Science QA#3 Review

The highest point of a wave is called the (a)   .

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Crest

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Match the following terms with their correct definitions related to waves.

• The lowest point of a wave.

• Amplitude

• The height of the wave from the rest position.

• Crest

• The highest point of a wave.

• Wavelength

• The distance between two consecutive crests of a wave.

• Trough

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Which answer choice identifies the correct Earth's sphere based on the facts listed in the table?

• A. Biosphere Geosphere Atmosphere Hydrosphere

• B. Atmosphere Geosphere Hydrosphere Biosphere

• C. Atmosphere Hydrosphere Geosphere Biosphere

• D. Geosphere Biosphere Hydrosphere Atmosphere

Match the following groups with their descriptions:

• Solid land of Earth's crust. Rocks and soil.

• B. Geosphere

• All the liquid, solid, and frozen water. Oceans and rivers.

• D. Biosphere

• All the living things and their needs. Animals and plants.

• A. Atmosphere

• Gases that surround Earth. Water vapor.

• C. Hydrosphere

Energy is transferred in this system by (a)  

• Energy is transferred in a longitud

• Energy is transferred in a transver

• Energy is transferred in a longitud

• Energy is transferred in a transver

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In a transverse wave, energy is transferred by causing the particles to move in an _______ pattern.

• A) forward and backward

• B) up and down

• C) circular

• D) diagonal

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Which statement is true about Earth's position relative to the sun?

• A. December solstice: Northern Hemisphere gets fewer daylight hours.

• B. June solstice: Northern Hemisphere gets fewer daylight hours.

• C. September equinox: Southern Hemisphere gets more daylight hours.

• D. March equinox: Both Hemispheres get equal daylight and nighttime hours.

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Maya observes the Earth model with the Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the Sun. This is the (a)   .

• A. June solstice

• B. December solstice

• C. March equinox

• D. September equinox

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Which of Earth's spheres are mainly involved in soil formation?

• F. Hydrosphere and Atmosphere

• G. Geosphere and Biosphere

• H. Biosphere and Hydrosphere

• J. Atmosphere and Geosphere

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Rocks breaking down and decaying organisms lead to ________.

• Soil erosion

• Soil formation

• Rock formation

• Water cycle

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