WorksheetsEES Benchmark 2 Quiz Part 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A species of corn is preferred to eat but requires more water and land to grow. What effect will growing this type of crop have on freshwater availability>
It will cause the water table to fall in the areas where the corn is grown, decreasing the amount of freshwater.
It will cause the water table to rise in the areas where the corn is grown, increasing the amount of freshwater.
It will cause the water table to fall in the areas where the corn is grown, increasing the amount of freshwater.
It will cause the water table to rise in the areas where the corn is grown, decreasing the amount of freshwater.
Which result is most llikely to occur after excessive withdrawal of groundwater in coastal areas?
increased reliance on irrigation because of soil conditions
dilution of brackish water in estuarine ecosystems
reduced efficiency of local desalination facilities
intrusion of salt water into the water table
the table compares a family's annual water use to an average household and a water-wise household. Which of these changes would help the Family to become a more water-wise household?
replace their toilet
install different faucets
get a new clothes washer
take baths instead of showers
Temperature increases as altitude increases in both the atmosphere and the thermosphere. What is the difference between these two layers?
The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of aurora borealis and in the thermosphere because of the jet stream
The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of the jet stream and in the thermosphere because of aurora borealis
The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of direct exposure to the sun and in the thermosphere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation
The temperature increases in the stratosphere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation and in the thermosphere because of direct exposure to the sun
The stratosphere contains ozone (O3) which interacts with the ultraviolet radiation that reaches Earth from the Sun. How does the action of ozone in the stratosphere affect Earth?
Ozone is essentail for living organisms to breathe
ozone maintains the magnetic field around Earth
ozone stores heat to be transferred to the surface of the Earth
ozone removes electromagnetic radiation that is harmgul to living things
Which is the most abundant grennhouse gas in the lower atmosphere?
ozone
methane
water vapor
carbon dioxide
What would most likely result if more farms were deveoped along river basins in North Carolina?
an increase in water pollution
an increase in average rainfall
an increase in non-native species
an increase in severe weather events
The construction of beach houses and other structures involves bulldozing local North Carolina beaches. How does this construction affect water quality of nearby estuaries and tidal environments?
water quality decreases because of increased water pollutants from runoff and sediment.
water quality decreases because of decreased water pollutants from runoff and sediment.
water quality increases because of decreased water pollutants from runoff and sediment.
water quality increases because of increased water pollutants from runoff and sediment.
what is a possible consequence of the destruction of a marsh?
decreased flooding
decreased filtering of water
increased types of plant life
increased habitat for organisms
A world map with lines of latitude and longitude is hown.
At which location would a tropical air mass MOST likely form?
20o N, 120o W
40o N, 70o W
60o S, 30o E
80o S, 10o E
A stationary air mass over the Gulf of Mexico would typically be
warm and dry
warm and humid
cool and dry
cool and humid
What MOST likely happens whe a cold air mass comes into contact with a warm, moist air mass?
The sky becomes clear
Rain or snow begins to fall
Cold air is pushed to high altitudes
warm air is pushed to ground level
Tornadoes can occur throughout the United States. One area where most of the tornadoes occur is known as tornado alley.
Which environmental factors MOST likely impact the formation of tornadoes in this area?
high-pressure systems colliding with other high-pressure systems
cold dry air and warm dry air moving toward each other
low evaporation rates and windy conditions
cool dry air colliding with warm moist air
Which statement BEST explains why the force of a hurricaine diminishes as the hurricane moves over land?
A high-pressure area develops
The sea level rises on the coast
The winds start to spin clockwise
The supply of warm, moist air decreases
The table below shows lowest air pressure recorded for four hurricanes.
Which hurricane had the highest wind speed?
Rita
Katrina
Hugo
Karl
