Duplicate of Earth & Environmental Science NCFE Review

The layer with the highest amount of Humus (organic material) is known as layer

What is the approximate location of point A?

Which variable could be changed by the experimenter?

The most destructive aspect of submarine (underwater) earthquakes is the production of :

The place where an earthquake originates is called the

The observation that waves lengthen as objects move away and shorten as they approach is called

The length of an Earth day is determined by the time required for approximately one of

In which atmospheric layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?

Which agent of erosion leads to the destruction AND formation of sand dunes?

Which of the following systems purifies the water you drink?

Which is a major source of AIR pollution created by humans?

Energy is produced within a star’s core by the process of

Which would produce the most severe earthquake damage along the surface ofEarth?

Which describes a disadvantage to adding large quantities of sand to stabilize the shoreline.

Carbon dioxide and methane cause global warming because they are excellent absorbers of

How would you describe the shape of Earth's planetary orbit?

Which part of Earth’s interior has convection currents that cause tectonic plates to move?

How can water be an agent for physical/mechanical weathering? (remember mechanics use tools)

Our solar system is considered to be

On a topographic map, _____ is measured as the distance above or below sea level

What is the source of energy for the sun?

Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth’s atmosphere?

Which fuel source can be used to live more sustainably?

Which is the best example of human impacts on the biosphere?

The picture below shows a _________ fault?

If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, which statement is true?

On a topographic map, lines spaced far apart indicate

Which is an example of point source pollution?

Which events are most closely associated with mountains and volcanoes?

Which is most likely a prevention strategy for flooding? 

Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are primarily caused by

In North Carolina, summer is warmer than winter because in summer North Carolina has

Which results from the unequal heating of the ocean water of Earth? (Poles=Cold, Equator=Warm)

Which statement describes the motion of Earth around the sun?

What is the approximate rate of Earth’s rotation?

Put the following in order - from largest to smallest

The most destructive aspect of submarine earthquakes is the production of :

How could the removal of trees and other vegetation impact the LITHOSPHERE?

What chemical has slowly depleted the Ozone layer of the years?

What surface feature is NOT formed at an oceanic-oceanic CONVERGENT boundary?

Which of these is caused by the rotation of Earth?

Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?

Which type of renewable energy would work best on NC's coast?

Why is there a full Moon approximately once a month?

Earth’s outer core and inner core are both inferred to be

What causes the Earth to have seasons?

What is the primary function of the clear glass of the greenhouse?

How does a STRAIGHT alignment between Earth, the sun, and the moon impact the tides on Earth?

Identify one process that causes clouds to form on the windward side of a mountain

Which part of the Sun’s electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?

The formula MASS divided by VOLUME gives

Which of these is likely to occur after moist air is cooled below its dew point?

Which consequence could an exponentially growing human population have ondrinkable water?

What is the zero degree longitude line that runs through Greenwich, England?

The photo below demonstrates the "wobbling" of earth's axis during rotation and is known as

Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer of Earth?

Which weather change is most likely indicated by rapidly falling barometric pressure?

Use the diagram to answer the question

Which type of nuclear reaction is used by the Sun?

The sun is in what stage of its life cycle?

The sun's surface is almost 6000 degrees K. Cool areas on the surface are known as

A local government is considering building a dam. Which is an advantage of building a dam?

The movement of tectonic plates is inferred by many scientists to be driven by

The youngest rocks on the ocean floor are typically located near what feature?

The theory that our universe was created when all matter&energy was sent out from one point is

How does heat from the sun get to Earth?

Which structure can form as a result of a divergent plate boundary?

Scientists can use the time differences between P-waves and S-waves to determine the following:

What are humans most directly impacting when they kill off a species of plant or animal?

The seasons of the year on Earth are determined by the ____________.

Which can help reduce human impacts on the atmosphere?

This illustrates the change in DIRECTION of Earth's tilt every 26,000-27,000 years, known as

digging a well along a coastal area will likely result in what?

__________ is evidence of Seafloor Spreading, while Seafloor Spreading is evidence of ________.

Earth moves fastest when it is closest to the Sun & slowest when farther away is explained by

This is formed when impermeable rock forces groundwater to move up and flow onto the surface?

The sun produces energy through nuclear fusion by converting:

Which diagram represents a divergent boundary?

Before lava reaches the surface, the molten material is called 

Why does the moon have a greater effect on the tides than the sun?