Which would most likely cause a reduction in the amount of coal and natural gas on Earth?

a continual increase in the number of people on Earth

How do weathering and erosion affect Earth's surface?

Both break down rocks and create new soil.

Which will most likely occur before a volcanic eruption?

increase in earthquake activity

How could the introduction of nonnative species of plant affect an ecosystem in North Carolina?

Takes over the habitats of the native plant species.

Which is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?

an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation

How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?

by changing the amount of direct solar energy reaching Earth

Which is a farming technique that could improve the soil and the environment?

creating undisturbed layers of mulch in the soil

How can urbanization affect a local area?

It can increase the risk of flooding in an area.

Which is a biotic factor that could affect an ecosystem?

bacteria harming the health of organisms in an ecosystem

Which is the best way to conserve worldwide freshwater resources?

use more efficient irrigation techniques

What lasting impact can upgrading purification &management systems have on available freshwater

It could cause an increase in the freshwater supply.

What is most responsible for the presence of groundwater in an area?

movement of surface water and precipitation thru soil & rock

Which would best aid a farmer in transitioning from conventional farming to sustainable farming

rotate the types of crops grown

Subsurface ocean currents circulate warm water near equator to colder water. What is main cause

differences in density of ocean water

A rural forest receives a lot of rain in a short time. What would most likely cause flooding?

if the ground of the area is already saturated with water

How can oil and natural gas be extracted from the earth?

by drilling deep beneath the ground

Which is an effect of lower levels of solar radiation striking Earth?

decreased rates of photosynthesis

Which statement best describes the ozone layer of Earth?

Helps reduce amount of UV radiation reaching the Earth.

Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?

increase stability of ecosystems during environmental change

What is the main cause of Urban City X being an urban heat island?

the construction of parking areas and road systems

What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?

increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels

Cracks in rocks widen as water in them freezes and thaws. How does this affect the surface?

It exposes rocks to increased rates of erosion & weathering.

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Questions 26

Answers

1
Which would most likely cause a reduction in the amount of coal and natural gas on Earth?
continual decrease in amount of water in Earth’s aquifers
continual increase in amount of pollution in the atmosphere
a continual increase in the number of people on Earth
a continual decrease in the amount of rain forests on Earth
2
How do weathering and erosion affect Earth's surface?
Both break down rocks and create new soil.
Both force tectonic plates to move across the ocean floor.
Both cause sedimentary rocks to form igneous rocks.
Both cause mountain ranges to become taller.
3
Which will most likely occur before a volcanic eruption?
increase in mud flow
increase in earthquake activity
increase in lava flow
increase in acid rain production
4
Which is the most common contamination source for freshwater resources?
melting of glaciersl
lightning
runoff
digging wells
5
How could the introduction of nonnative species of plant affect an ecosystem in North Carolina?
Reduces competition for space and light with native plants.
Takes over the habitats of the native plant species.
Pollinates native plant, producing disease-resistant plants.
Causes some insect species to destroy native plant species.
6
Which is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?
an increase in acid precipitation
an increase in levels of methane gas in the atmosphere
an increase in ozone levels in the upper atmosphere
an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation
7
How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?
by changing the speed of the rotation of Earth
by deflecting harmful rays of radiation emitted by the sun
by influencing rates of chemical reactions in the atmosphere
by changing the amount of direct solar energy reaching Earth
8
Which is a farming technique that could improve the soil and the environment?
creating undisturbed layers of mulch in the soil
placing inorganic chemical fertilizers in the soil
using fueled machines that will turn the soil continuously
irrigating the soil with salty water
9
How can urbanization affect a local area?
It can increase the risk of flooding in an area.
It can increase the number of invasive species in an area.
It can decrease the need for natural resources in an area.
It can decrease the risk of water pollution in an area.
10
Which will most likely form when movement on a plate boundary forces a landmass to pull apart?
continental rift
volcanic island arc
oceanic trench
continental mountains
11
Which is a biotic factor that could affect an ecosystem?
high levels of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere
dust storms moving through an ecosystem
large amounts of acid rain precipitation seeping into soil
bacteria harming the health of organisms in an ecosystem
12
Which is the best way to conserve worldwide freshwater resources?
develop more modern coal-powered plants
use more efficient irrigation techniques
build more roads and highways for cars and trucks
increase the amount of land used to raise cattle
13
What lasting impact can upgrading purification &management systems have on available freshwater
It could cause an increase in the freshwater supply.
It could cause a decrease in the water levels.
It could cause a decrease in water demand.
It could cause an increase in waterborne diseases.
14
What is most responsible for the presence of groundwater in an area?
the movement of water from streams and rivers to watersheds
movement of surface water and precipitation thru soil & rock
the movement of surface water through impermeable rock
movement of water from a confined aquifer into surface water
15
Which would best aid a farmer in transitioning from conventional farming to sustainable farming
plant only genetically modified crops
rotate the types of crops grown
irrigate crops using well water
reduce the ratio of essential elements in the fertilizer
16
Subsurface ocean currents circulate warm water near equator to colder water. What is main cause
differences in the topography along the ocean floor
movement of the jet stream
differences in density of ocean water
the rotation of Earth on its axis
17
A rural forest receives a lot of rain in a short time. What would most likely cause flooding?
if the ground of the area is already saturated with water
if the area has a large uncharged aquifer beneath it
if the water level in area is below the zone of saturation
if the ground of the area is mostly sandy soil
18
How can oil and natural gas be extracted from the earth?
by strip-mining in mountainous areas
by drilling deep beneath the ground
by digging in areas of volcanoes
by removing limestone deposits from the ground
19
Which natural phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?
seasonal changes
day and night
deep ocean currents
movement of tectonic plates
20
Which is an effect of lower levels of solar radiation striking Earth?
decreased carbon dioxide levels
decreased rates of photosynthesis
increased incidences of skin cancer
increased phytoplankton activity
21
Which storm most likely develops as air masses interact with warm water in NW Pacific Ocean?
monsoon
typhoon
tornado
blizzard
22
Which statement best describes the ozone layer of Earth?
Forms a magnetic field in the mesosphere of Earth.
Helps reduce amount of UV radiation reaching the Earth.
Prevents formation of severe storms in the stratosphere
Increases the amount of nitrogen in troposphere of Earth.
23
Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?
decrease the amount of global predator populations
increase amount of nonrenewable resources located in earth
decrease the stability of major global ocean currents
increase stability of ecosystems during environmental change
24
What is the main cause of Urban City X being an urban heat island?
the construction of parking areas and road systems
the building of rooftop gardens
the planting of trees and other vegetation
the installation of solar panels
25
What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?
decreased amounts of acid rain
decreased rates of erosion
increased atmospheric oxygen levels
increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
26
Cracks in rocks widen as water in them freezes and thaws. How does this affect the surface?
It limits the exposure of rocks to acid precipitation.
It exposes rocks to increased rates of erosion & weathering.
It reduces the rates of soil formation.
It changes the chemical composition of the rocks.

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NC Earth Science Released Questions 2016

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Questions 26

Answers

1
Which would most likely cause a reduction in the amount of coal and natural gas on Earth?
continual decrease in amount of water in Earth’s aquifers
continual increase in amount of pollution in the atmosphere
a continual increase in the number of people on Earth
a continual decrease in the amount of rain forests on Earth
2
How do weathering and erosion affect Earth's surface?
Both break down rocks and create new soil.
Both force tectonic plates to move across the ocean floor.
Both cause sedimentary rocks to form igneous rocks.
Both cause mountain ranges to become taller.
3
Which will most likely occur before a volcanic eruption?
increase in mud flow
increase in earthquake activity
increase in lava flow
increase in acid rain production
4
Which is the most common contamination source for freshwater resources?
melting of glaciersl
lightning
runoff
digging wells
5
How could the introduction of nonnative species of plant affect an ecosystem in North Carolina?
Reduces competition for space and light with native plants.
Takes over the habitats of the native plant species.
Pollinates native plant, producing disease-resistant plants.
Causes some insect species to destroy native plant species.
6
Which is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?
an increase in acid precipitation
an increase in levels of methane gas in the atmosphere
an increase in ozone levels in the upper atmosphere
an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation
7
How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?
by changing the speed of the rotation of Earth
by deflecting harmful rays of radiation emitted by the sun
by influencing rates of chemical reactions in the atmosphere
by changing the amount of direct solar energy reaching Earth
8
Which is a farming technique that could improve the soil and the environment?
creating undisturbed layers of mulch in the soil
placing inorganic chemical fertilizers in the soil
using fueled machines that will turn the soil continuously
irrigating the soil with salty water
9
How can urbanization affect a local area?
It can increase the risk of flooding in an area.
It can increase the number of invasive species in an area.
It can decrease the need for natural resources in an area.
It can decrease the risk of water pollution in an area.
10
Which will most likely form when movement on a plate boundary forces a landmass to pull apart?
continental rift
volcanic island arc
oceanic trench
continental mountains
11
Which is a biotic factor that could affect an ecosystem?
high levels of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere
dust storms moving through an ecosystem
large amounts of acid rain precipitation seeping into soil
bacteria harming the health of organisms in an ecosystem
12
Which is the best way to conserve worldwide freshwater resources?
develop more modern coal-powered plants
use more efficient irrigation techniques
build more roads and highways for cars and trucks
increase the amount of land used to raise cattle
13
What lasting impact can upgrading purification &management systems have on available freshwater
It could cause an increase in the freshwater supply.
It could cause a decrease in the water levels.
It could cause a decrease in water demand.
It could cause an increase in waterborne diseases.
14
What is most responsible for the presence of groundwater in an area?
the movement of water from streams and rivers to watersheds
movement of surface water and precipitation thru soil & rock
the movement of surface water through impermeable rock
movement of water from a confined aquifer into surface water
15
Which would best aid a farmer in transitioning from conventional farming to sustainable farming
plant only genetically modified crops
rotate the types of crops grown
irrigate crops using well water
reduce the ratio of essential elements in the fertilizer
16
Subsurface ocean currents circulate warm water near equator to colder water. What is main cause
differences in the topography along the ocean floor
movement of the jet stream
differences in density of ocean water
the rotation of Earth on its axis
17
A rural forest receives a lot of rain in a short time. What would most likely cause flooding?
if the ground of the area is already saturated with water
if the area has a large uncharged aquifer beneath it
if the water level in area is below the zone of saturation
if the ground of the area is mostly sandy soil
18
How can oil and natural gas be extracted from the earth?
by strip-mining in mountainous areas
by drilling deep beneath the ground
by digging in areas of volcanoes
by removing limestone deposits from the ground
19
Which natural phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?
seasonal changes
day and night
deep ocean currents
movement of tectonic plates
20
Which is an effect of lower levels of solar radiation striking Earth?
decreased carbon dioxide levels
decreased rates of photosynthesis
increased incidences of skin cancer
increased phytoplankton activity
21
Which storm most likely develops as air masses interact with warm water in NW Pacific Ocean?
monsoon
typhoon
tornado
blizzard
22
Which statement best describes the ozone layer of Earth?
Forms a magnetic field in the mesosphere of Earth.
Helps reduce amount of UV radiation reaching the Earth.
Prevents formation of severe storms in the stratosphere
Increases the amount of nitrogen in troposphere of Earth.
23
Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?
decrease the amount of global predator populations
increase amount of nonrenewable resources located in earth
decrease the stability of major global ocean currents
increase stability of ecosystems during environmental change
24
What is the main cause of Urban City X being an urban heat island?
the construction of parking areas and road systems
the building of rooftop gardens
the planting of trees and other vegetation
the installation of solar panels
25
What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?
decreased amounts of acid rain
decreased rates of erosion
increased atmospheric oxygen levels
increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
26
Cracks in rocks widen as water in them freezes and thaws. How does this affect the surface?
It limits the exposure of rocks to acid precipitation.
It exposes rocks to increased rates of erosion & weathering.
It reduces the rates of soil formation.
It changes the chemical composition of the rocks.