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1
Particle radiation involves fast-moving sub-atomic particles of Helium and heavier elements.
helium
heavy elements
both helium and heavy elements
none of the above
2
Those portions of Earth's surface where water is in solid form, including sea ice, lake ice....
geosphere
atmosphere
cryosphere
biosphere
3
what is the mode (rounded to the nearest whole number) of M & Ms of color in a bag?
76
15
27
4
What is the wavelength of a wave having a frequency of 4.5 E14 Hz?
1.13E23 m
3.76E14 m
6.7E-7 m
5
The illustration shows
Hot mantle plumes breaching the surface in the middle of ...
This melting generates magma that makes its way to the .....
Plates” of lithosphere are moved around by the underlying...
6
The following illustration shows ____, which are drive by winds.
surface currents
Thermal/Salinity currents
deep water currents
7
Which of the following is evidence for the Big Bang Theory
Quasars- old objects at the edge of the universe.
Microwave Radiation
Doppler Effect- Expansion of the Universe
8
Solar Heating (temp, density), Winds and the Coriolis effects are all factors that influence
surface currents
Thermal/Salinity currents
deep water currents
9
Based on the data, what variable is independent (manipulated)?
the color of the M & M
the number of each colored M & M
not enough information
10
The region between the radiative and convection zones gives rise to the
Sun's magnetic fields
solar flares
end of the Sun's life
11
Different wavelengths coming from the sun indicate different:
different gasses emitted by the sun
types of energy that come from the sun
temperatures and structures within the sun
elements that make up the sun
12
In this type of investigation, observations are recorded, but similarities and differences...
descriptive
comparative
experimental
13
In the illustrations, what land feature of Florida are shown?
sink holes
rivers
ridges
wetlands
14
According to the map the area circled in red should expect
a warm front , with low pressure causing stormy weather
a cold front , with low pressure causing stormy weather
a cold front , with low pressure causing sunny fair weather
a warm front , with low pressure causing sunny fair weather
15
Electromagnetic radiation is emitted from the sun as:
particles
photons
electrons
neutron
16
In this type of investigation, scientists look for patterns or trends by analyzing...
comparative
experimental
descriptive
17
Based on the data, the evidence collected is:
not enough information
indirect
direct
18
The following is an illustration of the
Carbon cycle
Phosphorous cycle
Water cycle
Nitrogen cycle
19
Based on the data, what variable is qualitative?
the color of the M & M
the number of each colored M & M
not enough information
20
A body of permeable rock that can contain or transmit groundwater is called a:
Aquifer
sea level
continental shelf
Peninsula
21
To determine which hypothesis, if any, is correct, you would have to
collect data
calculate a variance
draw a conclusion
hypothesize
22
Based on the Global Surface Temperature graph
annual average temperature anomaly is increasing steady
average temperature anomaly increasing steadily after 1980
average temperature anomaly decreasing steadily after 1980
annual average temperature anomaly is decreasing steady
23
What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
Direct relationship. Frequency high, wavelength longer
Inverse relationship. Frequency low, wavelength longer
24
what would be an accurate way to determine the number of M&M’s in a random bag picked up
the average number of total M & M's in a bag from this data
the mode number of total M & M's in a bag from this data
the median number of total M & M's in a bag from this data
the variance number of total M & M's in a bag from this data
25
this type of investigation, scientists characterize something quantitatively or qualitatively.
comparative
descriptive
experimental
26
The following is an illustration of the
atmosphere
hydrosphere
geosphere
biosphere
27
In this type of investigation, scientists analyze two or more groups based on one variable...
comparative
experimental
descriptive
28
what is the mean number (rounded to the nearest whole number) of M & M's in a bag?
15
27
76
29
___ orbits the earth outside our atmosphere.
Hubble telescope
Spectroscope
Sputkik
30
List the color of the stars from hottest to coldest:
blue, white, yellow, red
yellow, white, blue, red
red, yellow, white, blue
31
The factor that changes in response to the the factor that is deliberately manipulated ...
constant variable
dependent variable
independent variable
32
In the following is an illustration, what is letter "F" indicating?
transpiration
evaporation
condensation
Run off
33
The following is an illustration of the
Carbon cycle
Nitrogen cycle
Water cycle
Phosphorous cycle
34
How is the formation in the illustration created?
formed when water dissolves rock (usually limestone) and ...
moving water and wind erode a part of a mountain...
formed when water frezzes in cracks of rock and cause the...
35
Which type of boundary is illustration A
a transform boundary
a divergent boundary
a convergent boundary
36
A guess of how many M&M’s are in the bag, would be considered a(n)
hypothesis
conclusion
data collection
variance
37
In the illustration what land feature of Florida are the yellow arrows highlighting?
wetlands
rivers
ridges
sink holes
38
___ neither creates nor consumes crust.
a divergent boundary
a convergent boundary
a transform boundary
39
The following is an illustration of the
Nitrogen cycle
Phosphorous cycle
Water cycle
Carbon cycle
40
Use the letters on the image to answer the following stages. What is happening at letter F?
The stage the sun is in
Planetary Nebula
Neutron star
Black Hole
41
Why is Ocean Circulation Important?
Transport nutrients and organisms
Transport heat (Equator to poles)
Influences weather and climate
All of the above
42
Use the letters on the image to answer the following stages. What is happening at letter G?
Black dwarf
Where fusion begins
Red giant
Nebula
43
what type of radiation on the Electromagnetic Spectrum? (frequency of 4.5 E14 Hz)
violet visible light
orange visible light
blue visible light
green visible light
44
The following is an illustration of the
Nitrogen cycle
Carbon cycle
Phosphorous cycle
Water cycle
45
___is the “life zone” of the Earth, and includes all living organisms ...
geosphere
biosphere
hydrosphere
atmosphere
46
In this type of investigation, scientists measure the results of a controlled group with ...
experimental
descriptive
comparative
47
Motion of the gases in the Sun that transfers the energy outwards.
core
convection zone
radiation zone
surface zone
48
Matter in the universe has a ____, which shows it is moving away from us.
BLUE SHIFT
RED SHIFT
DOPPLER SHIFT
49
breaking down of rock on the surface of the earth, usually by the force of water, wind, or ice.
weathering
erosion
deposition.
50
Based on the Atmospheric Pressure vs. Altitude graph
not enough information is available
the altitude increases, the atmospheric pressure decreases
the altitude decreases, the atmospheric pressure decreases
51
The following is an illustration of the
atmosphere
biosphere
hydrosphere
geosphere
52
The ______ says that the universe was originally a dense ball of matter.
Doppler Theory
Big Bang Theory
Kepler's Theory
53
A wind is a horizontal movement of air from an area of ___ pressure to an area of ___ pressure.
high; high
low; high
low; low
high; low
54
____ is a measure of the amount of water vapor stuck between molecules in the air.
condensation
dew point
evaporation
humidity
55
Waves and currents shaped Florida’s coastline forming ---
bays, sandbars, and barrier islands
canyons, sandbars, and barrier islands
bays, sandbars, and mountains
56
Based on the data, what variable is dependent (responding)?
the number of each colored M & M
not enough information
the color of the M & M
57
Surface and Deep-Sea Current Interactions are also called the
ocean's conveyor belt
surface currents
altocline
58
Answer the questions using the above HR Diagram. What factors affect the color of a star?
Size and Temperature
Absolute magnitude and Size
Luminosity and Size
Temperature and Luminosity
59
Also known as spreading boundary, _____ occurs where two plates move apart, allowing magma.....
a divergent boundary
a transform boundary
a convergent boundary
60
Which of the following is a factor associated with ocean currents?
Currents involved with gas exchanges, especially CO2
Pollution dispersal
Impact on fisheries and other resources
all of these
61
Sunspots on the sun are caused by
magnetic fields
solar flares
solar storms
active regions of the sun
62
The factor that is deliberately manipulated in an experiment is the
dependent variable
independent variable
constant variable
63
Which of the two "A" or "B" shows the compositional layers of the Earth's interior?
B
A
64
Based on the data, what variable is quantitative?
not enough information
the color of the M & M
the number of each colored M & M
65
--- is the fuel of the nuclear reaction in the core of the Sun, and helium is the product
iron
oxygen
carbon
hydrogen
66
The ___consists of five unique layers .
geosphere
hydrosphere
biosphere
atmosphere
67
Deep trenches at these boundaries, caused by the oceanic plate bending downward into Earth.
a divergent boundary
a transform boundary
a convergent boundary
68
The magnetic field of the Sun actually extends
far beyond the surface of the sun
only to the earth
only just past the surface of the sun
only up to the surface of the sun
69
what is the median (rounded to the nearest whole number) of M & Ms of color in a bag?
15
27
76
70
what can be said about the difference in the wavelength of a gamma wave and infrared wave?
gamma waves are larger
gamma waves are smaller
the wavelength cannot be determined from this data