What effect would uncontrolled population growth have on land?

decreased soil fertility and increased erosion

Where are most volcanoes located?

at convergent boundaries, divergent boundaries, and hot spots

Why are some constellations more prominent in the summer than they are in the winter?

because of Earth revolving around the sun

Which could increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

burning coal to produce electricity

Which of these statements best explains the shape of Earth?

it is larger at the equator due to its rotaiton

If people in an area have limited access to freshwater resources, what will most likely result?

a decrease in sanitation and increase in disease

What would most likely happen if coastal North Carolina increased implementation of wind energy?

The production of greenhouse gases would decrease.

What will most likely influence global sea levels?

an increase in global temperatures

What is most likely to occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned in a relatively straight line?

a larger than normal height difference between low tide and high tide

Which result is most likely to occur after excessive withdrawal of groundwater in coastal areas?

intrusion of salt water into the water table

Which interaction of a biotic and an abiotic factor can help stabilize a forest area in North Carolina?

increased decaying organic material, adding nutrients to soil in the area

Bedrock that is closer to oceanic ridges is younger in age than bedrock that is far away. What can best be concluded?

the shape of the Earth's lithosphere is continually changing

What will most likely happen if a warm ocean current travels north or south from the equator?

The current will become cooler, causing it to become more dense and sink.

How does the energy produced by the sun travel to Earth?

by the radiation of electromagnetic waves through space

Which of the following could result from long term, massive amounts of deforestation?

The risk of landslides across the country will increase.

How could a global decrease in plant diversity affect the biosphere?

It could cause a decrease in animal populations in the biosphere.

Which is a major source of air pollution?

small farms raising large numbers of animals such as cows and pigs

Which is one way poor use of fertilizers in agriculture can affect the environment?

It can cause pollution of water in lakes and rivers.

Which action will most likely cause a negative impact on the biodiversity of a small region?

draining a wetland for the development of a new park

Which has the greatest influence on wind speed?

differences in the density of adjacent air masses

Two farmers decide to plant fewer types of corn in their fields. What affect will this lowered biodiversity have?

Planting fewer types of corn will make it more vulnerable to pathogens

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1
Which is one way surface water may become groundwater?
infiltration
runoff
evaporation
condensation
2
What effect would uncontrolled population growth have on land?
increased soil fertility and decreased erosion
decreased soil fertility and decreased erosion
increased soil fertility and increased erosion
decreased soil fertility and increased erosion
3
Where are most volcanoes located?
at divergent boundaries, convergent boundaries, and transform boundaries
at divergent boundaries, transform boundaries, and hot spots
at convergent boundaries, divergent boundaries, and hot spots
at convergent boundaries, hot spots, and transform boundaries
4
What type of soil does a farmer have if the soil contains 20% clay, 40% silt, and 40% sand?
loam
clay
sandy loam
silty loam
5
Why are some constellations more prominent in the summer than they are in the winter?
because of Earth's rotation on its axis
because of stars revolving around Earth
because of Earth revolving around the sun
because of the change in the barycenter of Earth
6
Which could increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
burning coal to produce electricity
creating wind farms in desert areas
planting trees in areas that have been deforested
reducing the use of gasoline-powered vehicles
7
Which of these statements best explains the shape of Earth?
it is larger at the prime meridian due to its rotation
it is larger at the prime meridian due to its revolution
it is larger at the equator due to its revolution
it is larger at the equator due to its rotaiton
8
What is an effect of deforestation?
decrease in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
decrease in rainwater runoff
decrease in biodiversity
decrease in the amount of water on Earth
9
Which geographic features form as a result of continental-continental convergent plates?
mountain ranges
rift valley
volcanic island
oceanic trenches
10
If people in an area have limited access to freshwater resources, what will most likely result?
an increase in the number of aquifers
a decrease in sanitation and increase in disease
an increase in biodiversity
a decrease in weathering and erosion
11
What would most likely result if more farms were developed along river basins in North Carolina?
an increase in water pollution
an increase in nonnative species
an increase in average rainfall
an increase in severe weather events
12
In the hydrologic cycle, which process contributes to a decrease in groundwater levels?
infiltration
evaopration
precipitation
condensation
13
What would most likely happen if coastal North Carolina increased implementation of wind energy?
The production of greenhouse gases would decrease.
The energy output would be consistent because wind patterns are predictable
Investment costs to taxpayers would decrease
Turbines could be built in highly populated areas because of low noise poll
14
Nuclear power and drilling for oil can both affect ecosystems. Which impact can only be caused by nuclear power?
exposure to uranium
air pollution
water contamination
spread of invasive species
15
What will most likely influence global sea levels?
an increase in cyclone events around the globe
an increase in global atmospheric nitrogen
an increase in earthquake events around the globe
an increase in global temperatures
16
What is most likely to occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned in a relatively straight line?
more earthquakes near the equator and fewer at the poles
an increase in temperature near the equator
a larger than normal height difference between low tide and high tide
a decrease in global wind patterns
17
Which result is most likely to occur after excessive withdrawal of groundwater in coastal areas?
dilution of brackish water in estuarine ecosystems
reduced efficiency of local desalination facilities
intrusion of salt water into the water table
increased reliance on irrigation
18
Which interaction of a biotic and an abiotic factor can help stabilize a forest area in North Carolina?
decreased water salinity, reducing biodiversity of animals in the area
increased decaying organic material, adding nutrients to soil in the area
increased precipitation, reducing soil erosion in the area
decreased number of predators, allowing the number of prey to increase
19
Bedrock that is closer to oceanic ridges is younger in age than bedrock that is far away. What can best be concluded?
The movement of continental plates is caused by volcanic eruptions
The oceans are becoming deeper and warmer as more rocks are produced.
The rocks on the ocean floor are producing convergent tectonic plates
the shape of the Earth's lithosphere is continually changing
20
What will most likely happen if a warm ocean current travels north or south from the equator?
The current will become warmer, causing it to become less dense and sink.
The current will become cooler, causing it to become more dense and sink.
The current will become cooler, causing it to become less dense and rise.
The current will become warmer, causing it to become more dense and rise.
21
How does the energy produced by the sun travel to Earth?
by convection of heat through particles in space
by the process of conduction of heat between the sun and Earth
by the magnetic fields between the sun and Earth
by the radiation of electromagnetic waves through space
22
Which of the following could result from long term, massive amounts of deforestation?
The average rainfall for the country will increase
The amount of fertile soil across the country will increase.
The risk of landslides across the country will increase.
The number of earthquakes across the country will decrease.
23
How could a global decrease in plant diversity affect the biosphere?
It could cause a decrease in animal populations in the biosphere.
It could cause a decrease in the amount of water available
It could cause an increase in animal diversity in the biosphere
It could cause an increase in the amount of oxygen gas available
24
Which is a major source of air pollution?
small farms raising large numbers of animals such as cows and pigs
planting more trees in forest areas
the production of energy using solar and nuclear power
building dams for hydroelectric plants
25
What is a possible consequence of the destruction of a marsh?
increased types of plant life
increased habitat for organisms
decreased flooding
decreased filtering of water
26
Which is least likely to cause changes in global climate?
a volcanic eruption
radiation from solar flares
an El Niño event
a tsunami event
27
Which would be the best way to reduce the environmental impact of conventional agricultural practices?
decrease fertilizer usage
increase pesticide use
decrease crop rotation
increase use of nonnative species
28
Which is one way poor use of fertilizers in agriculture can affect the environment?
It can cause an increase in greenhouse gases.
It can reduce the amount of sediment in the local waterways.
It can increase the ability of many species to find suitable habitats
It can cause pollution of water in lakes and rivers.
29
Which action will most likely cause a negative impact on the biodiversity of a small region?
having a controlled burn to remove undergrowth of a forest
draining a wetland for the development of a new park
reducing the amount of pesticides and fertilizers used
planting native species in a bare field to attract wildlife
30
Which is most often a result of a warm air mass moving over a cooler air mass?
an increase in precipitation
an increase in air pressure
an decrease in cloud cover
a decrease in wind speed
31
Which has the greatest influence on wind speed?
differences in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations
differences in ozone levels in the stratosphere
differences in the density of adjacent air masses
differences in atmospheric nitrogen concentrations
32
Two farmers decide to plant fewer types of corn in their fields. What affect will this lowered biodiversity have?
The introduction of invasive plant pathogens will increase the crop yield.
Planting fewer types of corn will make it more vulnerable to pathogens
Predator species that eat corn will lose their food source.
Planting fewer types of corn will add more nutrients to the soil.

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