Enviro Science Midterm Exam Review

The primary cause of continental drift, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions is:

What human activities are believed to be the cause of global warming?

A mountain that is built from layers of cooled lava, ash, and cinders:

What process of the water cycle leads to the formation of clouds?

A giant wave of water that forms as a result of a major earthquake:

Which is an effect of a volcanic eruption?

Which of the following actions can people do to lessen their impact on climate change?

Most of Earth's volcanoes and earthquakes occur in a belt called the:

Compared to developed countries, individuals in developing nations have:

Most of today's environmental problems began during which period in human history?

The process of ______ continually adds new crust to the ocean floor along a mid-ocean ridge.

What is the correct order of Earth's layers, starting at the surface?

Which of the following are examples of greenhouse gases?

Which of the following lists contains the names of developed countries?

Most damage from an earthquake usually occurs:

If the locations of EQs and volcanoes were plotted on a world map, they would occur:

The Hawaiian Islands are volcanic mountains that formed at:

The diagram below best illustrates:

Earthquakes release energy in the form of:

All of these fields of study contribute to environmental science except:

The type of tectonic plate bounday where two plates push together:

The place where two tectonic plates move away from each other:

What causes an earthquake?

When continental plates pull apart at a divergent boundary, a(n) _________forms.

What effect is caused by gases trapping heat close to Earth's surface?

The major environmental problem(s) include:

The layer of the atmosphere that protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation is the:

If the supply of oil declined but the demand stayed the same:

The part of the mantle called the _______ is made of soft, hot rock.

In which country is the average citizen likely to be using the most natural resources?