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WorksheetsFinal Exam Review
Total questions: 151
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Which branch of Earth Science focuses on the study of the oceans and human impact on them?
Geology
Meteorology
Oceanography
Astronomy
What is the study of the origin and structure of the solid Earth, resources and human impact on them?
Meteorology
Astronomy
Geology
Oceanography
What is the study of the variations in atmospheric conditions that produce weather?
Oceanography
Meteorology
Geology
Astronomy
What is the study of the universe beyond the Earth?
Geology
Meteorology
Oceanogrpahy
Astronomy
Latitude and Longitude are a way we use to map our world. Latitude MEASURES North and South of the equator.
True
False
All of the Earth's water is found in which sphere?
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
In which sphere are all LIVING things found?
Biosphere
Lithosphere
Asthenosphere
Atmosphere
What are the coordinates for the point (Portland) on this map?
(46 degrees N, 121 degrees W)
(30 degrees N, 50 degrees W)
(121 degrees W, 46 degrees N)
(40 degrees N, 90 degrees W)
What is the elevation at the top of the hill on the attached map?
240 Feet
Between 291 and 299 Feet
300 Feet
None of the Above
What is letter J?
Heat and pressure
Melting
Deposition, Compaction, Cementation
Weathering and erosion
What is letter F?
Heat and pressure
Cooling
Deposition, Compaction, Cementation
Weathering and erosion
the thin and solid outermost layer of Earth above the mantle
crust
mantle
inner core
outer core
rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
rock formed from pre-existing or pieces of once-living organisms
sedimentary
metamorphic
igenous
the natural process by which atmospheric and environmental agents, such as wind, rain, and temperature changes, disintegrate and decompose rock
weathering
erosion
deposition
the hypothesis that a single large landmass broke up into smaller land masses to form the continents, which then drifted to their present locations
continental drift
plate tectonics
alfered wegener
pangaea
the boundary between tectonic plates that are colliding
convergent boundary
divergent boundary
subduction
transform boundary
the supercontinent that formed 300 million years ago and that began to break apart 200 million years ago
pangaea
godwana
america
coach stemp's classroom
the theory that explains how large pieces of lithosphere move and change shape
plate tectonics
continental drift
plate boundaries
pangaea
a mixture of gases that surrounds a planet, moon, or other celestial body
atmosphere
geosphere
thermosphere
exosphere
the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
climate
weather
layer of the atmosphere containing the ozone layer
stratosphere
mesosphere
troposphere
thermosphere
the uppermost layer of the atmosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
mesosphere
stratsophere
the state of the atmosphere, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, precipitation, and cloud cover
weather
climate
the boundary between two tectonic plates that are moving away from each other
divergent boundary
convergent boundary
subduction zone
transform boundary
what is the thickest layer of the earth?
mantle
crust
inner core
outer core
which of the following lists the layers of the earth from innermost to outermost?
inner core
outer core
mantle
crust
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
inner core
outer core
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
mantle
crust
what percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?
3%
50%
71%
97%
what rock forms from heat and pressure?
metamorphic
igneous
sedimentary
choose all of Wegener's pieces of evidence in regards to continental drift.
similarity in coastlines of continents
fossils records are similar on separate landmasses
geological evidence similarities
climate change similarities
which lists the layers of the atmosphere in order from innermost (where humans live) to outermost?
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
thermosphere
mesosphere
stratosphere
troposphere
troposphere
mesosphere
stratosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
stratosphere
thermosphere
mesosphere
what percentage of earth's atmosphere is made up of nitrogen?
78%
21%
~1%
what percentage of earth's atmosphere is made up of oxygen?
78%
21%
~1%
Bio-fuels are...
an examples of fossil fuels
non-renewable sources of fuel
renewable fuels produced from plant material.
Fuels which produce a lot of green house gases
What is the main cause of air pollution?
plowing fields and releasing dust
using solar power
burning fossil fuels
using water power
Which of the following is likely to be affected by the rapidly growing human population?
amount of land for agriculture
amount of clean water
quality of the air
all of the above
Which of the following are sustainable practices for agriculture?
terrace farming
contour plowing
crop rotation
deforestation
An accurate definition of Sustainability is
meeting population needs
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to survive
meeting the needs of the future without worrying about todays
meeting the food needs of animals
a nonrenewable resources is...
any natural material that is used by humans
a natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is consumed
a resource that forms much more slowly than it is consumed
Choose which answer(s) are possible effects of rapid atmosphere warming:
Increased hurricanes and typhoons
Increased diseases
Disastrous forest fires
Starvation of the poorest populations
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
using public transportation and there by reduce the affects of greenhouse gases.
burning fossil fuels
texting on cellphones
eating meat
storm front
hot front
warm front
cold front
cold front
warm front
icy front
storm front
What is the process of rain, snow, or hail falling from the sky?
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
runoff
Condensation
Evaporation
Transpiration
Exhaling
An area which all water drains to the same spot.
Watershed
Tributary
Drainage divide
Riparian zone
What causes differences in air pressure?
Even heating of the Earth
Even cooling of the earth
Uneven heating of the earth
Global warming
What causes wind?
Differences in air pressure
Differences in gravity
Difference in oxygen
Differences in the thermosphere
The place where two plates come together is known as a _______
transform boundary.
divergent boundary.
convergent boundary.
rift valley.
A place where two plates slip past each other, moving in opposite directions, is known as a _______
transform boundary
divergent boundary.
convergent boundary.
rift valley.
Where do convection cycles happen?
core
mantle
crust
Many earthquakes happen along the borders of...
Countries
Tectonic Plates
Climate Zones
None of the above.
what is a stationary front?
where a cold and warm front meet and neither moves very much
a cold front
a warm front
none of these
Long periods of rain can cause a...
thunderstorm.
hurricane.
drought.
flood.
Classifies hurricanes according to wind speed on a scale ranging from Category 1- Category 5.
Enhanced Fujita scale
Richter scale
Saffir-Simpson scale
Secrest-Perry scale
Movement of water through the soils of Earth is what?
Diffusion
Infiltration
Exfoliation
Precipitation
Which of the following events would be MOST likely to add Greenhouse Gases to the atmosphere?
Hurricane
Tsunami
Forest Fire
Ecological Succession
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
Most active volcanoes in the world exist
near divergent tectonic plate boundaries.
near convergent tectonic plate boundaries.
in the interiors of oceanic tectonic plates.
in the interiors of continental tectonic plates.
Fossils are usually found in __________ rock.
hydrolithic
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
Melting sedimentary rocks in the crust can happen only through __________.
subduction
extrusion
compaction
intrusion
Which of the following contain the greatest amount of the earth's fresh water?
lakes and ponds
glaciers and ice sheets
groundwater
wetlands
The closer your lines are, the more gentle the slope is.
True
False
In the rock cycle, what happens when sedimentary rock changes into metamorphic rock?
Melting and cooling
Heat and pressure
Weathering and Compaction
None of the above
In the rock cycle, what is happening when a rock changes from igneous rock to sedimentary rock?
Melting and cooling
Heat and pressure
Weathering and Compaction
None of the above
A plate moving along a fault often causes...
an earthquake
a hurricane
a tornado
If Marble is a rock that has large crystals and formed by exposure to high heat and pressure, what type of rock is it?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
What type of map would be most useful when hiking in mountains?
Topographic
Mercator
Conic
Gnomonic
What are the coordinates of Alaska?
58 degrees west, 160 degrees north
58 degrees north, 160 degrees west
Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor
carbon dioxide, methane, oxygen, argon
methane, nitrogen, helium
water vapor, ice crystals
nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide
As you get deeper into the Earth...
Temperature and Pressure decrease
Temperature increases, but pressure decreases
Temperature decreases, but pressure increases
Temperature and Pressure increases
Who was the scientist who is famous for proposing the theory of Continental Drift?
Charles Darwin
Johan Kepler
Albert Einstein
Alfred Wegener
The force exerted by the weight of the air is called
convergence
divergence
air pressure
the Coriolis effect
High pressure systems are usually associated with which of the following
clear weather
descending air
relatively dry conditions
all of these are correct
An immense body of air characterized by similar properties at any given altitude is known as a(n)
cyclone
air mass
anticyclone
front
Which two properties characterize an air mass?
temperature and location
moisture level and pressure
temperature and moisture level
temperature and pressure
Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with which type of front?
stationary
cold
warm
occulded
Which of the following is the correct composition of Earth’s modern atmosphere?
78% oxygen, 21% nitrogen, 1% other
78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% other
50% oxygen, 50% nitrogen
75% oxygen, 25% nitrogen
The ozone layer protects life on Earth from …
Ultraviolet Rays
Gamma Rays
Infrared Rays
X-Rays
Which of these are examples of greenhouse gases?
CO2
Methane
Water Vapor
All of the Above
Which of the following is the most common ozone destroying pollutants that is blamed for the hole in the ozone layer?
Chloroflurocarbons (CFCs)
particulate matter
Nitrogen dioxide
carbon monoxide
A soil sample has 40% clay, 50% sand, and 10% silt. What is the texture of this soil sample?
Silt loam
Sandy loam
Sandy clay
Silty clay
Excess water that does not infiltrate and permeate into the land and flows over the surface instead is called ___________.
evaporation
salt water
runoff
precipitation
Salt water makes up about _____% of all the water on Earth.
3%
80%
97%
What is a river basin?
the water in a river
land that water flows across or under on its way to a river
land around smaller streams, lakes, or ponds
the channel that a river flows in
What are the 3 main fossil fuels?
Coal, Oil, and nuclear fuel
Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas
Electricity, Gas, Petroleum
Coal, Oil, Non-renewable Resources
Name the front
warm front
stationary front
cold front
ice cream cones
What does the "H" on the weather map mean
hot pressure
happy pressure
high pressure
handy pressure
What does the "L" on a weather map mean
low pressure
lonely pressure
lumpy pressure
lucky pressure
Why is the sun important to the water cycle?
The sun is the source of energy that powers the water cycle.
The sun gives light so that people can see the water cycle happening.
The sun's gravity causes the tides which are important to the water cycle.
The sun isn't important to the water cycle.
What is dissolved oxygen?
oxygen gas dissolved in water
a primary plant nuttient
a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is
What is pH?
a primary plant notrient
oxygen gas dissolved in water
a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is
The higher the temperature, the more dissolved oxygen in water.
True
False
What factor is NOT directly used to predict the safety and potability of water supplies in North Carolina?
Temperature
Dissolved oxygen
Color of the water
pH
What does turbidity measure in water?
Temperature
Acidity
Clarity
Oxygen levels
Why are bio-indicators used to assess water quality?
To measure temperature
To indicate the presence of pollutants
To increase pH levels
To decrease turbidity
Which do you think is safer to drink: water with a high turbidity or a low turbidity?
Turbidity does not affect safety
Both are equally safe
Low turbidity
High turbidity
If a river is missing a species that is sensitive to pollution, what can be determined about the health of the river?
The river is healthy
The river is affected by temperature changes
The river is polluted
The river is undergoing eutrophication
Which of the following is NOT evidence to support the theory of plate tectonics?
Fossils records found on different continents.
Mountains
Glaciers Scratches in the rock
Sand Erosion
The youngest rocks would be located _____
Closest to the mid-ocean ridge
farthest away from the mid-ocean ridge
Next to the ocean trench
On the continents.
Wegener found fossils of ancient ferns on Antarctica, this shows
That some ferns can survive temperatures well below freezing
That humans put ferns on Antarctica millions of years ago
That Antarctica drifted from a warmer climate where plants could grow
That fossils can be formed in cold climates
One negative human impact on the environment include all of the following EXCEPT
replanting trees that are cut
dumping garbage into our oceans
burning fossil fuels
overfishing the ocean
As a result of a growing human population, a natural resource that could become scarce is
CO2
smog
iphone/airpods
clean drinking water
Which example best describes how human activity can directly impact the geosphere?
Poor farming practices can degrade the soil and cause erosion.
Dumping waste from a factory into a river can pollute the water supply.
Construction activities can release harmful dust and chemicals into the air.
Removing too many fish from the ocean can cause a fish species to go extinct.
The Anthropocene era is being caused by:
squirrels
sea life
humans
insects
