Free Printable APES Unit 4 Test Review

1.

Which type of boundary results in the creation of mountains, island arcs, earthquakes, and volcanoes?

a)

Convergent

b)

Divergent

c)

Transform

2.

Which type of boundary results in the creation of rift valleys, volcanoes, seafloor spreading, and earthquakes

a)

Convergent

b)

Divergent

c)

Transform

3.

Transform boundaries mainly result in

a)

Island Arcs

b)

Seafloor spreading

c)

Earthquakes

d)

Mountains

4.

Which of the following occur when stress overcomes a locked fault, releasing stored energy.

a)

Rift Valleys

b)

Volcanoes

c)

Mountains

d)

Earthquake

5.

The huge blocks of the earth's crust that slide around slowly are called

a)

Volcanoes

b)

Tectonic Plates

c)

Rift Valleys

d)

Mid ocean ridges

6.

As oceanic plates move apart rising magma forms new oceanic crust this is known as

a)

Volcanoes

b)

Seafloor spreading

c)

Mid-ocean ridges

d)

Mountains

7.

Where oceanic plates meet continental plates, old oceanic crust is pulled downward and the heavier oceanic crust slides underneath the lighter continental plate. This is called

a)

Seafloor spreading

b)

Abduction

c)

Subduction

d)

Convection

8.

Mountains on the ocean floor created by Sea Floor Spreading

a)

Sea Floor spreading

b)

Subduction

c)

Volcanoes

d)

Mid-ocean ridges

9.

when a plate moves over a hot spot and the heat form the rising mantle plume will melt the crust

a)

Volcanoes

b)

Mountains

c)

Earthquakes

d)

Subduction

10.

When plates move away from each other and creates new lithosphere

a)

Divergent plate boundary

b)

Convergent

c)

Transform

11.

When plates move toward one another and collide.

a)

Divergent

b)

Convergent

c)

Transform

12.

When plates slide past one another.

a)

Divergent plate boundary

b)

Convergent plate boundary

c)

Transform plate boundary

13.

The San Andreas fault is which type of plate boundary?

a)

Divergent plate boundary

b)

Convergent plate boundary

c)

Transform plate boundary

14.

In the diagram, A represents a

a)

Convergent plate boundary

b)

Divergent plate boundary

c)

Transform plate boundary

15.

In the diagram, at which letter are you most likely to have island arcs.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.

Seafloor spreading, rift valleys, volcanoes, and earthquakes will be found at what letter

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

What type of boundary is shown in the picture

a)

Convergent plate boundary

b)

Divergent plate boundary

c)

Transform plate boundary

18.

In the diagram, C represents which type of plate boundary

a)

Convergent

b)

Divergent

c)

Transform

19.

The region where two lithospheric plates meet

a)

Continental Drift

b)

Plate tectonics

c)

Plate Boundaries

20.

Which layer of the Earth consists of tectonic plates?

a)

asthenosphere

b)

mantle

c)

mesosphere

d)

lithosphere

21.

Tectonic plates “float” on

a)

the lithosphere

b)

the mantle

c)

the ocean

d)

the asthenosphere

22.

What type of boundary is shown in the diagram?

a)

Divergent

b)

Convergent

c)

Transform

23.

What type of boundary is shown in the diagram?

a)

Divergent

b)

Convergent

c)

Slide/Transform

24.

What type of boundary is shown in the diagram?

a)

Divergent

b)

Convergent

c)

Slide/Transform

25.

Mountains form from....

a)

Tectonic plates sliding past one another

b)

Collision of tectonic plates

c)

Tectonic plates moving away from each other

d)

Tectonic plates disappearing

26.

This is the driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates.

a)

Mantle convection currents

b)

Oceanic convection currents

c)

Atmospheric convection currents

d)

Solar convection currents

27.

A land feature that is produced at a convergent boundary is

a)

a valley

b)

an ocean

c)

a canyon

d)

a volcano

28.

What is the name of the area where one crust slides underneath another

a)

Transform zone

b)

subduction zone

c)

Divergent zone

d)

School zone

29.

Name the boundary

a)

convergent

b)

transform

c)

divergent

d)

subduction

30.

The outer layer of the Earth is called the __________.

a)

core

b)

crust

c)

mantle

d)

plates

31.

A divergent boundary occurs when plates ....

a)

Move away from each other

b)

Come together

c)

Slide past each other

d)

Slide beneath one another

32.

Observe this diagram of a plate boundary. One statement BEST describes what is happening. It is that

a)

the oceanic crust is melting.

b)

the denser ceanic crust is subducting under the less dense oceanic crust

c)

volcanic islands are forming.

d)

the tectonic plates are moving away from each other.

33.

Earthquake epicenters (center of where the earthquakes started) were mapped for a 35 year period in the diagram above. The black dots indicate these epicenters. The black dots appear along what feature on Earth?

a)

hot spots

b)

plate boundaries

c)

rift zones

d)

sea floor spreading

34.

During sea floor spreading, molten material rises up from the mantle...

a)

along the continents

b)

at the mid ocean ridges

c)

deep ocean trenches

d)

at north and south poles

35.

The area around the pacific plate where boundaries form is called...

a)

death ring

b)

fire zone

c)

ring of fire

d)

zone of fire

36.

The Himalayas in Asia are an example of what type of plate boundary?

a)

divergent

b)

continent-to-continent convergent

c)

ocean-to-continent convergent

d)

transform

37.

The San Andreas Fault in California is known as an active earthquake area. What type of

boundary is it?

a)

Converging

b)

Diverging

c)

Transform

d)

Sea Floor Spreading

38.

The two main agents of erosion are...

a)

wind and flowing water

b)

gravity and frost wedging

c)

oxygen and water

d)

carbon dioxiede and wind

39.

Which of the following is the correct order of soil particles in order of increasing particle size?

a)

clay-sand-silt

b)

sand-clay-silt

c)

silt-clay-sand

d)

clay-silt-sand

40.

Soil sample that is 60% clay, 30% silt, and 10% sand has which texture?

a)

clay

b)

clay loam

c)

sandy loam

d)

silt

41.

Which is the correct order of soil horizons starting at the surface?

a)

A, B, E,C, O

b)

O, A, B, C, E

c)

O, E, A, B, C

d)

O, A, E, B, C

42.

The deep, underlying non-soil materials

a)

B horizon

b)

E horizon

c)

O horizon

d)

Bedrock

43.

The layer where minerals that were leached out of layers above accumulate

a)

A horizon

b)

B horizon

c)

E horizon

d)

O horizon

44.

A mixture of soil, loam, and detritus; the topsoil

a)

A horizon

b)

B horizon

c)

E horizon

d)

O horizon

45.

The rate at which water flows through the soil is called soil percolation or ______.

a)

Groundwater

b)

Permeability

c)

Soil Pores

d)

Porosity

46.

Which soil component has the least capacity for holding water?

a)

silt

b)

clay

c)

sand

d)

humus

47.

The layer(s) of soil in which most of the humus and soil organisms are contained:

1- leaf litter, horizon O

2- topsoil, horizon A

3- subsoil, horizons B and C

a)

1 only

b)

2 only

c)

1 and 2 only

d)

2 and 3 only

e)

1, 2, and 3

48.

_______ is the type of soil used most often with plants and on farms. It is a mixture of clay, sand, and silt.

a)

loam

b)

humus

c)

soil

d)

dirt

49.

Ellen grabs a topsoil sample in her hand. She rolls it into a ball. The soil feels gritty and the ball falls apart. What part of the topsoil most likely made the topsoil feel gritty?

a)

clay

b)

sand

c)

silt

d)

humus

50.

When plants, animals, and other organisms die, they break down and become part of the soil. What is this part of the soil called?

a)

sand

b)

silt

c)

clay

d)

humus

51.

You dig a small hole in the soil and the next day it rains. The hole fills with water, but does not empty even after several days of dry weather. What is the soil mostly made of?

a)

clay

b)

sand

c)

humus

d)

silt

52.

Water gets into the cracks of rock and freezes, causing the rock to break. What is this an example of?

a)

erosion

b)

weathering

53.

Soil is made of

a)

weathered rocks and minerals

b)

dead plants and animals

c)

air and water

d)

all of the above

54.

Soil formation begins with the weathering of_______.

a)

Humas

b)

Subsoil

c)

Litter

d)

Rock

55.

Which horizon is made up of partially weathered rocks?

a)

Horizon A

b)

Horizon B

c)

Horizon C

d)

Horizon D or R

56.

Which horizon contains clay, silt, and minerals, and is commonly referred to as subsoil?

a)

Horizon A

b)

Horizon B

c)

Horizon C

d)

Horizon D or R

57.

Porosity is a measure of void space in a soil sample. Larger soil particles have larger void spaces. Smaller soil particles have smaller pore spaces, but a greater number of them, which leads to higher surface tension and higher % porosity. With this is mind, which statement is true:

a)

Sandy soil has a higher porosity than clay soil

b)

Sandy soil has a higher porosity than silty soil

c)

Clay soil has a higher porosity than sandy soil

d)

Porosity is directly proportional to soil particle size

58.

What is the largest component of soil by percentage?

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Mineral Particles

d)

Organic Matter

59.

Soil is formed from decaying organic matter from 'above' and _______ from 'below'.

a)

weathered parent bedrock material

b)

mineral particles

c)

water

d)

air

60.

Which of the following is an example of parent material that is nutrient-poor?

a)

A) Quartz

b)

B) Calcium carbonate

c)

C) Limestone

d)

D) Sandstone

61.

The steeper the landscape, the ______ the erosion.

a)

lower

b)

higher

c)

same

d)

none

62.

Which of the following is a service provided by soil organisms?

a)

Increasing soil temperature

b)

Breaking down toxic materials

c)

Reducing soil porosity

d)

Increasing soil acidity

63.

Fill in the blank: In the soil horizon diagram, the layer labeled 'A horizon' is also known as ______.

a)

Topsoil

b)

Subsoil

c)

Bedrock

d)

Parent material

64.

What is the percent of clay in a soil sample with 10% sand and 83% silt?

a)

7%

b)

10%

c)

17%

d)

83%

65.

_____ is the smallest soil particle.

a)

Sand

b)

SIlt

c)

Clay

66.

This soil horizon is referred to as the "sub-soil"

a)

A Horizon

b)

B Horizon

c)

C Horizon

d)

R Horizon

67.

What soil texture will I have with 15% clay, 25% sand, and 60% silt?

a)

Loam

b)

Silty, clay, loam

c)

Sandy loam

d)

Silt loam

68.

This soil particle is slow draining.

a)

Sand

b)

Silt

c)

Clay

69.

This is needed for movement of water and water holding.

a)

Air

b)

Soil texture

c)

Pore space

d)

Soil tilth

70.

This soil particle has medium water drainage qualities.

a)

Sand

b)

Silt

c)

Clay

71.

Students want to determine the impact of soil erosion from the development of new housing. They plan to measure the density of a species of algae growing along the bottom of a river that flows through their town. The town is built in a heavily forested area, but a large area of trees along the river was recently clear-cut to allow for the construction of a new housing development, which has caused exposed soil to wash into the river. The river flows north to south through the town and is still forested both up- and downstream of the town.

Which of the following is the dependent variable in the study?

a)

The tract of land that was clear-cut for the housing development

b)

A tract of land in a heavily forested area outside of town

c)

The density of a species of algae growing along the bottom of the river

d)

The flow rate of the river from north to south

72.

Students want to determine the impact of soil erosion from the development of new housing. They plan to measure the density of a species of algae growing along the bottom of a river that flows through their town. The town is built in a heavily forested area, but a large area of trees along the river was recently clear-cut to allow for the construction of a new housing development, which has caused exposed soil to wash into the river. The river flows north to south through the town and is still forested both up- and downstream of the town.

Which of the following explains the variable that would be the best for students to measure to determine the direct impact of soil erosion caused by the construction project on the river?

a)

Water temperature, because a decrease in shading in the area would indicate an increase in soil erosion.

b)

Nutrient levels, because a decrease in nitrogen and phosphorus would indicate an increase in soil erosion.

c)

The pH level, because an increase in pH would indicate an increase in soil erosion.

d)

Turbidity, because a decrease in water clarity would indicate an increase in soil erosion.

73.

An environmental engineer wants to examine the permeability of different soils to determine the best natural containment system to protect groundwater from pollutants. The engineer tests four different soil samples, places them into a wet column, and pours 50mL of water over each sample. The engineer records the total amount of water that moves through the column as well as the total amount of time for the water to fully percolate through the soil. The data from the study are shown below.

Which of the following best describes the independent variable in this research design?

a)

The sample of material chosen as the potential container material is the variable being tested, so it is the independent variable.

b)

The flow time, which is related to the porosity of each sample, is the variable that is measured, so it is the independent variable.

c)

The total volume of water recovered is most likely to be affected by human error and is the variable with the largest range of values, so it is the independent variable.

d)

The permeability of each soil sample, which is determined by dividing the total volume of water recovered by the flow time, is the variable that is calculated, so it is the independent variable.

74.

An environmental engineer wants to examine the permeability of different soils to determine the best natural containment system to protect groundwater from pollutants. The engineer tests four different soil samples, places them into a wet column, and pours 50mL of water over each sample. The engineer records the total amount of water that moves through the column as well as the total amount of time for the water to fully percolate through the soil. The data from the study are shown below.

Which of the following best describes why the engineer chose to calculate the permeability of the soil sample in the experimental design in order to evaluate a natural containment system to protect groundwater?

a)

Soils that have high permeability would best help protect groundwater because they would allow for faster recharge of the aquifer.

b)

Soils that have high permeability would best help protect groundwater because they have higher rates of nutrient and pesticide leaching.

c)

Soils that have low permeability would best help protect groundwater because the soil traps pollutants so that chemical and biological breakdown can occur.

d)

Soils that have low permeability would best help protect groundwater because the large pore spaces would provide space for pollutants to attach and would have rapid percolation of water.

75.

Students sampled several different gardens near their school and measured the percentages of silt, sand, clay, and humus content present in each sample. Their results are shown in the table below.

Based on the data in the table above, which of the following samples would be the most prone to becoming waterlogged?

a)

Sample A

b)

Sample B

c)

Sample C

d)

Sample D

76.

Students want to determine the impact of soil erosion from the development of new housing. They plan to measure the density of a species of algae growing along the bottom of a river that flows through their town. The town is built in a heavily forested area, but a large area of trees along the river was recently clear-cut to allow for the construction of a new housing development, which has caused exposed soil to wash into the river. The river flows north to south through the town and is still forested both up- and downstream of the town.

Which of the following would be the best control sample for the study?

a)

A sample of water collected just downstream of the southern forest

b)

A sample of water collected just downstream of the housing development

c)

A sample of water collected just downstream of the northern forest

d)

A sample of distilled water

77.

The Coriolis effect is responsible for

a)

the convergence of two ascending Hadley cells

b)

the location of atmospheric currents caused by the unequal heating of Earth

c)

the cooling effect of air as it rises and expands

d)

the deflection of atmospheric currents

78.

Which is the correct order of the convection cells starting from the equator?

a)

polar, ferrell, hadley

b)

ferrell, hadley, polar

c)

polar, hadley, ferrell

d)

hadley, ferrell, polar

79.

The Coriolis Effect is caused by

a)

Earth rotating around the sun

b)

Earth rotating on its axis

c)

The tides

d)

Gravity

80.

What is "upwelling"?

a)

when wind near a shore pushes surface water away, nutrient rich cold water rises from the depths

b)

water rises from springs at the bottom of lakes

c)

it is when cold water sinks in the Norwegian Sea

d)

It is when the Coriolis effect makes currents go around in a circle

81.

This is the side of the mountain that is often drier and warmer.

a)

Leeward Side

b)

Wet Lapse Rate

c)

Windward Side

d)

Wild Side

82.

Which wind system is closest to the equator?

a)

Doldrums

b)

Westerlies

c)

Polar easterlies

d)

Trade winds

83.

ENSO events take place in which ocean basin?

a)

Atlantic

b)

Indian

c)

Pacific

d)

Arctic

84.

Why does the Earth have seasons?

a)

Tilt of the Earth on its axis

b)

Earth's shape

c)

Earth's rotation around the Sun

d)

Earth's rotation on its own axis

85.

Which month has the highest precipitation?

a)

July

b)

August

c)

September

d)

June

86.

In which atmospheric layer do all the pressure, wind and precipitation changes occur?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Thermosphere

d)

Stratosphere

87.

The SECOND most common gas in our atmosphere is ____.

a)

N

b)

O

c)

Ne

d)

Ar

88.

What layer of the atmosphere absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

89.

This phenomenon occurs when a coastal mountain range blocks the passage of precipitation to the leeward side of the mountains.

a)

thermal inversion.

b)

Coriolis effect.

c)

rain shadow effect.

d)

urban heat island effect.

e)

ENSO.

90.

This air circulation pattern occurs between 0 degrees latitude and 30 degrees latitude.

a)

Hadley cell

b)

Ferrell cell

c)

polar cell

d)

Coriolis effect

91.

The Sun’s radiation provides the energy for all of the following EXCEPT

a)

plant growth

b)

ocean currents

c)

hurricanes

d)

plate tectonics

92.

One consequence of El Nino is _______ and increased rainfall in South America..

a)

flooding

b)

stronger Tradewinds

c)

strong winter storms

d)

drought

93.

During __________ upwelling occurs off the coast of Peru.

a)

Normal Conditions

b)

El Nino

94.

Which of the following contributes to the unequal warming of earth?
I. variation in the angle of sunlight that reaches Earth
II. variation in the amount of surface area over which the Sun's rays are distributed
III. variation in the amount of sunlight reflected from clouds

a)

I only

b)

I and II only

c)

II and III only

d)

III only

95.

Surface currents are a result of

a)

Global Wind Patterns

b)

Earth's Rotation

c)

Density

d)

All of the above

96.

The Gulf stream carries _____________ water from the east coast of The United States to the West coast of Europe.

a)

Cold

b)

Warm

c)

Freezing

d)

Fresh

97.

Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the northern hemisphere moves

a)

clockwise

b)

counter clockwise

c)

both

d)

neither

98.

Warm ocean currents generally come from

a)

The North Pole

b)

The South Pole

c)

The Equator

d)

Both A and B

99.

The California Current (west coast) carries _________ water from canada

a)

Cold

b)

Warm

c)

Freezing

d)

Fresh

100.

Two types of water currents are

a)

local and global

b)

sea and land

c)

surface and deep

d)

warm and cold

101.

The sun's rays are least direct

a)

near the poles

b)

near the equator

c)

at high altitudes

d)

far from the ocean

102.

The Coriolis Effect is caused by

a)

Earth rotating around the sun

b)

Earth rotating on its axis

c)

The tides

d)

Gravity

103.

What is "upwelling"?

a)

when wind near a shore pushes surface water away, nutrient rich cold water rises from the depths

b)

water rises from springs at the bottom of lakes

c)

it is when cold water sinks in the Norwegian Sea

d)

It is when the Coriolis effect makes currents go around in a circle

104.

Which wind system is closest to the equator?

a)

Doldrums

b)

Westerlies

c)

Polar easterlies

d)

Trade winds

105.

ENSO events take place in which ocean basin?

a)

Atlantic

b)

Indian

c)

Pacific

d)

Arctic

106.

Why does the Earth have seasons?

a)

Tilt of the Earth on its axis

b)

Earth's shape

c)

Earth's rotation around the Sun

d)

Earth's rotation on its own axis

107.

This phenomenon occurs when a coastal mountain range blocks the passage of precipitation to the leeward side of the mountains.

a)

thermal inversion.

b)

Coriolis effect.

c)

rain shadow effect.

d)

urban heat island effect.

e)

ENSO.

108.

One consequence of El Nino is _______ and increased rainfall in South America..

a)

flooding

b)

stronger Tradewinds

c)

strong winter storms

d)

drought

109.

During __________ upwelling occurs off the coast of Peru.

a)

Normal Conditions

b)

El Nino

110.

The Gulf stream carries _____________ water from the east coast of The United States to the West coast of Europe.

a)

Cold

b)

Warm

c)

Freezing

d)

Fresh

111.

Warm ocean currents generally come from

a)

The North Pole

b)

The South Pole

c)

The Equator

d)

Both A and B

112.

Why we have seasons

a)

the tides

b)

Earth's tilt

c)

sun's rotation around the Earth

d)

Milankovitch cycles

113.

78% of the Earth's atmosphere is ___________ and 21% of the Earth's atmosphere is _____________.

a)

Oxygen, Nitrogen

b)

Nitrogen, Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide

d)

Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide

114.

In what layer of the atmosphere do all weather events occur?

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Exosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Troposphere

115.

As altitude increases, air pressure....

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

d)

Goes up and down

116.

The ozone layer is a sublayer of the ________ layer.

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

117.

Why is the ozone layer vital to life on Earth?

a)

Planes fly in the ozone layer

b)

It is made up of oxygen (O₂)

c)

It shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun

d)

It causes clouds to be created

118.

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Thermosphere

d)

Exosphere

119.

This layer is the outermost layer of the atmosphere. Satellites orbit the atmosphere in this layer.

a)

Exosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Thermosphere

d)

Ozone Layer

120.

What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere, starting with the layer closest to Earth's surface?

a)

Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

b)

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

c)

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere

d)

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere

121.

What layer of the atmosphere has the highest air pressure?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

122.

What layer of the atmosphere has the lowest air pressure?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

123.

Which explanation correctly describes the greenhouse effect?

a)

The process of the atmosphere keeping the Earth's surface dense

b)

The process of the atmosphere trapping the sun's radiation, and making the Earth warm and livable for humans

c)

The process of the atmosphere keep us from floating into space

d)

The process of the atmosphere reflecting all of the Sun's heat back into space

124.

Which atmospheric layer is the Aurora Borealis located in?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Thermosphere

125.

Cold air exerts _____________ pressure than warm air.

a)

the same

b)

more

c)

less

126.

Adiabatic cooling is the cooling of the air because..

a)

as elevation increases and air expands looses energy

b)

of the uneven distribution of heat on Earth

c)

the air blows over cool surface and cools the air

d)

air cools as it sinks down to Earth's surface as it condenses

127.

When water condenses or freezes, latent energy is released causing the surrounding air to become..

a)

Warmer

b)

Cooler

128.

When water melts or evaporates, latent energy is absorbed causing the surrounding air to become...

a)

cooler

b)

warmer

129.

Relative humidity is based off the _____________ point of the area and is based off the __________ of water in the air.

a)

Dew, Percentage

b)

Dew, Total amount

c)

Saturation, Percentage

d)

Saturation, Total Amount

130.

Saturation is influenced what two factors?

a)

Temperature

b)

Amount of water in the air

c)

Elevation

d)

Dewpoint

e)

The type of precipitation

131.

If differences in air pressure produce winds, what can you conclude about temperature and air pressure based on the figure?

a)

As warm air rises, it creates an area of lower pressure, and cooler air flows in as wind

b)

Warm air is denser than cold air is, creating an area of high pressure the produces wind.

c)

Winds flow from areas of low pressure to areas high pressure when temperature is warmer

d)

Air pressure decreases at night because temperature is lower, producing land and sea breezes

132.

At the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot day, a person often feels a strong breeze coming from the ocean because...

a)

the pounding waves generate air currents

b)

warm air over the ocean rushes in to replace the cool air that rises over the land

c)

the heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land

d)

there are no clouds to block the wind coming in from the ocean

133.

Heat transfer by convection is caused by differences in what two things:

a)

Thickness and material

b)

Weight and electricity

c)

Temperature and density

134.

The cycle that powers the ocean currents, weather, and tectonic plates it called

a)

conduction current

b)

radiation

c)

condition current

d)

convection current

135.

The main reason that we have currents in the ocean and air is

a)

the sun heats the air and ocean evenly everywhere

b)

the heat inside the earth heats the ocean and the ocean heats the air

c)

the sun cannot heat both the air and water, so one must heat the other

d)

the sun heats air and water more at the equator because it receives more direct sunlight

136.

Energy for convection on the Earth comes from...

a)

The sun

b)

The moon

c)

Solar winds

d)

The ocean

137.

In convection, COOL air

a)

Rises

b)

Sinks

138.

In convection, WARM air

a)

Rises

b)

Sinks

139.

What is one role of the ocean in convection?

a)

to provide a home for animals

b)

to absorb & release heat

c)

To surf on

d)

To drink from

140.

Heat transfer by convection is caused by differences in what two things:

a)

Thickness and material

b)

Weight and electricity

c)

Temperature and density

141.

The _____________ is the largest cell and extends from the equator to between 30 and 40⁰ North and South.

a)

Hadley Cell

b)

Polar Cell

c)

Ferrel Cell

142.

In these latitudes the cooler air from the poles meets the warmer air from the tropics, causing air to rise.

a)

Polar Cells

b)

Ferrel Cells

c)

Hadley Cells

143.

The _________ cells are found between 60 and 70⁰ North and South. These are typically colder and feature denser air.

a)

Polar Cell

b)

Hadley Cell

c)

Ferrel Cell

144.

Which process is responsible for the greatest loss of energy from Earth’s surface into space on a clear night?

a)

Condensation

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

Convection

145.

Select the word that is not part of the word Insolation.

a)

Convection

b)

Radiation

c)

Solar

d)

Incoming

146.

THE FALL OF TEMPERATURE WITH INCREASING HEIGHT IN TH TROPOSHERE

a)

INSOLATION RATE

b)

NORMAL LAPSE RATE

147.

La Nina would produce all of the following effects EXCEPT

a)

more Atlantic hurricanes

b)

warmer and drier winters in the southwestern and southeastern United States

c)

decreased fish schools due to less upwelling

d)

wetter winters in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States

148.

Most of Earth’s deserts are approximately 30º north and south latitudes because these latitudes are characterized by

a)

a slow moving jet stream

b)

descending dry air currents

c)

enhanced solar radiation

d)

predominately low atmospheric pressure

149.

Which of the following surfaces would have the lowest albedo?

a)

black topsoil

b)

desert

c)

ocean water

d)

snow

150.

Which of the following gives the correct order of events leading to the rain shadow effect shown below?

a)

Warm, moisture-laden air from a body of water moves toward the mountain. As the air rises it cools and water vapor condenses, causing precipitation which removes water vapor from the air. The now dry air descends on the other side of the mountain, creating a desert climate.

b)

Warm, moisture-laden air from over a body of water moves toward the mountain. As the air rises it cools and water vapor condenses, but since it does not fall a desert climate is produced.

c)

Cool, moisture-laden air from over a body of water moves toward the mountain. As the air rises it warms and water vapor condenses, causing precipitation which removes water vapor from the air. The now dry air descends on the other side of the mountain, creating a desert climate.

d)

Cool, moisture-laden air from over a body of water moves toward the mountain. As the air rises it warms and water vapor condenses, but since it doe not fall a desert climate is produced.

APES Unit 4 Test Review

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 3hrs 5mins

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