Earth Science Exam Review

Which movement is the reason for the Earth year being 365 days?

Where does ground water move but not fill the pore space in the rock/sediment?

What is the process in which one type of rock is changed into other types of rock?

Why is solar power generally considered a renewable form of energy?

which is the shape of every planet’s orbit around the Sun?

If two continental plates converge, what type of geological event will occur?

Why are different constellations visible in different seasons?

Which is a major force of shoreline reshaping in North Carolina?

What energy resource produces solid wastes that must be stored in isolation for long periods?

How does deforestation affect global warming?

What are the two main factors that influence ocean currents?

Which will help groundwater flow most easily?

Where and why do temperate rainforests exist in NC?

Which fuel produces the least air pollution?

Which of the following sediments are the smallest in size?

Which layer of the atmosphere contains weather, clouds, pollution and life forms?

What best describes the energy of the Sun that moves through space?

Which man-made source contributes most to the formation of acid rain?

Which energy source has the lowest long–term environmental impact?

Which type of weather front will often be preceded by fog?

Where can you find the practice final exam that is VERY SIMILAR to the real final exam?

How do the Sun and Moon affect Earth's tides?

How does agriculture affect water in a river's floodplain?

what is the climate in coastal towns and cities compared to inland cities?

Which best describes the function of a keystone species in an ecosystem?