Science 8 final exam review

The Sun appears larger than other stars because of its

Which change would probably occur if the climate became more humid?

In which type of climate does the greatest amount of chemical weathering of rock occur?

In New York State an observer will usually see the Sun rise in the

Most of the atmosphere is made up of the gases

When visible light strikes a snow-covered, flat field at a low angle, most of the energy will

What motion of Earth is shown in the diagram?

Which two processes result in the formation of igneous rock?

What is the latitude and longitude of point D?

The layer of rock around the Earth is called the

Weather forecasts are more accurate today than in the past due to

The length of a month is determined by the

The liquid part of Earth is called the

The gravitational force between the Moon and Earth depends on

A full moon is observed in Buffalo, NY on June 1.  When will the next full moon occur?

Which air mass contains the coldest and driest air?

The arrows represent the transfer of energy by

As slope increases, the average velocity of a stream will

An increase in which gas would cause the most greenhouse warming of Earth's atmosphere?

Which weather event has heavy precipitation, strong winds, and temperatures below 0 Celsius?

By which processes are rocks broken up and moved to different locations?

The gas that blocks UV radiation in the upper atmosphere is

Which motion do the arrows in the diagram represent?

Which position of Earth represents summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

The primary factor controlling these climate zones is

On which date does North America usually experience the longest period of daylight?

One complete revolution of Earth around the Sun equals a

As altitude increases, air pressure

In which compass direction will a low pressure system move across the U.S.?

The Moon's surface is visible to an observer on Earth because the Moon

The apparent rising and setting of the Sun as seen from Earth are caused by

Which weather condition is associated with fronts?

A belt of asteroids is located between which two planets?

One complete rotation of Earth on its axis makes up a

Which weather condition is measured by this instrument?

Rocks are classified as igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic based on

Which direction will this hurricane most likely move toward?

The average temperature of the planets

What do igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks have in common?

Which process must occur for clouds to form?

Which layer contains the oldest fossils?

Which of the following is a gaseous planet?

What type of rock is this?

Which position represents a full moon as seen from Earth?

Which statement best explains the apparent daily motion of the stars around Polaris?

Which statement applies to an approaching hurricane?

Chemical weathering of rock occurs when

From September 23 to December 20, the length of a shadow at noon will

A sudden change in weather is most likely caused by

Which list shows the celestial features in order of increasing size?

Why are craters more obvious on the Moon than on Earth?