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What is the percentage of oxygen in our atmosphere
78%
21%
1%
none of the above
2
Which zones in the map are most likely to have a temperate climate (warm summers and cold winters)
2 and 5
3 and 4
1 and 6
1, 2. and 3
3
What is the layer of the atmosphere where Earth's weather occurs?
mesosphere
troposphere
thermosphere
stratosphere
4
What layer of the atmosphere is the hottest layer?
mesosphere
thermosphere
stratosphere
troposphere
5
Which gas makes up most of Earth's atmosphere?
hydrogen
argon
nitrogen
oxygen
6
Which phase of the moon is this?
waning gibbous
waxing crescent
waxing gibbous
waning crescent
7
Uneven heating of Earth by the sun causes
precipitation
earthquakes
solar flares
wind
8
The moon gets its light from
the Sun
the Earth
making its own light
the stars
9
Which describes conditions for summer in the Northern Hemisphere?
Southern Hemisphere tilted toward the sun
Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the sun
Northern Hemisphere neither tilted toward or away from the sun
Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the sun
10
Seasons change because
the amount of energy from the sun changes
Earth rotates on its axis
Earth's distance from the sun changes
Earth is tilted on its axis and revolves around the sun
11
In what layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?
stratosphere
thermosphere
mesosphere
troposphere
12
A waxing moon is
a decrease in the visible part of the moon as the days progress
another name for a new moon
another name for a full moon
an increase in the visible part of the moon as the days progress
13
For a solar eclipse to occur
The Earth is located 90 degrees from a line between the Sun and Moon
The moon is located in a straight line between the Sun and Earth
The moon is located 90 degrees from a line between the Sun and Earth
Earth is located in a straight line between the Sun and Moon
14
Which zones on the map are most likely to have a tropical climate (warm summers and warm winters)?
2, 3, and 4
2 and 5
1 and 6
3 and 4
15
Which object has the greatest influence on the tides?
Sun
Moon
Earth
Atmosphere
16
Which phase of the moon is this?
Full Moon
Last Quarter
First Quarter
New Moon
17
The picture below shows an example of
revolution
rotation
18
How many spring tides occur in a lunar cycle?
2
1
4
3
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What is a waning moon?
another name for a full moon
a decrease in the visible surface of the Moon as the days progress
an increase in the visible surface of the Moon as the days progress
another name for a new moon
20
In general the farther the location is from the equator, the cooler the climate.
true
false
21
What is the primary reason that air above the equator is heated more than any other place on Earth?
The equator receives the most sunlight due to Earth's shape
The sunlight on the equator hits at an angle.
The tilt of Earth on its axis causes more sunlight to reach the equator.
There is more water around the equator.
22
What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?
increases
decreases
depends upon the season
stays the same
23
Approximately how long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?
1 month
1 year
1 week
1 day
24
This eclipse occurs when the moon casts a shadow on the Earth
solar eclipse
lunar eclipse
25
As the altitude increases, the density of air
decreases
stays the same
increases
26
Make conclusions about what season you would expect from the picture
It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere
It is summer in the Northern Hemisphere
It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere
It is summer in the Southern Hemisphere
27
This eclipse occurs when the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
28
What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone?
stratosphere
mesosphere
troposphere
thermosphere
29
All of the following are factors that affect precipitation except
prevailing winds
mountain ranges
earthquakes
seasonal winds
30
The picture below shows an example of
revolution
rotation
31
Which side of the globe is currently experiencing nighttime?
A and B
B
Neither A or B
A
32
What causes day and night?
Earth's tilted axis
The moon's revolution around the Earth
Earth's rotation on its axis
Earth's revolution around the sun
33
What season has the shortest amount of daylight hours?
winter
fall
spring
summer
34
A sea breeze keeps you cool at the beach during the hottest part of the day. Why??
similarities in temperature of land and water
warm air rises over land allowing cool air to blow from the ocean
cool air rises over land allowing warm air to blow from the ocean
a thunderstorm is approaching
35
All of the following are factors that affect temperature but
altitude
ocean currents
latitude
the moon
