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

burning coal to produce electricity

Which event would most likely cause the rate of aluminum-can recycling to rise and steel-can recycling rates to fall?

an increase in the value of aluminum, and a decrease in the value of steel

What would be most effective in minimizing the potential damage caused by an earthquake?

building structures that withstand ground vibrations

Which of the following statements is true concerning groundwater and surface water?

more groundwater = increased surface water

Why do green plants require solar energy?

to produce their own food through photosynthesis

Kudzu was introduced to NC to stop erosion. It grows fast and stops the growth of other plants.

Kudzu is an invasive, nonnative species

Which is a major source of air pollution?

small farms raising lg number animals such as cows and pigs

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

cause a decrease in animal populations in the biosphere

How could a decrease in burning fossil fuels impact the atmosphere?

It could decrease the CO2 levels of the atmosphere.

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

by the radiation of electromagnetic waves through space

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

How do carbon dioxide emission effect temperatures?

increase carbon dioxide = increase temperatures

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

a mid-ocean ridge, due to the separation of two plates

Which example describes an abiotic factor that could impact the diversity of an ecosystem?

Increase in amt of acid rain can change the pH of the soil

Which is a biotic factor that could affect an ecosystem?

bacteria harming the health of organisms in an ecosystem

Which change would decrease the ecological footprint of a town most?

increase in recycling, decrease in incineration and landfill

Which best describes how energy from the sun helps to maintain life on Earth?

heats atmo surfacewhich stabilizetemp creates enviro forlife

How does the Earth revolve around the sun?

Faster closer to the sun and slower further away from sun

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

an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation

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

intrusion of salt water into the water table

Why does mining of coal and other natural resources often result in environment pollution?

Mining creates waste material which can flow into streams

How could the introduction of a NON-Native species of plant affect an ecosystem?

could take over the habitats of the native plant species

How does heat from the sun get to Earth?

as electromagnetic waves through radiation

How does the increase in the human population affect natural resources?

decreases the amount of resources

How do invasive species impact native species in an ecosystem?

Invasive species compete with native species for the same resources

Which human activity contributes most to the solid waste pollution in streams and landfills?

buying products packaged in disposable containers

How can oil and natural gas be extracted from the Earth?

by drilling deep beneath the ground

How can you conserve natural resources?

bike or walk to school instead of a car

Which of the following statements about groundwater is true?

Groundwater can be conserved by recycling used water.

What would happen on Earth if it received less sunlight?

decrease photosynthesis of plants

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1
most earthquakes occur
along major rivers
at plate boundaries
in the middle of tectonic plates
in mountains
2
Which could increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
planting trees in areas that have been deforested
creating wind farms in desert areas
reducing the use of gasoline-powered vehicles
burning coal to produce electricity
3
Which event would most likely cause the rate of aluminum-can recycling to rise and steel-can recycling rates to fall?
a decrease in the value of aluminum, and a decrease in the value of steel
a decrease in the value of aluminum, and an increase in the value of steel
an increase in the value of aluminum, and a decrease in the value of steel
an increase in the value of aluminum, and an increase in the value of steel
4
Breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces
Gravity
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
5
What forms new crust?
Oceanic Crust
Continental Crust
Earth's Core
Magma
6
What would be most effective in minimizing the potential damage caused by an earthquake?
installing sirens in areas prone to earthquakes
increasing the amount of concrete during road building
requiring the recycling of metal and wood products
building structures that withstand ground vibrations
7
Which of the following statements is true concerning groundwater and surface water?
less groundwater = increased surface water
no connection between groundwater & surface water
more groundwater = increased surface water
more groundwater = decreased surface water
8
Why do green plants require solar energy?
to absorb nitrogen into their roots
to produce their own food through photosynthesis
to decompose the dead or decaying remains of animals
release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
9
Kudzu was introduced to NC to stop erosion. It grows fast and stops the growth of other plants.
Kudzu is a noncompetitive species
Kudzu is an invasive, nonnative species
Kudzu is an agent of erosion
Kudzu is an abiotic factor
10
Which is a major source of air pollution?
the production of energy using solar and nuclear power
building dams for hydroelectric plants
planting more trees in forest areas
small farms raising lg number animals such as cows and pigs
11
Which will cause an increase in runoff and infiltration in an area?
digging wells
excessive rain
a drought
contouring farmland
12
The main disadvantage of using solar energy to generate electricity is that solar panels
Produce greenhouse gases
Produce water pollution
Are expensive to purchase
Are expensive to operate
13
How could a global decrease in plant diversity affect the biosphere?
could cause an increase animal diversity in the biosphere.
cause an increase in oxygen available for plants and animals
cause a decrease in water available for plants and animals
cause a decrease in animal populations in the biosphere
14
Which is a major source of air pollution created by humans?
hydroelectric plants
industrial factories
reforestation
nuclear power
15
What is causing sea level to rise?
More tropical storms deposit more water into ocean
Glaciers are melting
The ocean is getting colder
The land is sinking, making it seem like the sea is rising
16
Which of these factors does affect infiltration?
pollution
amount and type of precipitation
permeability of the soil
the level of the water table
17
How could a decrease in burning fossil fuels impact the atmosphere?
It could increase the nitrogen levels of the atmosphere.
It could decrease the CO2 levels of the atmosphere.
Could increase the sulfur dioxide levels of the atmosphere.
It could decrease the oxygen levels of the atmosphere.
18
What will happen if the country started using more coal?
increase in radioactive waste
temperatures would decrease
increase in greenhouse gases
deforestation would decrease
19
How does the energy produced by the sun travel to Earth?
by the magnetic fields between the sun and Earth
by the radiation of electromagnetic waves through space
the process of conduction of heat between the sun and Earth
by the convection of heat through particles in space
20
Which action will most likely cause a negative impact on the biodiversity of a small region?
planting native species in a bare field to attract wildlife
having a controlled burn to remove undergrowth of a forest
reducing the amount of pesticides and fertilizers used
draining a wetland for the development of a new park
21
How do carbon dioxide emission effect temperatures?
increase carbon dioxide = increase temperatures
decrease in carbon dioxide=increase temperatures
increase carbon dioxide= decrease temperature
increase carbon dioxide =no temperature change
22
Which structure can form as a result of a divergent plate boundary?
a continental mountain, due to the collision of two plates
continental volcanic arc, due to the collision of two plates
an ocean trench, due to the separation of two plates
a mid-ocean ridge, due to the separation of two plates
23
Which example describes an abiotic factor that could impact the diversity of an ecosystem?
Increase in prey can impact the number of predators
Increase in amt of acid rain can change the pH of the soil
Competition for food impact survival rate between species
Introduce invasive species change amt available resources
24
Ozone in the stratosphere is most important to life at Earth’s surface because it absorbs
gammarays
ultravioletlight radiation
microwaves
short waves
25
Which is a biotic factor that could affect an ecosystem?
high levels of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere
bacteria harming the health of organisms in an ecosystem
acid rain seeping in the soil of an ecosystem
dust storms moving through an ecosystem
26
What happens at a collision convergent plate boundary?
Sea floor spreads
Mountains are made
Volcanoes are made
Lava erupts
27
Which change would decrease the ecological footprint of a town most?
increase in recycling and incineration, decrease in landfill
decrease in recycling and landfill, increase in incineration
increase in recycling, decrease in incineration and landfill
decrease in recycling, increase in incineration and landfill
28
An example of an abiotic part of an environment is …
flowers
water
grass
insects
29
Which best describes how energy from the sun helps to maintain life on Earth?
heats atmo surfacewhich stabilizetemp creates enviro forlife
forms ocean’s water and oxygen atmo organisms need for life
prevent destruction magnetic fieldaround Earth protects life
absorbed bymantle drives plate tectonicsform new land masses
30
How does the Earth revolve around the sun?
Faster further away and slower closer to sun
Faster during the middle of the revolution slower closest and further away
Stays the same speed
Faster closer to the sun and slower further away from sun
31
Which geographic features form as a result of continental-continental convergent plates?
ocean trenches
rift valley
volcanic island
mountain range
32
Which is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?
an increase in ozone levels in the upper atmosphere
an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation
an increase in acid precipitation
an increase in levels of methane gas in the atmosphere
33
Which is one way surface water may become groundwater?
evaporation
infiltration
condensation
runoff
34
Which alternative energy technology could take advantage of land and sea breezes in coastal NC?
Solar energy panels
Nuclear energy
Biofuels production
Wind farms
35
Which result is most likely to occur after excessive withdrawal of groundwater incoastal areas?
reduced efficiency of local desalination facilities
intrusion of salt water into the water table
dilution of brackish water in estuarine ecosystems
increased reliance on irrigation because of drier soil condi
36
What effect does reusing or recycling municipal waste have on environmental resources?
preservation of raw materials
introduction of pollutants into water systems
increased use of fossil fuels
increased deforestation of local areas
37
Where do rift valleys form?
at divergent plate boundaries
at convergent plate boundaries
at transform plate boundaries
at subduction zones
38
Why does mining of coal and other natural resources often result in environment pollution?
Mining strips the surface of the land near streams
Mining pollutes the air near streams
Mining creates waste material which can flow into streams
Mining produces acid precipitation near streams
39
Which storm most likely develops as air masses interact with warm water in the Atlantic Ocean?
typhoon
hurricane
blizzard
tornado
40
What is an advantage of a dam
place to store water
decrease sediments in water
can improve habitats
it is expensive
41
How could the introduction of a NON-Native species of plant affect an ecosystem?
could take over the habitats of the native plant species
can pollinate other native plant species
can cause some insect species to destroy native plant species
can decrease the competition for space and light
42
How does heat from the sun get to Earth?
by absorption, using primary waves to transfer heat
as electromagnetic waves through radiation
by conduction, using solids to transfer the heat
by convection, using liquids and gases to transfer theheat
43
What would most likely result if more farms were developed along river basins in NC?
an increase in nonnative species
an increase in average rainfall
an increase in water pollution
an increase in severe weather events
44
How does the increase in the human population affect natural resources?
results in less demand for resources
increases the supply of resources
decreases the amount of resources
improves the quality of the resources
45
How do invasive species impact native species in an ecosystem?
Invasive species create more biodiversity
Invasive species allow more native species to thrive
Invasive species compete with native species for the same resources
Invasive species introduce more resources for native species
46
Which human activity contributes most to the solid waste pollution in streams and landfills?
buying products packaged in disposable containers
overuse of electricity
recycling and reusing disposable containers
Pouring chemical liquid waste in streams
47
How can oil and natural gas be extracted from the Earth?
by removing limestone deposits from the ground
by strip-mining in mountainous areas
by drilling deep beneath the ground
by digging in areas of volcanoes
48
How can you conserve natural resources?
bike or walk to school instead of a car
dont' use any tree products
never ride in a car again
stop using electricity entirely
49
A plate boundary where new crust is being created
Convergent
Transform
Divergent
Insurgent
50
Which of the following statements about groundwater is true?
Groundwater can be conserved by recycling used water.
Groundwater is a nonrenewable resource.
Once groundwater is polluted it can never be used again.
Groundwater can be replenished by pumping sea water.
51
What would happen on Earth if it received less sunlight?
decrease carbon dioxide levels
decrease photosynthesis of plants
increase of UV light on Earth
increase oxygen levels
52
What will most likely influence global sea levels?
an increase in earthquake events around the globe
an increase in global temperatures
an increase in global atmospheric nitrogen
an increase in cyclone events around the globe
53
What effect would uncontrolled population growth have on land?
increased soil fertility and decreased erosion
decreased soil fertility and increased erosion
increased soil fertility and increased erosion
decreased soil fertility and decreased erosion
54
A community decides to upgrade its water systems. What lasting impact could this have?
It could cause a decrease in the water levels.
It could cause an increase in the freshwater supply.
It could cause an increase in waterborne diseases.
It could cause a decrease in water demand.
55
Of the resources listed below which one will create the least amount of greenhouse gases?
coal
natural gas
oil
none of these
56
Which of these air pollutants can react with chemicals in the atmosphere and cause acid rain?
carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4)
chlorofluorocarbons and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx)
57
What would most likely result if more farms were developed along river basins in NC?
an increase in average rainfall
an increase in nonnative species
an increase in severe weather events
an increase in water pollution
58
If fossil fuel usage were unlimited, what effect would this have on Earth’s biosphere?
add oxygen to atmo which would plants increase rates photo
produce warmer climates which cause fewer plants inpolar reg
pollute natural habitats which decrease the biodiversity
create nutrient-rich soil, which would increase biodiversity
59
If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, which statement is true?
Earth has reached its closest point to the sun.
It is winter in the southern hemisphere.
It is summer in the southern hemisphere.
Earth has changed the tilt of its axis due to its revolution
60
Which is one way surface water may become groundwater?
condensation
evaporation
infiltration
runoff
61
Which of these is a threat to the survival of an ecosystem?
less biomass at higher levels of the food web
competition among some consumer populations
predator-prey population cycles
a shrinking variety of animal and plant species
62
How are surface mining and peat harvesting similar in the way they 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.
63
Urban City X has been referred to as an urban heat island. What is the likely cause?
the installation of solar panels
the construction of parking areas and road systems
the building of rooftop gardens
the planting of trees and other vegetation
64
If an aquifer is full, which of the following is likely to occur?
flooding
drought
rain
wells will be dry that use the aquifer
65
How could a global decrease in plant diversity affect the biosphere?
increase biodiversity in animals
increase global oxygen
decrease biodiversity in animals
decrease water availability
66
Earthquakes typically will not happen at which location.
away from plate boundaries
near volcanic activity
fault lines
transform boundaries
67
How would several wells in a given area affect the balance of groundwater recharge
The wells would increase the water table level
The wells would provide dissolved oxygen
The wells would provide storage areas for groundwater
The wells would deplete the groundwater
68
In which way could the average increase in global temperatures influence Earth?
by increasing the amt of flooding due to rising sea levels
by decreasing erosion within coastal ecosystems
by decreasing periods of drought in all water systems
by increasing the formation of sea ice within polar regions
69
Which result is most likely to occur after excessive withdrawal of groundwater incoastal areas?
increased reliance on irrigation because of drier soil condi
intrusion of salt water into the water table
reduced efficiency of local desalination facilities
dilution of brackish water in estuarine ecosystems
70
Disease causes the rabbits to decline drastically. How could this decline in the rabbit population impact the community?
The fox population would decrease
The grasshopper population would decrease
The mouse population would decrease
The snake population would decrease
71
Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?
increase stability of ecosystems during environmental change
increase amount of nonrenewable resources located in earth
decrease the stability of major global ocean currents
decrease the amount of global predator populations
72
Which is one way poor use of fertilizers in agriculture can affect the environment?
increase the ability many species to find suitable habitats
can reduce the amount of sediment in the local waterways
can cause an increase in greenhouse gases.
can cause pollution of water in lakes and rivers
73
Which of these gases have the most significant impact on the temperature of Earth’s atmosphere?
hydrochloric acid and hydrogen
oxygen and sulfur dioxide
nitrogen and argon
carbon dioxide and water vapor
74
Which interaction of a biotic and abiotic factor can help stabilize a forest area in NC?
decaying organic material adding nutrients to soil
decreased predators, allowing the number of prey to increase
increased precipitation, reducing soil erosion in the area
decreased water salinity reducing biodiversity of animals
75
Where does new seafloor form?
continental slope
ocean trench
mid-ocean ridge
abyssal plain
76
What type of soil does a farmer have if the soil contains 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay?
sandy loam
loam
silty loam
clay

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