

• Human activities only affect the atmosphere during the summer months.

• Human activities help to purify the atmosphere by reducing pollutants.

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As altitude goes up, air pressure goes __________.

• Goes Up

• Stays the Same

• Goes Down

• Increases Rapidly

How is the term 'reservoir' used to describe water in Earth systems?

• A place where water is found

• A type of water treatment facility

• A method of measuring rainfall

• A natural disaster related to water

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What is the relationship between air pressure and weather?

• Changes in air pressure can indicate changes in weather, with low pressure often leading to storms.

• High air pressure always results in sunny weather.

• Air pressure has no effect on weather patterns.

• Low air pressure is always associated with clear skies.

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What is the water cycle?

• The process of water evaporating and then falling as rain.

• The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

• The method by which plants absorb water from the soil.

• The cycle of water being stored in glaciers and ice caps.

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What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

• Oceans absorb and store heat, influencing global climate and weather patterns.

• Oceans primarily serve as a habitat for marine life, with little impact on climate.

• Oceans are responsible for producing most of the Earth's oxygen through photosynthesis.

• Oceans act as barriers to prevent weather changes from affecting land areas.

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Uneven heating of Earth's surface by the sun causes which of these?

• ocean currents

• wind patterns

• earthquakes

• volcanic eruptions

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What are the main components of the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, and Trace Gases

• Hydrogen, Helium, Neon, and Methane

• Ozone, Sulfur Dioxide, Ammonia, and Water Vapor

• Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, and Ethanol