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WorksheetsBiosphere and Diversity Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Some constellations are more prominent to the night sky of North Carolina in winter, While other constellations are more prominent in the night sky in summer.
Because of the change in the barycenter of Earth
Because of stars revolving around Earth
Because of Earth revolving around the sun
Because of Earth's rotation on its axis
what is most likley to occur when the sun,moon,and earth are aligned in a Relativley straight line?
A decrease in global wind patterns
An increase in temperature near the equater
By the radition of electromagnetic waves through particals in space
A larger-than-normal height difference between low tide and high tide
How does the energy produced by the sun travel to Earth?
By the process of conduction of heat between the sun and Earth
By the magnetic fields between the sun and Earth
By the convection of heat through particles in space
By the radiation of electromagnetic waves through space
which Best describes how energy from sun helps to maintain life on earth?
It Prevents the destruction of the magnetic field around Earth that protects all life forms
It is adsorbed by Earth's mantle, which drives plate tectonics to form new land masses for organisms to live
It heats Earth's atmosphere and surface, which helps stabiliza tempratures on Earth and creates environments more favorable for life exist.
it forms the ocean's water and the oxygen in the atmosphere that organisms need for life functions
Which of these statements best explains the shape of Earth?
Because of its revolution about its axis,Earth has a greater circumference around the equator than around the prime Meridian
Because of its rotation about its axis, Earth has a greater circumference around the equator than around the Prime Meridian
Because of its revolution around the sun , Earth has a greater circumference around the Prime Meridian than around the equator
Because of its rotation about its axis, Earth has a greater circumference around the Prime Meridian than around the equator
which geographic features form as a result continental-continental convergent plates
rift valley
Volcanic islands
oceanic trenches
mountain ranges
Where are most volcanoes located?
At convergent boundaries,divergent boundaries,and hot spots
At convergent boundaries,divergent boundaries,and hot spots
At divergent boundaries,convergent boundaries,and transform boundaries
At divergent boundaries,transform boundaries,and hot spots
What type of soil does a farmer have if the soil contains 40% sand, 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay?
Silty loam
Sandy loam
Clay
Loam
what is an effect of deforestation
decrease in biodiversity
decrease in rainwater runoff
decrease in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
decrease in the amount of water on earth
What would be most effective in minimizing the potential damage caused by an earthquake?
increasing the amount of concrete during road building
requiring the recycling of metal and wood products
installing sirens in areas prone to earthquakes
building structures that withstand ground vibrations
Bedrock that is closer to oceanic ridges is younger in age than bedrock that is farther away.What can best be concluded from this information?
The movement of continental plates is caused by volcanic eruptions
The shape of Earth's lithosphere is continually changing
The rocks on the ocean floor are producing tectonic plates that are converging
The oceans are becoming deeper and warmer as more rocks are produced
Which is one way poor use of fertilizers in agriculture can affect the environment?
It can cause pollution of water in lakes and rivers
It can cause an increase in greenhouse gases
It can reduce that amount of sediment in the local waterwyas
It can increase the ability of many species to find suitable habitats
Nuclear power and drilling oil can both negatively affect ecosystems . Which negative impact can only be caused by nuclear power?
Water Contamination
Spread of invasive vegetation
Air Pollution
Exposure to uranium
How are surface mining and peat harvesting similar in the way they affect an ecosystem
Both release carbon dioxide, decreasing global temperatures
Both increase air pollution, causing acid rain
Both remove vegetation in the area,destroying habitats
Both flood the area with water , decreasing soil erosion.
In the hydrologic cycle, which process contributes to a decrease in groundwater levels?
Evaporation
Infiltration
Condensation
Precipitation
Which is one way surface water may become groundwater?
Condensation
Infiltration
Evaporation
Runoff
Which will cause an increase in runoff and infiltration in an area?
Excessive Rain
A drought
Contouring farmland
digging wells
What is a possible consequence of the destruction of a marsh
Decrease flooding
In creased types of plant life
Decrease filtering of water
Increased habitat for organisms
Which has that greatest influence on wind speed ?
Differences in the density of adjacent air masses
Differences in ozone level in the stratosphere
Differences in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations
Differences in atmospheric nitrogen concentrations
Which is most often a result of a warm air mass moving over a cooler air mass
a decrease in cloud over
an increase in precipitation
an increase in air pressure
a decrease in wind speed
