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WorksheetsExam Review Week #4
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Some constellations are more prominent in the night sky of North Carolina in winter, while other constellations are more prominent in the night sky in the summer. Which best explains why this occurs?
because of the change in the barycenter of Earth
because of Earth revolving around the sun
because of stars revolving around Earth
because of the Earth's rotation of its axis
What is most likely to occur when the sun, moon and Earth are aligned in a relatively straight line?
a decrease in global wind patterns
an increase in temperature near the equator
more earthquakes near the equator and fewer at the poles
a larger-than-normal height difference between low and high tide
How does the energy produced by the sun travel to Earth?
by magnetic fields between the sun and Earth
by the convection of heat through particles in space
by the radiation of electromagnetic waves through space
by the process of conduction of heat between the sun and Earth
Which best decribes how energy from the sun helps to maintain life on Earth?
It heats Earth's atmosphere and surface, which helps stabilize temperatures on Earth and creates environments more favorable for life to exist.
It forms the ocean's water and the oxygen in the atmosphere that organisms need for life functions.
It prevents the destruction of the magnetic fields around Earth that protects all life forms.
It is absorbed by Earth's mantle, which drives plate tectonics to from new land masses for organisms to live.
Which of these statements best explains the shape of the Earth?
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 equator than 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.
Because of its revolution around the sun, Earth has a greater circumference around the Prime Meridian than around the equator.
Which geographic features form as a result of continental-continental convergent plates?
Rift Valleys
Volcanic Islands
Oceanic Trenches
Mountain Ranges
Where are most volcanoes located?
at divergent boundaries, transform boundaries, and hot spots
at convergent boundaries, divergent boundaries, and hot spots
at convergent boundaries, hot spots, and transform boundaries
at divergent boundaries, convergent boundaries, and transform boundaries
What would be most effective in minimizing the potential damage by an earthquake?
installing sirens in areas prone to earthquakes
building structures that withstand ground vibrations
increasing the amount of concrete during road building
requiring the recycling of metal and wood products
Bedrock that is closer to oceanic ridges in younger in age than bedrock that is farther away. Which can be best concluded this information?
The shape of Earth's lithosphere is continually changing
The movement of continental plates caused by volcanic eruptions
The oceans are becoming deeper and warmer as more rocks are produced
The rocks on the ocean floor are producing tectonic plates that are converging
Which is one way poor use of fertilizers in agriculture can affect the environment?
It can increase the ability of many species to find suitable habitats.
It can cause pollution of water in lakes and rivers.
It can cause an increase in greenhouse gases.
It can reduce the amount of sediment in local waterways.
