Earth & Environmental Science NCFE Review

The formula MASS divided by VOLUME gives

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

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

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

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

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

Use the diagram to answer the question

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

Before lava reaches the surface, the molten material is called 

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

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

How can water be an agent for physical/mechanical weathering?

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

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

Which can help reduce human impacts on the atmosphere?

Which diagram represents a divergent boundary?

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

The sun produces energy through nuclear fusion by converting:

The place where an earthquake originates is called the

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

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

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

Which statement describes the motion of Earth around the sun?

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

The picture below shows a _________ fault?

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

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

What causes the Earth to have seasons?

The sun is in what stage of its life cycle?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our solar system is considered to be

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

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

What is the approximate rate of Earth’s rotation?

Which events are most closely associated with mountains and volcanoes?

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

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

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

Which of these is caused by the rotation of Earth?

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

Which of the following systems purifies the water you drink?

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

Which describes a disadvantage to adding large quantities of sand to stabilize the shoreline.

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

Which variable could be changed by the experimenter?

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

Which is most likely a prevention strategy for flooding? 

How does heat from the sun get to Earth?

Which type of nuclear reaction is used by the Sun?

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

Which fuel source can be used to live more sustainably?

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

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

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

Why is there a full Moon approximately once a month?

Put the following in order - from largest to smallest

What is the approximate location of point A?

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

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

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

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

Which part of the Sun’s electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?

On a topographic map, lines spaced far apart indicate

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

Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?

In which atmospheric layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?

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

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

What is the source of energy for the sun?

Which is an example of point source pollution?

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

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