What is a feedback loop in Earth's systems?

A continuous cycle of cause and effect

A one-time event causing change

A stable condition with no change

A random event with unpredictable outcomes

Name the Earth system that corresponds to the description. Use the correct -sphere name for each of Earth's systems. Example: ICE _______Cryosphere__________ WATER: _______ LAND/ROCK: _______

WATER: Hydrosphere, LAND/ROCK: Geosphere or Lithosphere

WATER: Atmosphere, LAND/ROCK: Biosphere

WATER: Lithosphere, LAND/ROCK: Hydrosphere

WATER: Biosphere, LAND/ROCK: Atmosphere

Thermal convection is:

the transfer of heat by the movement of fluids

the transfer of heat through direct contact

the transfer of heat by electromagnetic waves

the process of heat loss through evaporation

What influences human activity?

Availability of natural resources

What is sustainability?

Using resources at a rate that can be maintained indefinitely

Using all available resources for human benefit

Ignoring the environmental impact of human activities

Focusing only on economic growth

What is the impact of human activities on natural systems?

They can cause pollution and habitat destruction.

They always improve natural systems.

They have no effect on natural systems.

Which lists three renewable resources.

Solar energy, wind energy, water

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat.

Which lists three natural hazards?

Deforestation, Urbanization, Mining

Internet outage, Power failure, Software bug

The greenhouse effect is:

The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere

The process of plants making food using sunlight

The movement of tectonic plates

The cycle of water evaporating and condensing

A fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals

A type of renewable energy source

A type of modern synthetic material

What does "conservation of environmental resources" mean?

Focusing only on economic growth

A feedback mechanism is:

a process that uses the conditions of one component to regulate the function of the other

What is an endangered species?

A species that is at risk of extinction

A species that is harmful to the environment

The introduction of harmful substances into the environment

The removal of harmful substances from the environment

The natural occurrence of substances in the environment

What is climate change?

A long-term change in global or regional climate patterns

A short-term change in weather patterns

What is an ecosystem?

A community of living organisms and their environment

Put these star types in order from smallest to biggest size. Star types: Red Giant, White Dwarf and Main-sequence 1 is the smallest; 3 is the largest

1. White Dwarf 2. Main-sequence 3. Red Giant

1. Red Giant 2. Main-sequence 3. White Dwarf

1. Main-sequence 2. White Dwarf 3. Red Giant

1. Main-sequence 2. Red Giant 3. White Dwarf

Life could not exist without exploding stars because:

They create and distribute many of the elements found in the Periodic Table that are essential for life.

They provide the energy needed for photosynthesis.

They are responsible for the formation of planets.

They control the temperature of the universe.

Which of the following is an example of how Earth's climate may influence life on Earth, and how life on Earth may influence Earth's climate?

Earth's climate affects plant growth; plants absorb carbon dioxide and influence the climate.

Earth's gravity affects tides; tides influence the moon's orbit.

Earth's rotation causes day and night; animals sleep at night.

Earth's core generates heat; volcanoes erupt.

A natural feature of Earth's surface

Meteorites provide information about Earth's formation because they:

Are remnants from the early solar system

49. Gravity and inertia work together to keep a planet in orbit around the sun by:

Pulling the planet toward the sun and keeping it moving forward

Pushing the planet away from the sun and stopping its motion

Only pulling the planet toward the sun

Only keeping the planet moving forward

Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation states that the force between two objects depends on which of the following factors?

The distance between the objects and the objects’ masses.

The distance between the objects ONLY.

The albedo of ice is:

higher than the albedo of water

unrelated to the albedo of water

Earth's Energy Balance refers to the balance between which of the following?

Incoming radiation energy and outgoing radiation energy

Solar energy and geothermal energy

Chemical energy and nuclear energy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The primary energy source for the Sun is:

Nuclear fission

Nuclear fusion

Radioactive decay

Chemical combustion

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Big Bang theory explains:

the origin of the universe

the structure of atoms

the formation of mountains

the evolution of species

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which element is fused by main-sequence stars to form helium? (Our Sun is a main-sequence star)

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Carbon

Nitrogen

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the elliptical motion pattern of orbiting objects in the solar system?

Magnetism

Gravity

Wind

Solar Energy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is plate tectonics?

Study of Earth's atmosphere

Study of Earth's oceans

Theory explaining Earth's crust structure

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How old do scientists estimate the Earth to be?

4.5 million years

4.5 billion years

6,000 years

1 million years

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Scientists estimated the age of the Earth by:

Using radiometric dating methods

Observing weather patterns

Measuring ocean currents

Counting animal populations

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Earth Sci Final Exam

60 questions

The primary energy source for the Sun is:

The Big Bang theory explains:

Which element is fused by main-sequence stars to form helium? (Our Sun is a main-sequence star)

What causes the elliptical motion pattern of orbiting objects in the solar system?

What is plate tectonics?

How old do scientists estimate the Earth to be?

Scientists estimated the age of the Earth by:

What drives the cycling of matter between Earth's surface and deep mantle?

What is a feedback loop in Earth's systems?

Name the Earth system that corresponds to the description. Use the correct -sphere name for each of Earth's systems. Example: ICE _Cryosphere

WATER: _
LAND/ROCK: _____

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Earth Sci Final Exam

60 questions

The primary energy source for the Sun is:

The Big Bang theory explains:

Which element is fused by main-sequence stars to form helium? (Our Sun is a main-sequence star)

What causes the elliptical motion pattern of orbiting objects in the solar system?

What is plate tectonics?

How old do scientists estimate the Earth to be?

Scientists estimated the age of the Earth by:

What drives the cycling of matter between Earth's surface and deep mantle?

What is a feedback loop in Earth's systems?

Name the Earth system that corresponds to the description. Use the correct -sphere name for each of Earth's systems. Example: ICE _______Cryosphere__________WATER: _______LAND/ROCK: _______

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Name the Earth system that corresponds to the description. Use the correct -sphere name for each of Earth's systems. Example: ICE _Cryosphere

WATER: _
LAND/ROCK: _____