EES NCFE Review

__________ is evidence of Seafloor Spreading, while Seafloor Spreading is evidence of ________.

The sun produces energy through nuclear fusion by converting:

Which is a major source of AIR pollution created by humans?

Energy is produced within a star’s core by the process of

Put the following in order - from largest to smallest

The most destructive aspect of submarine (underwater) earthquakes is the production of :

The picture below shows a _________ fault?

In North Carolina, summer is warmer than winter because in summer North Carolina has

Which of these is likely to occur after moist air is cooled below its dew point?

Earth moves fastest when it is closest to the Sun & slowest when farther away is explained by

How would you describe the shape of Earth's planetary orbit?

Before lava reaches the surface, the molten material is called 

Which results from the unequal heating of the ocean water of Earth? (Poles=Cold, Equator=Warm)

Which would produce the most severe earthquake damage along the surface ofEarth?

What is the primary function of the clear glass of the greenhouse?

What is the source of energy for the sun?

Which variable could be changed by the experimenter?

The photo below demonstrates the "wobbling" of earth's axis during rotation and is known as

The seasons of the year on Earth are determined by the ____________.

On a topographic map, _____ is measured as the distance above or below sea level

How could the removal of trees and other vegetation impact the LITHOSPHERE?

Why does the moon have a greater effect on the tides than the sun?

Which of these is caused by the rotation of Earth?

A local government is considering building a dam. Which is an advantage of building a dam?

If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, which statement is true?

The observation that waves lengthen as objects move away and shorten as they approach is called

The movement of tectonic plates is inferred by many scientists to be driven by

How can water be an agent for physical/mechanical weathering? (remember mechanics use tools)

What is the approximate rate of Earth’s rotation?

The most destructive aspect of submarine earthquakes is the production of :

Which can help reduce human impacts on the atmosphere?

How does heat from the sun get to Earth?

How does a STRAIGHT alignment between Earth, the sun, and the moon impact the tides on Earth?

Which type of nuclear reaction is used by the Sun?

Which weather change is most likely indicated by rapidly falling barometric pressure?

Which is the best example of human impacts on the biosphere?

Which part of Earth’s interior has convection currents that cause tectonic plates to move?

Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?

Which agent of erosion leads to the destruction AND formation of sand dunes?

Why is there a full Moon approximately once a month?

What surface feature is NOT formed at an oceanic-oceanic CONVERGENT boundary?

What are humans most directly impacting when they kill off a species of plant or animal?

What causes the Earth to have seasons?

This is formed when impermeable rock forces groundwater to move up and flow onto the surface?

Which is most likely a prevention strategy for flooding? 

Our solar system is considered to be

Which events are most closely associated with mountains and volcanoes?

Which is an example of point source pollution?

Earth’s outer core and inner core are both inferred to be

The sun's surface is almost 6000 degrees K. Cool areas on the surface are known as

The length of an Earth day is determined by the time required for approximately one of

Identify one process that causes clouds to form on the windward side of a mountain

Which diagram represents a divergent boundary?

Use the diagram to answer the question

Which type of renewable energy would work best on NC's coast?

This illustrates the change in DIRECTION of Earth's tilt every 26,000-27,000 years, known as

The layer with the highest amount of Humus (organic material) is known as layer

What chemical has slowly depleted the Ozone layer of the years?

Carbon dioxide and methane cause global warming because they are excellent absorbers of

Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are primarily caused by

The youngest rocks on the ocean floor are typically located near what feature?

Which statement describes the motion of Earth around the sun?

Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer of Earth?

The theory that our universe was created when all matter&energy was sent out from one point is

digging a well along a coastal area will likely result in what?

Which consequence could an exponentially growing human population have ondrinkable water?

Which structure can form as a result of a divergent plate boundary?

On a topographic map, lines spaced far apart indicate

In which atmospheric layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?

Which fuel source can be used to live more sustainably?

Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth’s atmosphere?

The place where an earthquake originates is called the

Scientists can use the time differences between P-waves and S-waves to determine the following:

Which of the following systems purifies the water you drink?