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Duplicate of Earth Science Final Exam Quiz!
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The is the final Quiz for the entire class. The covers all material for the semester.
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1
Which form of alternative energy is not renewable?
Biomass energy
Nuclear energy
Hydroelectric energy
Solar energy
2
Cold air rises and warm air sinks.
True
False
3
Which is an example of a bitoic factor?
Plant life
Altitude
Decomposing animal
Temperature
4
If the season in the southern hemisphere is summer, what is the season in the northern hemisphere?
Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
5
What causes seasonal changes on earth?
The earths distance from the sun
The tilt of the earths axis
The rotation of the earth
The revolution of the earth
6
Cracks forming in rocks will cause a decrease in erosion.
False
True
7
What geological formation results at oceanic divergent bounderies?
A rift valley
Volcanic Island Arcs
Mountain formations
Mid-ocean ridges
8
What is the unequal heating of the ocean responsible for?
Ocean acidification
Ocean currents
Tidal patterns
Constant sea level
9
What is the chemical most responsible for climate change?
Carbon Dioxide
Chloroflorocarbons
Sulfer Dioxide
Methane
10
What is the most common source of pollution for waterways in the US?
Runoff
Digging of wells
Saltwater Intrusion
Melting of glaciers
11
An increase in earthquake activity can lead to an increased chance of volcanic activity.
False
True
12
Trees are an important part of ecosystems because they pull CO2 out of the atmosphere.
True
False
13
Weathering is the breaking down of rock while erosion ifs the what of broken down rock?
Movement of broken down rocks
The sedimentation of broken down rocks
Freezing of broken down rocks
Deposition of broken down rocks
14
Deforestation is negatively impacting environments because...
It allows for more animal life to be supported in the ecosystem
It causes habitat loss for other organisms
It allows for less CO2 to be in the atmosphere
It decreases erosion
15
In which layer of the atmosphere do most storms occur?
Exosphere
Asthenosphere
Mesosphere
Troposphere
16
What causes the movement of earths crust?
Convection currents in the crust
Convection currents in the troposphere
Convection currents in the mantle
Convection currents in the core
17
What is one example of a farming technique that can improve soil health?
Using gas powered machines to turn over the soil
Using saltwater to irrigate crop fields
Using mulch to increase nutrients in the soil
Roatating crops to help replinish nutrients in soil
18
What is a negative side effect of mining?
Increased chance of strong storms in the area
Increased erosion
Habitat destruction
Restoration of local habitats
19
Invasive species do not cause negative effects in the ecosystem.
True
False
20
Alternative energy is better than traditional energy because it...
Produces little to no CO2
It can be used in more areas than traditional energy
It preserves plant and animal life in ecosystems
It is cheaper to build and maintain
21
What does the ozone layer help filter out?
Microwave radiation
Geomagnetic storms
Ultraviolet radiation
Photons
22
Which gas is most abundant in the atmosphere?
Oxygen
Argon
Nitrogen
Water vapor
23
Which chemical is responsible for causing the formation of the hole in the ozone?
Methane
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Dioxide
chloroflorocarbons
24
Keplers first law states that planets orbit stars in what path?
ovular
Spherical
Circular
Ellipse
25
What is the term for the breaking down of rocks?
Deposition
Erosion
Weathering
Cementation and Compaction
26
Which is an example of an abiotic factor affecting the ecosystem?
High levels of CO2 entering the atmosphere after trees are being cut down
Bacteria causing disease to spread through populations
The seasonal changes causing mammals to hibernate for the winter
Birds building nests in trees
27
How are climate and weather different?
Weather's the avg. condition over time and climate's the current condition
Climate describes the temperature of an area
Weather's the current condition and climate's the avg. condition over time
Weather describes the amount of percepitation in an area
28
Which type of rock is formed under both heat and pressure?
Metamorphic rock
Sedimentary rock
Intrusive rock
Igneous rock
29
The phenomon responsible for populated areas having a higher temperature than unpopulated areas is called what?
Habitat destruction
Urban heat island
Acid rain effect
Rural heat island
30
What is the main cause behind ocean current movement?
The shape fo the continents
The tilt of the earth
The tectonic movement under the crust
Density differnences in water
31
Weathering and erosion break down rocks to form soil.
False
True
32
Where do chloroflorocarbons originate from?
Fossil fuels usage
Industrial factories
Aerosols
Fracking
33
If the water table is saturated, flooding often occurs in the area.
False
True
34
50% clay, 40% sand, 10% silt?
Sandy Clay
Clay Loam
Sandy Clay Loam
Clay
35
What would happen to the snake population if the mouse population declined?
The snake population would decrease
The snakes would stay the same
The snake population would increase
The snake population would find a new food source
36
Deforestation is harmful because it causes what...
A decrease in erosion
Habitat loss for organisms in the environment
An increase in CO2
An increase in erosion
37
What happens when a population exceeds the carrying capacity?
The population will go extinct
The population will not grow anymore
The population will expand their habitat
The population decrease because of lack of resources in the environment
38
Which is an example of an abiotic factor?
Decaying animal
Birds
Fungus
Temperaure
39
How well do you understand earth science?
I need to review my notes a little
I could teach the class
I dont understand it well
I need to review most of my notes
40
What is formed when groundwater moves horizonatlly and emerges on the surface of the earth?
Aquifer
Well
Geyser
Spring
41
Humans often access water stored in aquifers through the use of what?
Rivers
Springs
pumps
Wells
42
The area underground where water is often stored is called what?
Aquifer
Spring
Well
Water Table
43
What will happen to the mouse population if the owl population decreased?
The mouse population would decrease
The mouse population would increase
The mouse population would go extinct
The mouse population would stay the same
44
Which type of weathering is responsible for the formation of underground caves?
Chemical weathering
Frost wedging
Physical weathering
Biological weathering
45
What is one disadvantage of using wells near coastlines?
It is expensive to install
It could cause saltwater intrusion
The aquifer could cause the formation of sinkholes
The well could dry up
46
What form of weathering is specifically caused by the freezing and thawing of water?
Frost wedging
Chemical weathering
Thaw wedging
Physical weathering
47
What is a major source of air pollution created by humans?
Wind farms
Hydroelectric dams
Nuclear power plants
industrial factories
48
In which layer of the atmosphere is all life found?
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Exosphere
Troposphere
49
What causes the day and night cycle on earth?
The revolution of the earth
The precession of the earth
The roataion of the earth
The tilt of the earth
50
How does the tilt of the earth cause seasonal changes?
By changing the area the equator is found seasonally
By causing changes in the amount of direct sunlight hitting the surface
By changing the rate of chemical reactions on earth
By changing the speed of the rotation of the earth
51
What is resopnsible for determining an environments carrying capacity?
Resources in the environment
The amount of energy sources in the environment
The amount of habitat available for plant and animal life
The amount of food for consumption
52
Nonnative species often cause what?
Habitat loss for native animals
Disease to spread in native populations
A new ecosystem to form
A decrease in competition for food
53
Which plate boundary is responsible for mountain formations?
Transform boundaries
Divergent boundaries
Strike slip faults
Convergent boundaries
54
One effect of overpopulation is that there is a decrease in competition for resources.
True
False
55
Eutropification is the growth of plant life and loss of animal life in waterways. What human activity causes it?
Deforestation near waterways
Increased demand of fossil fuels
Fertilizer use on farmland
The use of GMO's in food production
56
How can the removal of plant life in an area impact the environment?
Increasing the amount of oxygen
Increasing erosion
Descresing the anount of carbon dioxide
increasing the amount of habitat for animal life
57
30% clay, 40% sand, 30% silt?
Clay Loam
Loam
Silty Clay Loam
Sandy Clay
58
The movement of air masses can be described as...
Movement from high pressure to low pressure
Movement from low pressure to high pressure
Movement from low humidity to high humidity
Movement from high humidity to low humidity
59
What is one effect of rising surface temperatures on earth?
Melting polar ice caps and rising ocean levels
An increase of smog production from industrial factories
An increase of acid rain
Increase of plant life on land
60
Which part of the environment is a biotic factor?
Bacteria
Rain
Temperature
Altitude
61
Why is it important to preserve biodiversity on earth?
So that ecosystems can withstand hardship
So that prey populations dont decrease
So that predator populations decrease
So that renewable power resources can be used
62
What is an advantage of building a dam for water storage?
It will desrease the amount of sediment in the water
It will improve local wildlife populations
It is imexpensive to build and maintain
It can create a storage place for water
63
How can freshwater be polluted in North Carolina?
Runoff from roads and highways
Runoff from farmland
Overuse of aquifers
Using well water to irrigate crops
64
How does the sun produce its energy?
Electromagnetic radiation
Nuclear fission
Nuclear fusion
Nuclar radiation
