Dynamic Earth

Which of the following does not both remove and add gases to the atmosphere?

land surface area where water enters an aquifer

A ___ current consists of air or a liquid moving in a circular path as it is heated and cooled.

rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from clouds

smaller streams or rivers that flow into larger ones

The ozone layer is important to life because...

Where is most of the fresh water on Earth located?

Which of the following is NOT one of the compositional layers of Earth?

The continuous movement of water into the air, onto land, and back to water sources is known as

The energy released by an earthquake occurs in the form of

In equal volumes of ocean water and fresh water, ocean water may be expected to contain more

Surface currents in the ocean can influence______ land areas they flow past because they _____.

The ozone layer is located in the

liquid water is heated by the sun and then rises into the atmosphere as water vapor

_______ gases in the atmosphere trap radiated heat and help maintain surface air temperature.

A large-scale volcanic eruption can cause...

The deepest point on the ocean floor is in the

Which of the following includes all of the water on or near Earth’s surface?

Ocean regulate Earth's temperature by...

Since Earth is a closed system in regard to matter, materials organisms need must be...

Which of the following is not a mechanism of energy transfer through or within the atmosphere?

Deep ocean currents are driven by...

What are wind and water erosion NOT likely to affect?

Which of the following is Earth’s densest atmospheric layer where most weather occurs?

Most of Earth’s active volcanoes on land are located

the flow of heat from a warmer object to a colder object in direct physical contact

a single, large, interconnected body of water that covers 70% of Earth’s surface

vibration caused by slippage along a fault

The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere, where a tri-atomic form of ___________

Currents at the surface of the ocean are driven by