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STEMposium Earth Science Formative

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1
Dead plants decompose and nutrients are returned to the soil; which spheres are interacting?
geosphere and atmosphere
biosphere and atmosphere
biosphere and geosphere
atmosphere and geosphere
2
Why do air masses move from large bodies of water to the land on hot summer days?
specific heat of the landmasses is higher
temperatures of the bodies of water are greater
air over water becomes heavier with water vapor
temperature above the landmasses is greater
3
Too much CO2 in the atmosphere causes glaciers to melt. What will happen to the hydrosphere?
Hydrosphere will grow as the cryosphere moves into it.
Hydrosphere will remain the same.
Geosphere will get pushed into the hydrosphere slower.
Hydrosphere will enter the atmosphere through evaporation.
4
Weather data is different from climate data. Which of these is an example of climate data?
Florida is humid due to its proximity to water.
Florida has foggy mornings in the fall months.
Florida is prone to hurricanes in the fall months.
Florida has afternoon showers in summer months.
5
After the lamp is turned off, what would happen to the soil and water?
Soil with cool faster because it has a lower specific heat
Water will cool faster because it's a good absorber
Water will cool faster because it has a higher specific heat
Soil will cool faster because it's a good reflector