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WorksheetsEOWCH2QUIZ
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The uppermost layer of the earth is called the _____
mantle
crust
core
continents
The theory of ____ explains how continents were formed.
evolution
plate tectonics.
hydrosphere
earthquakes
Which of the following does NOT contribute to erosion?
rivers and streams
windstorms
glaciers
chemical spills
The part of the water cycle in which the sun's heat turns liquid water into water vapor is _____
humidity
evaporation
precipitation
condensation
What is often located on the leeward side of coastal mountains?
a heat island
thick forests
deserts
moist, foggy air
Which of the following is a feature of a high latitude climate zone?
long, cold winters
short, warm winters
long, cool summers
hot, humid summers
What is a cause of acid rain?
trapped heat in Earth's atmosphere
the practice of crop rotation
greenhouse gas buildup
chemicals in air pollution
Only about ___ percent of the Earth's water is freshwater.
30
33
3
70
Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem?
a manufacturing process
a rain forest
a large city
an environmental group
What do scientists think might be true of urban climates?
They have higher temperatures than rural climates.
They have lower temperatures than rural climates.
People tend to get sick more often.
People are healthier in urban climates.
