The highest and lowest tides are known as the spring tides. When do these tides occur?

During the new moon and full moon phases

Determining how the sea floor changes over time has given scientists information about the ___.

formation rate of the ocean crust

Regions near the equator have a more consistent climate than middle latitude regions because___

They get about the same amount of radiant energy year-round.

Under which condition would a lowering of the water table most likely occur?

Extended drought over the recharge zone

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2015 VA Released Earth Science SOL - Earth/Space Systems

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1
The highest and lowest tides are known as the spring tides. When do these tides occur?
Between the half moon and full moon phases
During the new moon and full moon phases
Between the full moon and crescent moon phases
During the new moon and crescent moon phases
2
Determining how the sea floor changes over time has given scientists information about the ___.
impact of the atmosphere on ocean depth
patterns of carbon monoxide
formation rate of the ocean crust
circulation of solar energy
3
Which characteristics do all the planets in our solar system have in common?
Angle of axial tilt
Percentages of atmospheric gases
Features of a rocky crust
Direction of revolution
4
Regions near the equator have a more consistent climate than middle latitude regions because___
They get about the same amount of radiant energy year-round.
They are close to large areas of very warm ocean water.
They have high averages of yearly rainfall.
They have strong, moist westerly prevailing winds.
5
Under which condition would a lowering of the water table most likely occur?
Icecaps expand and cause lower sea levels
Slow evaporation of heavy rainfall
Decreased runnoff due to the planting of grass
Extended drought over the recharge zone
6
Some ponds increase the amount of water seeping in the ground. These ponds won't work in___.
rock with high porosity
locations with shallow wells
areas with deep surface sands
soils with low permeability
7
Spacecraft traveling to Jupiter from Earth would likely have to navigate through or around_____
Uranus
Neptune
Asteroid belt
Comet's tail
8
Which natural process is the main cause of the ocean currents shown?
Convection
Orbit of Earth
Drift of continents
Evaporation
9
This weather map helps to predict the location where a storm will occur by showing ______.
humidity
wind speed
air pressure
temperature

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