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Earth Science B Final Exam Review
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a review for Skyline earth science trimester B
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1
Which of the following is true about greenhouse gases?
They absorb sunlight
They absorb infrared radiation
Nitrogen is an example
They allow infrared radiation to pass through
2
Which is the medium sized particle in soil?
clay
dirt
silt
sand
3
A river carries sediment in it. Which is the smallest particles?
bed load
suspended load
dissolved load
4
This ladybug is using a ____ method to protect crops
pesticide
genetic
bacterial
biological
5
Which energy type is most used in Michigan?
coal
nuclear
natural gas
wind
6
Sunlight will be absorbed by which molecule?
oxygen
carbon dioxide
nonsense! Sunlight will NOT be absorbed by any of these.
methane
7
Which of the following is a Greenhouse Gas?
Nitrous Oxide
Oxygen
All of these are greenhouse gases!!
Nitrogen
8
If water is filling the space between the soil and rocks underground its called
zone of aeration
zone of saturation
well
water table
9
Which word best matches the picture?
transpiration
evaporation
weathering
climate
10
Which of the following is considered nonrenewable?
biomass
solar
hydroelectric
nuclear
11
Which of the following is FALSE
topsoil is the O and A horizon
top soil contains most of the nutrients
top soil cannot be eroded
all of these are false
12
Which of following is true about albedo?
its when sunlight is reflected
Trees have the highest albedo
ice/snow have the lowest albedo
its when sunlight is absorbed
13
The degree at which the Earth is tilted can change. What is this called?
precession
eccentricity
albedo
obliquity
14
Capillary action describes
how water moves from above ground to below ground
how water moves through a plant
how water moves from the atmosphere to the hydrosphere
how water moves from below ground to above ground
15
Which shows the correct process for electricity production?
generator--turbine--water--steam
water--steam--generator--turbine
steam--water--turbine--generator
water--steam--turbine--generator
16
When carbon dioxide is dissolved into the ocean. Which of the following is true?
ocean is a sink and the atmosphere is a source
Both are sources
ocean is a source and the atmosphere is a sink
Both are sinks
17
70% sand, 25% silt, 5% clay
sandy clay
silty loam
loamy sand
sandy loam
18
Which water cycle process is shown in the picture?
freezing
condensation
evaporation
transpiration
19
Which of the following is TRUE about shale
low permeability
all of the above
high porosity
sedimentary rock
20
The energy that drives the water cycle comes from
Earth's core
The Sun
Evaporation
Clouds
21
Which of the following is TRUE?
All of these are True
Golden rice decrease the nutritional value
Golden rice is genetically modified
Golden rice tastes better
22
Washing clothes is.....
an indirect use of water
a direct use of water
23
Which word best matches the picture?
erosion
weathering
soil horizon
terrace
24
The picture shows a watershed. Which statements are true/false?
watershed is land that water runs off into a river
Both of these are false
the Mississippi River has the largest watershed in the US
Both of these are true
25
Which is the best for growing crops?
temperate climate
desert climate
arctic climate
rainforest
26
Which of the following is a product of fracking?
natural gas
methane
shale gas
all of the above
27
The process of fission is associated with which energy type?
coal
biomass
solar
nuclear
28
Which season shows the biggest spike in electricity use?
fall
summer
winter
spring
29
How much of Earth's water is considered fresh water?
2%
0.2%
70%
20%
30
Sometimes the shape of Earth's orbit will change. What is this called?
eccentricity
precession
albedo
obliquity
31
Which is true about aquifers?
they can be replenished by melting snow
there are two types: closed and open
an ideal one has low permeability
an ideal one has low porosity
32
What could have prevented the Dust Bowl?
better farming practices to prevent erosion
reducing carbon dioxide emissions
not building houses and business on farmland
all of the above
33
Which region is best for solar panels?
Southwest
Great Lakes
Southeast
New England
34
The process that breaks rocks down into soil is called?
weathering
erosion
climate
none of the above
35
Which of the following is a CON of fracking
none of the above
clean burning source of energy
causes tornadoes
uses lots of water
