What is an example of a renewable resource?

solar cells that produce energy

Which causes coastal areas to have rainfall patterns and temps different than inland?

land & water warming and cooling at different rates

Which statement is often TRUE about the weather in places near the ocean?

they have more rainfall and milder temps than average

Which BEST describes how a terrarium models sphere interactions?

It models how all of Earth's systems interact

What is the Gulf Stream?

Current that carries warm H20 from the Gulf to the Atlantic.

Why is the side of the mountain nearest the ocean usually lush and green?

interaction between the ocean, air& mountain cause more rain

chemicals released by burning fossil fuels react w/sunlight

Which systems interact to cause monsoons in Southeast Asia?

hydrosphere, geosphere & atmosphere

How does recycling help protect resources?

reduces the need for new resources to be mined

Where does a rain shadow form?

on the side of the mountain opposite the ocean

Which other spheres interact with the geosphere?

atmosphere, hydrosphere & biosphere

Name two practice people are using to protect Earth?

conserving resources & recycling

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1
What is an example of a renewable resource?
coal-fire power plants
solar cells that produce energy
replacing a furnace with an energy efficient model
city buses that run on natural gas
2
What is the removal of all of the trees in an area called?
erosion
deforestation
air pollution
water pollution
3
Which causes coastal areas to have rainfall patterns and temps different than inland?
ocean water flowing into rivers during storms
land eroding into the ocean
waves evaporating into the atmosphere
land & water warming and cooling at different rates
4
Which statement is often TRUE about the weather in places near the ocean?
they get less rain and have more extreme temps than average
they have less rainfall and milder temps than average
They get more rain and have more extreme temps than average
they have more rainfall and milder temps than average
5
Which BEST describes how a terrarium models sphere interactions?
It models interactions of the hydrosphere & atmosphere
It models interactions of the biosphere & hydrosphere
It models interactions of the biosphere & geosphere
It models how all of Earth's systems interact
6
Which ocean ecosystem has the greatest variety of ocean life?
deep ocean
coral reef
open ocean
rocky shores
7
Using the graph - what gas makes up the most of Earth's atmosphere?
argon
nitrogen
oxygen
carbon dioxide
8
About how much of Earth's surface does the ocean cover?
50%
30%
10%
70%
9
What is the Gulf Stream?
Current that carries warm H20 from the Gulf to the Atlantic.
Area of the deep ocean where no sunlight reaches.
A monsoon that causes weathering & erosion along East Coast
Current that carries cold H20 from the Gulf to the Atlantic.
10
Why is the side of the mountain nearest the ocean usually lush and green?
plants cause the mountain to form a rain shadow
rising air warms that side of the mountain
rain falls after clouds pass the mountain peak
interaction between the ocean, air& mountain cause more rain
11
What human activity causes algae to grow in streams & rivers?
oil & gas run-off
detergent & fertilizer run-off
damming of rivers to increase drinking supply
trash & other pollutants in the ocean
12
A satellite that doesn't work in orbit is called?
space junk
orbital trash
air pollution
a dead zone
13
Which of the following is NOT part of the hydrosphere?
clouds
icebergs
salt water
molten rocks
14
What percent of water in Earth is fresh water?
about 2.4%
abour 0.4%
about 3%
about 97%
15
To which sphere do all living things belong?
atmosphere
hydrosphere
geosphere
biosphere
16
What causes smog?
chemicals released by burning fossil fuels react w/sunlight
hydroelectric power plants
wind carries soil into the air blocking sun
burning fuels like wood & charcoal for heat
17
Which systems interact to cause monsoons in Southeast Asia?
biosphere, atmosphere & ecosystem
atmosphere & biosphere
weathering, erosion & deposition
hydrosphere, geosphere & atmosphere
18
Where is most of the Earth's water found?
in the ocean
in surface water
in ice caps & glaciers
in groundwater
19
In which ecosystem would organisms that attract their prey by glowing live?
open ocean
rocky shores
coral reef
deep ocean
20
Which of these are part of the hydrosphere?
water as a liquid or solid
all types of living things
solid & molten rock, soil & sediments
the air that surrounds Earth
21
Which of the following shapes the land along a coast through a steady flow of ocean water?
weather
monsoons
ocean currents
waves in the open ocean
22
Which of these is NOT one of the Earth's major spheres or systems?
hydrosphere
biosphere
geosphere
planisphere
23
Which of these two processes change the water of the hydrosphere from a liquid to gas and back?
weathering & erosion
evaporation & weathering
condensation & weathering
evaporation & condensation
24
How do the biosphere & geosphere interact?
Earthquakes crack & move the land
Erupting volcanoes release gasses into the atmosphere
Flowing water weathers rocks into small pieces
plants grow in the soil
25
What effects can mining have on the land?
land pollution
the erosion of soil
all of the above
water pollution
26
Using the graph - Which gas makes up the smallest amount of Earth's atmosphere?
nirtogen
carbon dioxide
oxygen
argon
27
What powers the force of erosion & deposition in coastal areas?
clouds
condensation
waves & ocean currents
evaporation
28
How does recycling help protect resources?
keeps table scraps out of the trash
reduces the amount of water that must be treated
reduces the number of cars being driven
reduces the need for new resources to be mined
29
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
water
coal
natural gas
oil
30
What effect can growing plants on a rooftop have in cities?
all of the above
it reduces water runoff
It keeps buildings cooler
it reduces smog
31
Where is most fresh water found on Earth?
in ice caps and glaciers
in groundwater
in the ocean
in lakes, rivers, streams & ponds
32
Which of the following BEST describes the effect of acid rain?
Acid rain can cause algae in ponds to increase
Acid rain can wash soil from prairie or wetlands
acid rain can kill trees
acid rain can cause space junk to dissolve
33
What is the smallest source of fresh water on Earth?
the ocean
surface water
ice caps & glaciers
ground water
34
How does human activity impact vegetation?
air pollutants can cause damaging acid rain
deforestation can lead to soil erosion
all of the above
building homes changes where plants grow
35
Where does a rain shadow form?
near the top of the mountain where clouds form
on both side of the mountain
on the side of the mountain where the rain falls
on the side of the mountain opposite the ocean
36
Which other spheres interact with the geosphere?
hydrosphere & biosphere
only the atmosphere
atmosphere & biosphere
atmosphere, hydrosphere & biosphere
37
Name two practice people are using to protect Earth?
conserving resources & recycling
contour planting & clearing land
planting trees & building roads
preserving space & using nonrenewable resources
38
In which Earth sphere are the solid materials that make up Earth found?
geosphere
biosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere

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