Which of the following is NOT an example of non-point source pollution?

Natural gas pipeline crack in extremem cold conditions

Which of the following best describes a cause of desertification?

Soil erosion due to livestock grazing

Precipitation occurs because

the droplets are too heavy for the air to hold

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1
How much of the Earth's water is salt water?
76%
97%
80%
55%
2
Which step in the diagram require thermal energy (sun)?
H
C
E
F
3
Which of the following is NOT an example of non-point source pollution?
Natural gas pipeline crack in extremem cold conditions
Fertilzer runoff from corn fields in Indiana
Soil and silt erosion
Waste runoff from large pig farm
4
All of the following are examples of natural climate change, EXCEPT
Ozone depletion
Earth's position and tilt
Movement of continental plates
Volcanic eruptions
5
Water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers is called
groundwater
rainwater
salt water
water vapor
6
If water was heated on a hot plate to model the water cycle, the hot plate represents
the moon
the wind
gravity
the sun
7
The next unit of Science 8-1 is
Orinthology
Physics
Chemistry
Life Science
8
How does water enter the area marked 'A'
Infiltration
Evaporation
Condensation
Transpiration
9
Mrs. Davis enjoys a good Thanksgiving Feast. Which of the following is her favorite food?
Turkey (gobble gobble)
Rolls
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Dressing
10
Which of the following best describes a cause of desertification?
Water pollution due to point source sources
Air pollution killing the plant life
Soil erosion due to livestock grazing
Global warming due to manufacturing
11
Precipitation occurs because
the water increases its density
the droplets are too heavy for the air to hold
the droplets evaporate in the air
the droplets are too light for the air to hold
12
Greenhouse gases abosrb
radiation from the moon
fossil fuels
radiation from the sun
carbon dioxide from humans
13
Plants use water to
change their behavior
release as a waste product
attract pollinators
keep predators away
14
The amount of water on the Earth grows by ____ each year.
0%
5%
35%
10%

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