Bartlett Earth & Environmental Science NCFE Review

Sand can be added to the beach to stabilize the shoreline. What is a disadvantage?

Which seismic wave is the last to arrive and is the strongest?

Which would produce the most severe earthquake damage along surface of Earth?

__________ is evidence of Seafloor Spreading, while Seafloor Spreading is evidence of ________.

Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth's Atmosphere?

The layer with the highest amount of Humus (organic material) is known as layer

Which most likely occurs when fast moving cold air moves into a region of warmer, moist air?

Which consequence could exponentially growing human pop have on drinkable water?

digging a well along a coastal area will likely result in what?

Identify one process that causes clouds to form on the windward side of a mountain

Which of the following affects the amount of destruction caused by earthquake vibrations?

Energy is produced within a star’s core by the process of

Which is a consequence for drilling for freshwater along coastal area?

A change in the direction of the axis, but without any change in the tilt

Carbon dioxide and methane cause global warming because they are excellent absorbers of

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

How does a STRAIGHT alignment between Earth, the sun, and the moon impact the tides on Earth?

What chemical has slowly depleted the Ozone layer of the years?

Which consequence could an exponentially growing human pop have on drinkable water?

Why do green plants require solar energy?

Which part of Earth’s interior has convection currents that cause tectonic plates to move?

Which is a major source of AIR pollution created by humans?

Which variable could be changed by the experimenter?

How does heat from the sun get to Earth?

Which results from the unequal heating of the ocean water of Earth? (Poles=Cold, Equator=Warm)

What is the zero degree longitude line that runs through Greenwich, England?

Which fuel source can be used to live more sustainably?

How does a straight alignment between Earth, sun, & moon impact tides?

The sun is in what stage of its life cycle?

This illustrates the change in DIRECTION of Earth's tilt every 26,000-27,000 years, known as

The place where an earthquake originates is called the

Which diagram represents a divergent boundary?

Earth moves fastest when it is closest to the Sun & slowest when farther away is explained by

How does heat from the sun get to Earth?

The most destructive aspect of submarine (underwater) earthquakes is the production of :

Which agent of erosion leads to the destruction AND formation of sand dunes?

Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?

What is the approximate location of point A?

Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are primarily caused by

In which atmospheric layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?

Which is an example of point source pollution?

Which statement describes the motion of Earth around the sun?

Local government is considering whether to build a damn? Which is an advantage?

Scientists can use the time differences between P-waves and S-waves to determine the following:

Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?

The theory that our universe was created when all matter&energy was sent out from one point is

Which of the following was built up by sediment from NC rivers?

Which of these is likely to occur after moist air is cooled below its dew point?

How would you describe the shape of Earth's planetary orbit?

Which describes a disadvantage to adding large quantities of sand to stabilize the shoreline.

What is an ecological footprint?

Which is a major source of air pollution created by humans?

How could the removal of trees & other vegetation impact an environment?

How could long-term decrease in precipitation impact an area?

What is the approximate rate of Earth’s rotation?

Before lava reaches the surface, the molten material is called 

How can water be an agent for physical/mechanical weathering? (remember mechanics use tools)

In which atmospheric layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?

What hypothesis states that the continents were once joined to form a single supercontinent?

The line joining the planet to the Sun sweeps out equal areas in equal times during orbit

Which of the following systems purifies the water you drink?

Which can help reduce human impacts on the atmosphere?

What is the source of energy for the sun?

The picture below shows a _________ fault?

What is the min # of seismic stations needed to determine the location of an earthquake?

Mountains form at what type of boundary?

The particles ejected in volcanic eruptions are called:

How could the removal of trees and other vegetation impact the LITHOSPHERE?

Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth’s atmosphere?

Unusually warm temps caused by a change in ocean currents

The most destructive aspect of submarine earthquakes is the production of :

What causes the Earth to have seasons?

Which structure can form as a result of a divergent plate boundary?

What are humans most directly impacting when they kill off a species of plant or animal?

Put the following in order - from largest to smallest

The formula MASS divided by VOLUME gives

All of the following support the theory of continental drift except

The sun's surface is almost 6000 degrees K. Cool areas on the surface are known as

Which type of nuclear reaction is used by the Sun?

The movement of tectonic plates is inferred by many scientists to be driven by

Why is there a full Moon approximately once a month?

Which correctly sorts the celestial bodies from largest to smallest?

What information can scientists gain from studying the P and S waves of an earthquake?

How can water be an agent of physical weathering?

Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer of Earth?

Which of these is caused by the rotation of Earth?

Which structure can form as a result of a divergent plate boundary?

Which consequence could an exponentially growing human population have ondrinkable water?

Which is most likely a prevention strategy for flooding?

The seasons of the year on Earth are determined by the ____________.

What is formed with impermeable rock forces grndwater to move laterally & emerge to the surface

Which results from the unequal heating of the ocean water on Earth?

The length of an Earth day is determined by the time required for approximately one of

Earth’s outer core and inner core are both inferred to be

The photo below demonstrates the "wobbling" of earth's axis during rotation and is known as

Which of the following was formed in NC due to uplifting of rock?

On a topographic map, _____ is measured as the distance above or below sea level

The sun produces energy through nuclear fusion by converting:

Why does the moon have a greater effect on the tides than the sun?

Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer of Earth?

Use the diagram to answer the question

If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, which statement is true?

What is the difference between magma and lava?

Which is the best example of human impacts on the biosphere?

What will most likely happen in the human population continues to grow at current rates?

Which contributes to the formation of hurricanes during the late summer?

Which events are most closely associated with mountains and volcanoes?

Which of the following atmospheric layer is the hottest?

A local government is considering building a dam. Which is an advantage of building a dam?

Which statement describes the motion of Earth around the sun?

Most of the active volcanoes on Earth are located in a belt known as the:

In North Carolina, summer is warmer than winter because in summer North Carolina has

Which weather change is most likely indicated by rapidly falling barometric pressure?

This is formed when impermeable rock forces groundwater to move up and flow onto the surface?

At which boundary do plates scrape past each other, creating cracks and causing earthquakes?

Which statement describes the general movement of air masses?

The observation that waves lengthen as objects move away and shorten as they approach is called

What is the primary function of the clear glass of the greenhouse?

What causes Earth's seasons?

Which agent of erosion leads to the formation of sand dunes?

How is igneous rock formed?

Which part of the Sun’s electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?

The youngest rocks on the ocean floor are typically located near what feature?

Our solar system is considered to be

Which is most likely a prevention strategy for flooding? 

On a topographic map, lines spaced far apart indicate

What surface feature is NOT formed at an oceanic-oceanic CONVERGENT boundary?

Which could most likely have a lasting negative impact on biodiversity of an area?

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor?

Which would produce the most severe earthquake damage along the surface ofEarth?

Which type of renewable energy would work best on NC's coast?

What type of rock is formed through heat and pressure?

Which of the following is not a negative consequence of over harvesting?