The interaction between which contributes to the formation of hurricanes during late summer?

Ocean water temperatures and warm air masses

Which describes an advantage of building dams?

it can create a storage place for water

How could thermal pollution (heated water dumped into lakes & rivers) affect aquatic life?

reducing number of aquatic species in the environment

In this food web, how would a drastic decline in the rabbit population impact the community?

the fox population would decrease

Which likely occurs when a fast-moving cold air mass moves into a region of warmer, moist air?

heavy precipitation for a short period of time

Which is a consequence of increased drilling for freshwater along a coastal area?

an intrusion of salt water into aquifers

How could the exponential growth of human population impact regions throughout world?

increase the demand for food in the regions

How could switching from fossil fuel burning to alternative energy resources impact atmosphere?

could decrease CO2 levels of atmosphere

Which describes how a population above the carrying-capacity will impact Earth's resources?

there will be a decrease in natural resources

Why might a government vote against large-scale development of buildings and roads in an area?

may lead to formation of heat islands & impact microclimate

How could an increase in average global temperature influence Earth?

by increasing flooding due to rising sea levels

Which statement describes the general movement of air masses?

they move from high pressure areas to low pressure areas

Which describes an abiotic factor that could impact diversity of an ecosystem?

increased acid rain that changes pH of soil

How is climate different from weather?

Weather - daily forecast; Climate - average over many years

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1
The interaction between which contributes to the formation of hurricanes during late summer?
Ocean water salinity and ocean water density
Ocean water salinity and warm air masses
Ocean water temperatures and warm air masses
Ocean water currents and polar air masses
2
Which describes an advantage of building dams?
it is an inexpensive process
it can create a storage place for water
it can decrease the accumulation of sediment in the water
it can improve the natural habitat of plants & animals
3
How could thermal pollution (heated water dumped into lakes & rivers) affect aquatic life?
increasing life expectancy of animals in aquatic environment
reducing number of aquatic species in the environment
reducing decomposition rate of organisms
increasing dissolved oxygen in the environment
4
In this food web, how would a drastic decline in the rabbit population impact the community?
the fox population would decrease
the grasshopper population would decrease
the mouse population would decrease
the snake population would decrease
5
Which likely occurs when a fast-moving cold air mass moves into a region of warmer, moist air?
light precipitation for a short period of time
light precipitation for a long period of time
heavy precipitation for a long period of time
heavy precipitation for a short period of time
6
Which is a consequence of increased drilling for freshwater along a coastal area?
the destruction of estuaries due to increased sea levels
a decrease in salt concentration in inlet waterways
an intrusion of salt water into aquifers
the loss of water resources in estuaries
7
Which could most likely have a lasting negative impact on the biodiversity of an area?
selective cutting
clear-cutting
a reduction in the use of fertilizers
an increase in plant populations
8
How could the exponential growth of human population impact regions throughout world?
decrease the demand for land in the regions
increase the demand for food in the regions
decrease the amount of pollution in regions
increase the biodiversity of the regions
9
How could switching from fossil fuel burning to alternative energy resources impact atmosphere?
could decrease CO2 levels of atmosphere
could increase sulfur dioxide level of atmosphere
could increase oxygen levels of atmosphere
could increase nitrogen levels of atmosphere
10
Which describes how a population above the carrying-capacity will impact Earth's resources?
there will be an increase in plant production
there will be an increase in freshwater resources
there will be a decrease in natural resources
there will be a decrease in contagious diseases
11
Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer of Earth?
Aerosols
Coal-fired power plants
Burning compost
Vehicle exhaust
12
Which describes kudzu, an introduced plant that grows fast & blocks sunlight to other plants?
an agent of erosion
a noncompetitive species
an abiotic factor
an invasive, nonnative species
13
Why might a government vote against large-scale development of buildings and roads in an area?
may lead to introduction of invasive species
may lead to decrease in acid rain production
may lead to formation of heat islands & impact microclimate
may lead to decreased average annual temperature in area
14
How could an increase in average global temperature influence Earth?
by increasing flooding due to rising sea levels
by increasing formation of sea ice in polar regions
by decreasing periods of drought in water systems
by decreasing erosion in coastal ecosystems
15
Which statement describes the general movement of air masses?
they move from low temperature to high temperature
they move from high pressure areas to low pressure areas
they move from high altitude to low altitude
they move from low humidity to high humidity
16
Which is a major source of air pollution created by humans?
reforestation
hydroelectric plants
industrial factories
nuclear power
17
In which atmospheric layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Thermosphere
Mesosphere
18
Which describes an abiotic factor that could impact diversity of an ecosystem?
increased acid rain that changes pH of soil
An increase in prey which affects number of predators
an invasive species that changes available resources
competition for food between members of same species
19
Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth's atmosphere?
Oxygen (O2)
Argon (Ar)
Nitrogen (N2)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
20
How is climate different from weather?
Climate influences daily activities; weather seasonal
Climate - daily conditions; Weather - seasonal conditions
Weather - daily forecast; Climate - average over many years
Climate constantly changes; weather changes slowly over time

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