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WorksheetsEES Sem 2 Revision Quiz
Total questions: 111
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
Two plates come together or collide at what boundary?
Convergent
Divergent
Transform
Two plates spread or move apart at what boundary?
Convergent
Divergent
Transform
Two plates slide past each other at what boundary?
Covergent
Divergent
Transform
What two crustal features occur near every subduction zone?
Volcanoes and Trenches
Rift Valleys and Mid Ocean Ridges
Volcanoes and Rift Valleys
Mid Ocean Ridges and Trenches
A divergent boundary in the ocean creates what feature?
Mid Ocean Ridge
Rift Valley
Deep Ocean Trench
Subduction Zone
The process that occurs at a divergent oceanic boundary that creates new crust (sea floor) is called?
Subduction
Seafloor Spreading
Continental Drift
Volcanism
What is the only event associated with ALL plate boundaries?
Volcanoes
Earthquakes
Subduction
Deep Trenches
These are NOT plate boundary features. They are areas where hot mantle plumes push up through the lithospheric plates to create volcanic islands such as Hawaii.
Hotspots
Convergent Boundary
Divergent Boundary
Transform Boundary
What happens to tsunamis as they move toward shore?
They die out
They increase in height
They decrease in height
What is the only event associated with ALL plate boundaries?
Volcanoes
Earthquakes
Subduction
Deep Trenches
What kind of plate boundary is shown in this picture?
plates sliding past each other.
a divergent boundary.
a convergent boundary.
a transform boundary.
Which of these boundaries can form Volcanoes? (choose all that apply)
Oceanic to Oceanic Convergence
Oceanic to Continental Convergence
Continental to Continental Convergence
Transform Boundaries
What factor primarily determines the explosivity of a volcanic eruption?
Magma temperature
Magma viscosity
Magma composition
Plate movement speed
How do lahars differ from pyroclastic flows?
Lahars contain mostly ash and gas
Pyroclastic flows move faster than lahars.
Lahars are triggered by rainfall or seismic activity.
Pyroclastic flows are composed of lava and hot gases.
What factor primarily determines the viscosity of lava?
Temperature
Pressure
Composition
Eruption rate
What is the only event associated with ALL plate boundaries?
Volcanoes
Earthquakes
Subduction
Deep Trenches
Hurricanes can also be called________ or __________
Twisters
Tornadoes
Tropical Cyclones
Typhoons
ENSO stands for
La Niña Southern Oscillation
Pacific Decadal Oscillation
Enigmatic Southern Oscillation
El Niño Southern Oscillation
What phases are part of ENSO?
Neutral phase
El Niño
Negative phase
La Niña
What ocean does ENSO occur in?
Atlantic
Pacific
Southern
Arctic
What has the highest albedo?
the oceans
Ice in the Arctic or Antarctic
the ground
roads
_______is a measure of the reflective characteristics of the Earth's surface.
Albedo Effect
Greenhouse Effect
Climate Effect
Which of these are true about the difference between weather and climate
weather is long term
weather is short term
climate is short term
Which of the following are natural cause of climate change?
Changes in solar output.
Increasing use of transport such are cars, ships and planes.
Increasing energy consumption from fossil fuels.
Volcanic activity.
Some argue that climate change is a natural process as the climate has fluctuated throughout the quaternary period. But what are the natural factors that have led to changes in our climate in the past?
Increased use of fossil fuels.
More cows.
Orbital changes.
Volcanic activity
Changes in solar output.
Why do tsunami waves get so big?
Seismic energy is released in the water
The further the waves go from the epicentre, the bigger they get
As the waves get closer to shore, friction lowers the speed but raises the height
What does vulnerability mean?
How good a place is
How something id effected by an event
How susceptible to harm a person or a place is
Which of these is a long term response
Identification of bodies
Medical care
Temporary shelter
Tsunami warning systems set up
As the waves travel through shallow water toward the land they get
bigger
smaller
stay the same
Which statement is accurate regarding tsunamis in the open ocean?
The wave is very high, compared to the surrounding water.
The water is lifted, but barely noticeable in deep water.
Why we have seasons
the tides
Earth's tilt
sun's rotation around the Earth
Milankovitch cycles
How is the current era of warming different from the warm periods the earth has experienced in the past?
Right now, the earth is warmer than it's ever been
In the past, warming was tied to rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere; right now, the level of CO2 is falling
The current era of warming has likely been caused by human activity
The current era of warming is simply part of the natural cycle
Switching to energy sources that emit lower levels of CO2 and other greenhouses gases is an example of....
mitigation
adaptation
MULTIPLE SELECT (choose more than one) Which of the following is an indicator for the effects climate change?
Loss of glacier mass
Increased wildfire risk
Species habitat change
Lower taxes
If climate change is real, explain this snowball in my hand...
Climate change affects long-term average temperatures, not whether it snows on one particular day
I guess you're right, nevermind!
The number of polar bears on an icesheet in February and March are counted. In February 22 bears were sighted. In March 12 bears were sighted. What is the percentage change of polar bears from Feb to March?
22-12 = 10
10 ÷ 22 × 100 = 45.4
percentage decrease of bears is: -45.4%
12-22 = -10
10 ÷ 22 × 100 = 45.4
percentage increase of bears is: 45.4%
22-12 = 10
10 ÷ 12 × 100 = 83.33
percentage decrease of bears is: -83.3%
12 ÷ 22 × 100 = 54.5
percentage increase of bears is 54.5%
What causes a bushfire?
Severe drought
Human activity
Extreme heat
Birds transporting burning branches
All of the above
(a) are the most common natural disaster in Australia.
What sort of plants are less likely to catch fire?
Plants with more moisture content
Dried out needle- like trees
Consider in detail for the purpose of finding meaning or relationships, and identifying patterns,
similarities and differences, is to...?
Explain
Describe
Analyse
Calculate
Examine and judge the merit or significance of something, is to...?
Identify
Describe
Evaluate
Predict
Estimate, measure or note how things are similar and dissimilar, is to...?
Compare
Explain
Discuss
Assess
Talk or write about a topic, taking into account different issues or ideas, is to...?
Explain
Discuss
Evaluate
Describe
Provide additional information that demonstrates understanding of reasoning and /or
application (how and why or cause and effect), is to...?
Dicuss
Identify
Compare
Explain
What does the term "Net Zero Emissions" refer to?
A course or principle of action adopted by an organization
Government scheme that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the electricity sector
The balance between the amount of greenhouse gas produced and removed from the atmosphere
The total elimination of greenhouse gas emissions in a country or state
How much have global temperatures risen since the Industrial Revolution began?
Over 2°C
Around 1.5°C
Close to 1°C
Less than 0.5°C
What is the goal of the Paris Climate Agreement?
100% renewable energy by 2050
Net zero emissions by 2050 *
Ban fossil fuels by 2030
Carbon tax implementation
Which greenhouse gas has increased the most due to human activities?
Methane
Carbon dioxide
OzoneWater vapor
Water vapor
Which two are likely to result from global warming?
increase in surface temperatures
reduction in greenhouse gases
rise in ocean levels
decrease in air pollution
Which best explains how livestock farming contributes to global warming ? Animals __________
waste pollutes the soil
are consuming too much grass
decayed matter emits too much carbon dioxide
produce methane when they are digesting food
Which of the following is contributing to an INCREASE in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
deforestation
photosynthesis
oceans
all of the above
the loss of animal species
What natural process helps in reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Condensation
Evaporation
What is the primary purpose of capturing carbon dioxide and storing it underground in some power plants?
To produce more carbon dioxide
To use it for generating electricity
To prevent it from reaching the atmosphere
To create a new source of fuel
What is the benefit of many people using one vehicle in public transit systems?
It increases traffic congestion
It reduces the number of engines needed, thus decreasing carbon dioxide emissions
It leads to higher energy costs
It decreases the efficiency of transportation
What is the primary benefit of solar power plants compared to many traditional power plants?
They can operate at night.
They produce electricity by burning fuel.
They help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
They require less engineering.
Why is reforestation considered a solution to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
It increases the use of fossil fuels
It decreases the number of plants
It helps in building more urban areas
It increases the number of trees which absorb carbon dioxide
A natural hazard is caused by humans
True
False
What three types of natural disasters occur most often in Australia?
Tornadoes
Floods
Earthquakes
Cyclones
Bushfires
Tropical cyclones have different names around the world. Those that form near North America and the Caribbean are called .................... Those that form near the Philippines, Japan, and China are known as ................. Those near Australia and in the Indian Ocean are often called .................
(a)
Which element makes up most of the air we breathe?
carbon
nitrogen
oxygen
argon
Nitrogen is a potent greenhouse gas?
True
False
Sometimes
Which of the following has caused repeating 100,000-year cycles of ice ages in the past?
an increase in sun spots
several major volcanic eruptions
changes in Earth's orbit and the tilt of its axis
continental drift
A large volcanic eruption that emits high gas/ash into the atmosphere can have what type of effect on the Earth's climate?
It can warm the climate
It can cool the climate
The climate stays the same
What is the effect of the Earth's axial tilt on its climate?
It causes the Earth's climate to remain constant throughout the year.
It influences the Earth's climate by causing changes in ocean currents.
It affects the Earth's climate by altering the amount and distribution of solar radiation received by different parts of the planet.
It has no effect on the Earth's climate.
violent type of mudflow or debris flow composed of pyroclastic material, rocky debris and water
aa lava
pyroclastic flow
lahar
supercell
Ocean acidification raises the pH of the ocean .
True
False
In a more acidic ocean, the shells of organisms do not grow as easily.
True
False
The point on the SURFACE of the Earth above where the earthquake begins underground is called the ...
Fault Line
Focus
Epicentre
Shock Wave
The place where an earthquake originates inside the Earth's surface is called...
Epicenter
Focus
Underground
Crust
Which seismogram represents a city that is far from the epicenter of an earthquake?
New York, NY
Nome, Alaska
Guadalajara, Mexico
What is the measure of the amount of energy released in an earthquake?
Intensity
Epicenter
Magnitude
Seismogram
Because P waves travel through Earth faster than S waves, P waves arrive at seismographs _________ S waves.
before
at the same time
after
Based on the figure, the difference in arrival times between which pair of waves can be used to determine the distance of the recording station to the epicenter?
C and D
B and C
A and D
A and B
Over the past 75 years, measurements from Mauna Loa Observatory have shown that Carbon Dioxide (CO2) levels have _____
Increased
Decreased
Stayed the same
Over the past 800,000 years, scientists have found that Carbon Dioxide (CO2) levels have _____
Gone up and down
Slowly increased
Slowly decreased
Stayed the same until recently
What is the potential consequence of the collapse of the ocean current system?
reduced agricultural productivity
stable global weather patterns
catastrophic impacts on global weather
decreased sea level fluctuations
This is a picture of the Keeling Curve.
It shows the _______ nature of climate change
long term
short term
When do humans need to start making changes in order to slow down the effects of climate change before it's too late?
RIGHT NOW
in about 10 years
in about 50 years
in about 100 years
What is the name given to this curve, which refers to the long-term increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels?
Mauna Kea
Keeling Curve
Global Warming Curve
Mauna Loa Curve
Which of the following choices is not evidence for the recent changes in the global climate?
A single weather event like a hurricane
Prairies are giving way to deserts in Africa and the American West
Coral reefs are dying off
Earlier springs and later winters
More and longer heat waves
What is the cause of seasonal variation of carbon dioxide in Keeling's study?
Human use more coal in winter rather than summer
Plants grow in spring and die back in autumn
Ocean absorb more carbon dioxide in summer
What did Keeling's data show?
It showed the variation of carbon dioxide was irregular
It proved the amount of carbon dioxide was increasing in a slow speed
It showed there were seasonal variations of carbon dioxide
