Hydrosphere Atmosphere

According to the graph, which fossil fuel has shown the most significant increase in carbon emissions since 1850?

• Petroleum

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• All of the above

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According to the graphs, in which year did carbon emissions first raise the global heat content of the oceans above the 1971-2000 average?

• 1962

• 1980

• 1987

• 2000

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Which statement BEST explains the trend in atmospheric temperature between 1950 and 2000?

• The Sun’s radiation output decreased during this time.

• Human activity resulted in an increase in the atmosphere’s ability to retain radiation.

• Urban sprawl and deforestation increased the amount of solar energy reflected back into space.

• Coal burning increased the amount of air pollution, which led to a decrease in the

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water in the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

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The type of weather associated with a warm front is ______.

• Cyclonic precipitation

• Warm and moist conditions

• Cold and dry air

• Thunderstorms

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In the water cycle, what process involves water moving from the surface to the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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Ocean currents affect weather patterns by distributing heat across the planet.

• They regulate climate by transferring heat across regions.

• They only affect marine ecosystems.

• They directly cause earthquakes.

• They have no impact on global weather.

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Which BEST explains the cause of a sea breeze?

• The equal heating of land and water causes the movement of air through convection.

• The equal heating of land and water causes the movement of air through conduction.

• The unequal heating of land and water causes the movement of air through conduction.

• The unequal heating of land and water causes the movement of air through convection.

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Which statement best explains how a cyclonic storm begins?

• A. Hot, dry air near the surface rises and releases energy higher in the atmosphere.

• B. Hot, dry air near the surface rises and absorbs energy from higher in the atmosphere.

• C. Hot, moist air near the surface rises and releases energy higher in the atmosphere.

• D. Hot, moist air near the surface rises and absorbs energy from higher in the atmosphere.

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Every 3 to 7 years, the trade winds in South America become reduced and calm for many weeks. What causes this to occur?

• A. prevailing westerlies

• B. tropical storms

• C. the jet stream

• D. El Niño

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