NC Earth Science Final Exam Review Goal EEn1.1-2.1

Question 1

If the Moon were more massive, what would happen to the barycenter of the Earth-Moon system?

Accepted Answer

the barycenter would be closer to the center of the Moon.

Question 2

What best describes the energy of the Sun that moves through space?

Accepted Answer

electromagnetic energy

Question 3

What path do planets take around the sun?

Accepted Answer

elliptical

Question 4

The point between two objects where they balance each other is called a __________________.

Accepted Answer

Barycenter

Question 5

If the moon forms a right angle with the Earth and Sun, the Earth is experiencing _______ tide.

Accepted Answer

low

Question 6

What would be the most sustainable in an agricultural area losing irrigation water sources?

Accepted Answer

planting crops with deeper root systems

Question 7

If the N. hemisphere is getting direct rays from the sun, the S hemisphere has what season?

Accepted Answer

Winter

Question 8

According to Kepler’s Third Law, which is the shape of every planet’s orbit around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

elliptical

Question 9

What is the most probable effect agriculture has on river water in the floodplain of the river?

Accepted Answer

Phosphorous content of the river water is increased.

Question 10

Which is a major force of shoreline reshaping in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Hurricanes

Question 11

Which statement is true regarding the effect of the Sun and the Moon on Earth’s tides?

Accepted Answer

The effect of the moon is more than the sun.

Question 12

Why are the constellations visible in the summer different from those visible in the winter?

Accepted Answer

Earth revolves around the Sun., Earth’s axis is tilted.

Question 13

Last year, we built a camp on a barrier island. When we came back it was gone. What happened?

Accepted Answer

A barrier island is a sand ridge, & it washed away in storms

Question 14

What occurs because the Earth rotates on its axis?

Accepted Answer

Day and Night

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