Which would most likely cause a reduction in the amount of coal and natural gas on Earth?

a continual increase in the number of people on Earth

How could the introduction of a nonnative species of plant affect an ecosystem in North Carolina?

It could take over the habitats of the native plant species.

How are hurricanes and tornadoes related to air masses?

They form where air masses meet

Why do planes fly in the stratosphere?

To avoid storms and other weather events

How is climate different from weather?

Climate=observations for several yrs,weather= day-to-day

can kill organisms by thermal shock

What is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?

an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation

Name two sources of air pollution

burning fossil fuels, farming of cows and pigs

How do we describe the motion of Earth around the sun?

Speed decreases the further you get from the sun

Ocean currents continually circulate from the warm waters near the equator to the colder waters in other parts due to?

differences in density of ocean water

How does El Niño affect weather conditions in other parts of the world?

It changes the normal climate patterns

Why would citizens be advised to recycle plastic products?

the products are not biodegradable & would accumulate

Which is a biotic factor that could affect an ecosystem?

bacteria harming the health of organisms in an ecosystem

Which is an advantage of safely using uranium as an energy source rather than using coal?

Uranium does not pollute atmosphere; coal increases CO2

When is the subsurface phase of the water cycle complete?

groundwater emerges in places where water table interacts

Which is a farming technique that could improve the soil and the environment?

creating undisturbed layers of mulch in the soil

How can a family living in the mountains BEST protect their home from a landslide?

Plants and vegetation hold soil in place

0.13°F every ten years. In which way could the average increase in global temperatures influence Earth?

the amount of flooding would increase from sea level rise

How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?

By changing amount of direct solar radiation hitting Earth

How does a cold front form?

Cold air advances, forcing warm air to rise.

What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?

Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels

Name three things that contribute to the United States'/Germany's > ecological impact on the world than other countries

more resources, more developed countries, higher standard of living

Things that affect the amount of destruction caused by earthquake vibrations.

Design of structure, Intensity of EQ, What it's built on

How can water be an agent for physical weathering?

seeping into the cracks of rocks and freezing

Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?

They can warm or cool air temperatures.

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

Interaction between ocean warm temps and warm air masses

Name two human activities that have a lasting negative impact on the biodiversity of an area?

using fertilizers, clear cutting

What is the general movement of air masses?

They move from areas of high pressure to low pressure

A community decides to upgrade its water purification and management systems. What lasting impact does it have?

It could cause an increase in the freshwater supply.

How could the exponential growth of the human population impact regions throughout the world?

Lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions.

What consequences could an exponentially growing human population have on drinkable water?

cause an increase in cases of waterborne diseases

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1
Which would most likely cause a reduction in the amount of coal and natural gas on Earth?
a continual decrease in the amount of rain forests on Earth
continual decrease in amount of water in Earth’s aquifers
continual increase in amount of pollution in the atmosphere
a continual increase in the number of people on Earth
2
How could the introduction of a nonnative species of plant affect an ecosystem in North Carolina?
It could pollinate the native plants, making a disease-resistant species.
It could take over the habitats of the native plant species.
It could cause some insect species to destroy native plant species
reduces the competition for space and light with native plant species.
3
Which alternative energy sources would be LEAST practical for residents of North Carolina?
Wind
Hydro
Solar
Geothermal
4
What occurs when a fast moving cold air mass moves into a region of warmer moist air?
heavy rain for a short time
light rain for a long time
heavy rain for a long time
light rain for a short time
5
Which direction is the wind blowing on this weather station? What is the wind speed?
East at 50 knots
Northeast at 10 kts
Southeast, 15 knots
West at 5 knots
6
Which is the most common contamination source for freshwater resources?
melting of glaciers
digging wells
linghtning
runoff
7
How are hurricanes and tornadoes related to air masses?
They form where air masses meet
They form within air masses
They form where air pressure is the same
They form where air temperatures are the same
8
Why do planes fly in the stratosphere?
To fly at supersonic speeds without air resistance
To receive better radio communication
To avoid changes in air pressure
To avoid storms and other weather events
9
Why do green plants require solar energy?
to release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
to decompose the dead or decaying remains of animals
to produce their own food
to absorb nitrogen into their roots
10
How is climate different from weather?
Climate=observations for several yrs,weather= day-to-day
Climate = daily activities, weather = seasonal activities.
Climate=conditions on a date, weather=conditions in a season
Climate is constantly changing, weather changes slowly
11
Thermal pollution
lowers the respiratory rates of aquatic organisms
raises the solubility of oxygen in water
can kill organisms by thermal shock
nurtures spawning fish
12
The barometric pressure is 988.0 mb and falling. What weather condition is likely to happen?
Snow
Clear skies
Storm
Heatwave
13
Large quantities of sand can be added to the beach to stabilize the shoreline.
It's a short term solution
It's a short term acute sickness.
It's a short term relationship
It's short term memory
14
Which natural phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?
Day and Night
Seasonal Changes
Movement of Tectonic Plates
Deep Ocean Currents
15
What is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?
an increase in levels of methane gas in the atmosphere
an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation
an increase in acid precipitation
an increase in the ozone levels in the upper atmosphere
16
Name two sources of air pollution
burning fossil fuels
farming of cows and pigs
Wind and rain
Nuclear power
17
How do we describe the motion of Earth around the sun?
Speed decreases the further you get from the sun
Speed increases the further you get from the sun
Speed is constant
18
Over the years, scientists found that kudzu creates problems. What BEST describes kudzu?
prey
predator
self-food making
invasive species
19
Ocean currents continually circulate from the warm waters near the equator to the colder waters in other parts due to?
the rotation of Earth on its axis
movement of the jet stream
differences in the topography along the ocean floor
differences in density of ocean water
20
How does El Niño affect weather conditions in other parts of the world?
Creates more stable and predictable weather patterns globally
Causes more frequent and intense hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean
Leads to cooler than average temperatures in Southeast Asia
It changes the normal climate patterns
21
Why would citizens be advised to recycle plastic products?
the products can be made into inexpensive public art
this would decrease the amount of green industry jobs
this would increase the consumption of petroleum products
the products are not biodegradable & would accumulate
22
Which is a biotic factor that could affect an ecosystem?
high levels of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere
large amounts of acid rain precipitation seeping into soil
bacteria harming the health of organisms in an ecosystem
dust storms moving through an ecosystem
23
Which is an advantage of safely using uranium as an energy source rather than using coal?
Coal is a more expensive energy resource than Uranium
Uranium does not pollute atmosphere; coal increases CO2
Uranium is easily mined while coal is hard to mine
Uranium reduces thermal pollution while coal increases it
24
A local government voted against the large scale development of buildings and roads. Why?
It could form heat islands.
Could decrease the amount of acid rain in the area.
Decreases the average annual temperature in the area.
It could introduce an invasive species.
25
When is the subsurface phase of the water cycle complete?
when water remains in the ground as part of the water table
groundwater emerges in places where water table interacts
when water infiltrates the ground after rain, sleet,snow
precipitation produces runoff into streams above the surface
26
Which is a farming technique that could improve the soil and the environment?
creating undisturbed layers of mulch in the soil
placing inorganic chemical fertilizers in the soil
using fueled machines that will turn the soil continuously
irrigating the soil with salty water
27
How can a family living in the mountains BEST protect their home from a landslide?
Use of natural resources
Increased flooding
Plants and vegetation hold soil in place
Walls around the area
28
How could the removal of trees and other vegetation impact an environment?
by increasing oxygen production
by increasing erosion
by increasing soil formation
by increasing transpiration
29
0.13°F every ten years. In which way could the average increase in global temperatures influence Earth?
the amount of flooding would increase from sea level rise
Reduced frequency of extreme weather events
Increased stability of polar ice caps
More frequent and severe heatwaves
30
How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?
By changing amount of direct solar radiation hitting Earth
By deflecting harmful rays of radiation emitted by the sun
By changing the speed of the rotation of Earth
By influencing the rate of chemical reactions in atmosphere
31
How does a cold front form?
Cold air advances, forcing warm air to rise.
Warm and cold air masses meet and mix
Warm air advances and replaces cold air
Warm and cold air masses have no relative advancement
32
What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?
Increased atmospheric oxygen levels
Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
Decreased rates of erosion
Decreased amounts of acid rain
33
Which agent of erosion leads to the formation of sand dunes?
gravity
water
wind
ice
34
The nuclear reaction that produces the Sun's energy is
uncontrolled nuclear fusion
controlled nuclear fission
controlled nuclear fusion
uncontrolled nuclear fission
35
Name three things that contribute to the United States'/Germany's > ecological impact on the world than other countries
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more resources
more developed countries
higher standard of living
36
Things that affect the amount of destruction caused by earthquake vibrations.
Design of structure
Intensity of EQ
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What it's built on
37
How can water be an agent for physical weathering?
seeping into the cracks of rocks and freezing
seeping into the soil and dissolving the minerals in rocks
absorbing gases from the atmosphere and with minerals
absorbing sulfur oxides and creating acid precipitation
38
Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?
They push warm water and nutrients to the surface.
They can warm or cool air temperatures.
They produce high and low tides.
They increase the rate of precipitation.
39
What will form when movement along a plate boundary forces a landmass to be pulled apart?
Continental Mountains
Continental Rift
Volcanic Island Arc
Oceanic Trench
40
How could a long term decrease in precipitation impact an area?
increase amount of flooding
decrease infiltration
increase average water level
decrease amount of damage to crops
41
What contributes to the formation of hurricanes during the late summer?
Interaction between ocean warm temps and warm air masses
Interaction between ocean currents and polar air masses
Interaction between ocean salinity and water density
Interaction between ocean salinity and warm air masses
42
A subduction zone is a feature found where?
continental-continental
mid-ocean ridges
oceanic-oceanic
oceanic-continental
43
Name two human activities that have a lasting negative impact on the biodiversity of an area?
using fertilizers
clear cutting
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changing the crops for the soil
44
What is the general movement of air masses?
They move from areas of low temperature to high temperature
They move from low humidity to high humidity
They move from high attitude to low altitude
They move from areas of high pressure to low pressure
45
A community decides to upgrade its water purification and management systems. What lasting impact does it have?
it could cause a decrease in the water levels.
It could cause an increase in waterborne diseases.
it could cause a decrease in water demand.
It could cause an increase in the freshwater supply.
46
How could the exponential growth of the human population impact regions throughout the world?
Lead to decrease in the amount of pollution in the regions.
Lead to an increase in the biodiversity of the regions.
Lead to decrease in the demand for land within the regions.
Lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions.
47
Which factor has the least effect on rate of weathering?
mineral density
mineral composition
how much surface is exposed
how long it is exposed to air and water
48
Sea floor spreading occurs at...
all coastlines
ocean trenches
volcanoes
mid ocean ridges
49
What consequences could an exponentially growing human population have on drinkable water?
Cause a increase in the amount of water available
cause an increase in cases of waterborne diseases
cause a decrease in amount of waste and pollutants in water
cause a decrease in needing water to survive
50
In which atmospheric layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?
Thermosphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Troposphere
51
What results from the unequal heating ocean water of the Earth?
constant sea level
changes in tides
unchanging climate for all regions
changes in ocean currents
52
Why are wind, water, and gravity major agents of erosion rather than weathering?
erosion involves movement of earth materials
weathering is limited to chemical changes in earth materials
erosion involves stationary processes that break down rock
weathering is limited to physical changes in earth materials
53
What is most responsible for the presence of groundwater in an area?
the movement of surface water through impermeable rock
the movement of water from streams and rivers to watersheds
movement of water from a confined aquifer into surface water
movement of surface water and precipitation thru soil & rock
54
How is the balance of heat energy maintained in the oceans?
The suns energy is equally distributed throughout the oceans
The tides transfer heat energy across the oceans
movement of waves transfers heat energy throughout oceans
Heat energy cycles by currents b/w the equator&polar regions
55
Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth’s atmosphere?
argon (Ar)
oxygen (O2)
nitrogen (N2)
carbon dioxide (CO2)
56
A rural, forested area receives a lot of rain in a short amount of time? What is the potential flooding in the area?
if the ground of the area is already saturated with water
if the water level in the area is below the sone of saturation
if the area has a large uncharged aquifer beneath it
if the ground of the area is mostly sandy soil
57
How does surface mining and affect an ecosystem?
Both remove vegetation in the area, destroying habitats
Both increase air pollution, causing acid rain.
Both flood the area with water, decreasing soil erosion
Both release carbon dioxide, decreasing global temperatures.
58
Read the photo:
Paved roads and construction
A meeting was held about alternative energy sources.
Public transportation increased by 5%.
The population increased by 20%
59
The difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
Nuclear fission - energy of stars. Nuclear fusion splits
Nuclear fission=Earth's Core. Nuclear fusion=nuclear power.
Nuclear fission splits. Nuclear fusion - energy of stars.
Nuclear fission=nuclear power & nuclear fusion=Earth's core.
60
Why are seismic waves of an earthquake more strongly felt at the epicenter of an earthquake?
B/c most faults converge at the epicenter
B/c crustal plates rise and fall with the ocean tides
B/c millions of small movements of the crust occur here
B/c the epicenter is directly below the focus;starting point
61
Which change would help a farmer with more sustainable farming techniques?
rotatethe types of crops grown
irrigatecrops using well water
reducethe ratio of essential elements in the fertilizer
plantonly genetically modified crops
62
The Earth's atmosphere is made up of which three gasses?
oxygen, carbon dioxide, and neon
nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium
argon, oxygen, and methane
nitrogen, oxygen, and argon
63
How can urbanization affect a local area?
It can decrease the need for natural resources in an area.
It can increase the risk of flooding in an area.
It can decrease the risk of water pollution in an area.
It can increase the number of invasive species in an area.
64
Which structure can form as a result of a divergent plate boundary?
mid-ocean ridge, due to uplift and separation of two plates
continent volcanic arc, due to the collision of two plates
continental mountain, due to the collision of two plates
ocean trench, due to the separation of two plates
65
How would several wells in a given area affect the balance of groundwater recharge and discharge?
The wells would provide dissolved oxygen.
The wells would increase the water table level by adding water from runoff.
Wells provide storage areas for groundwater to maintain water levels
Wells would decrease groundwater normally supplied by infiltration by rain
66
Cold Front Symbol
red circles and blue triangles
red circles
purple circles
blue triangles
67
How does the replacement of large land areas with concrete and asphalt affect the land?
It changes the bedrock of underlying layers of soil.
It increases erosion of sediments by increasing runoff.
It prevents the dynamics of the rock cycle.
It increases the amount of groundwater in porous rock
68
In what type of soil would seepage of groundwater into streams occur the slowest?
soil
fine sand
fine clay
gravel
69
What is the main driving force that cause plate tectonics?
temperature differences within the outer core
mixing of material in the inner core & outer core
convection currents within the mantle
cooler material that is in the crustd.
70
A disease causes the rabbit population to decline drastically. How would this affect the ecosystem?
Decrease the # of foxes
Grass declines
Higher predators
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71
Name a major source of air pollution created by humans?
deforestation - clearing forests for agriculture and development
agricultural activities - use of pesticides and fertilizers
waste disposal - incineration and landfill emissions
burning fossil fuels-industries, factories, transportation
72
How does a straight alignment between Earth, the sun, and the moon impact the tides on Earth?
It produces the least change in high and low tides.
It produces diurnal tides.
It produces the greatest change in high and low tides.
It produces semidiurnal tides.
73
Which storm most likely develops as air masses interact with the warm water in the northwest Pacific Ocean?
Monsoon
Tornado
Blizzard
Typhoon
74
Which is the best way to conserve worldwide freshwater resources?
build more roads and highways for cars and trucks
use more efficient irrigation techniques
develop more modern coal-powered plants
increase the amount of land used to raise cattle
75
What is the minimum number of seismic stations that is needed to determine the location of an earthquake's epicenter?
3
2
1
4
76
What is most likely to prevent mass-movement events?
Paving roads next to sloping hills
Clear-cutting trees from the side of a mountain
Constructing buildings in stream drainage paths
Contour plowing of crops
77
How could a decrease in burning fossil fuels impact the atmosphere?
It could decrease the oxygen levels of the atmosphere.
It could decrease the CO2 levels of the atmosphere.
It could increase the nitrogen levels of the atmosphere.
Could increase the sulfur dioxide levels of the atmosphere.
78
Which is an abiotic factor that could impact the diversity of an ecosystem
increase in acid rain
introduction of invasive species
competition for food from another species
increase in prey
79
What can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer of Earth?
Vehicle exhaust
Chlorofluorocarbons in aerosols
Coal-fired plants
Burning Compost
80
Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?
decrease the stability of major global ocean currents
decrease the amount of global predator populations
increase amount of nonrenewable resources located in earth
increase stability of ecosystems during environmental change
81
The two structures which reduce the impact of erosion by waves are:
Seawalls and jetties
Breakwaters and seawalls
Groins and jetties
Dredging and seawalls
82
Seismographs give us information on an Earthquakes
Size, Power, and Location
time it will happen
only location
Size and power
83
Of the following, which energy source produces the least amount of pollution?
natural gas
oil
gas
uranium
84
The drilling for freshwater increases along a coastal area. What is a likely consequence of this action?
saltwater intrusion
a decrease in salt concentration in inlet waterways
he loss of water resources in estuaries
the destruction of estuaries because of an increase in sea levels
85
Give 2 reasons for the seasons
solstice
tilt of the Earth
rotation
revolution
86
What effect will a sea level rise have on the barrier islands of North Carolina?
Enhanced protection from hurricanes
more costal erosion
Increased stability and growth of the islands
More diverse and abundant wildlife habitats
87
Why does Earth experience precession?
because the Earth is the third planet from the sun
because of the movement of the circumpolar stars and Polaris
because the moon's orbit is tilted from the Earth elliptical
because the Earth revolves around the sun every 356 days
88
Why does mining of coal and other natural resources often result in environment pollution?
Mining strips the surface of the land near streams
pollutes the air near streams
produces acid precipitation near streams
creates waste material which can flow into streams
89
How does heat from the sun get to Earth?
by conduction, using solids to transfer the heat
by absorption, using primary waves to transfer heat
by convection, using liquids and gases to transfer theheat
as electromagnetic waves through radiation
90
If it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the SOUTHERN hemisphere?
Winter
Spring
Fall
Summer
91
an effect of lower levels of solar radiation striking Earth
increased phytoplankton activity
decreased rates of photosynthesis
decreased carbon dioxide levels
increased incidences of skin cancer
92
Which is formed when a section of impermeable rock forces groundwater to move laterally and emerge onto the surface
a geyser
a spring
a well
an aquifer
93
Cracks in rocks widen as water in them freezes and thaws. How does this affect the surface of the Earth?
It changes the chemical composition of the rocks
It limits the exposure of rocks to acid precipitation
It reduces the rates of soil formation
It exposes rocks to increased rates of erosion and weathering
94
A local government is considering whether to build a dam. Which is an advantage of building this structure?
It is an inexpensive process.
It can improve the natural habitat of plants and animals.
It can decrease the accumulation of sediment in the water.
It creates a storage place for water.
95
How does the subduction of crustal plates influence the rock cycle?
The processes of cementing&compaction form sedimentary rock
The intense heat and pressure forms metamorphic rock
The parent material is provided for weathering and erosion
process of heating&melting rock layers form parent material
96
When a sewer pipe breaks near a stream what could occur?
Waste in stream and decrease in O2
Increased materials for organisms
More oxygen in the water
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97
What is a prevention strategy for flooding?
by building waste landfills
building artificial levees
reducing water consumption
recycling water containers
98
What usually happens before a volcanic eruption?
A Thunderstorm
An Earthquake
A Tsunami
A Hurricane
99
Which layer of Earth's atmosphere is second highest and contains the ozone layer?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
100
Which best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and Earth’s resources?
Pop. that is below capacity will increase in diseases.
Pop. above the carrying capacity will decrease in resources.
Pop. above carrying capacity increase in plant production.
Pop.below carrying capacity will decrease in freshwater

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