Earth and Space Science Final Review

Our earliest atmosphere was similar to the atmospheres of the gas giant planets in our solar system. Which gases were found in the earliest Earth Atmosphere?

• Nitrogen and Hydrogen

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Helium and Oxygen

• Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide

Where did the gases MOSTLY come from in our 2nd version of the atmosphere?

• Volcanic Outgassing

• Outer space

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

How did the seas and oceans form?

• Photosynthesis

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Water Vapour condensing

Which of the following helped to reduce the levels of Carbon Dioxide? (Tick 2 boxes)

• Photosynthesis

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Dissolved into the oceans

• Respiration

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What were the first photosynthetic organisms responsible for mass producing oxygen into the atmosphere during Earth's second Atmosphere?

• Cyanobacteria

• Pine Trees

• Moss

• Grasses

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The phenomenon that deflects wind in a direction consistent with the Earth’s rotation is known as:

• Coriolis Effect

• Windward/ Leeward principle

• Spirality

• Surface Albedo

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Which surface found on Earth would have the highest surface albedo (reflectivity)?

• Asphalt on the Road

• Fresh snow

• Ocean Water

• Grass

The Earth's tilt is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:

• The seasonal changes north and south of the equator

• The poles experiencing multiple days of day and multiple days of night repeatedly

• The area around the equator experiencing the most consistent light and heat year round.

• The snow formations at the poles

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The high and low tides can be experienced due to the gravitational effects of the:

• Sun

• Sun and Moon

• Continents

• Magnetic Field

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This is an example of -

• convergent
• divergent
• transform

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