NC Final Exam Review (#7)

On a topographic map, lines that connect points of the same elevation are termed: 

Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?

Which of the following is an example of human impact on the atmosphere?

The photo below demonstrates the "wobbling" of earth's axis during rotation and is known as

Which fuel source can be used to live more sustainably?

The difference in elevation between the highest & lowest parts of an area on the map is

Which of the following systems purifies the water you drink?

Which direction does Mill River flow?

The sun's surface is almost 6000 degrees K. Cool areas on the surface are known as

Increased drilling along a coastal area will likely result in this action?

Our universe was created when all matter & energy was sent outward from one single point is the

Earth moves fastest when it is closest to the Sun & slowest when farther away is explained by 

Which type of nuclear reaction is used by the Sun?

Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth’s atmosphere? 

The observation that waves lengthen as objects move away and shorten as they approach is called

Our solar system is considered to be

Which can help reduce human impacts on the atmosphere?

What causes the Earth to have seasons?

Which variable could be changed by the experimenter? 

In which atmospheric layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur? 

Which consequence could an exponentially growing human population have ondrinkable water?

How would you describe the shape of Earth's planetary orbit?

What is the approximate location of point A?

Which is the best example of human impacts on the biosphere?

The length of an Earth day is determined by the time required for approximately one

This is formed when impermeable rock forces groundwater to move up and flow onto the surface? 

Which type of renewable energy would work best on NC's coast?

What is the zero degree longitude line that runs through Greenwich, England? 

The formula MASS divided by VOLUME gives 

The sun is in what stage of its life cycle?

Which is an example of point source pollution?

On a topographic map, lines spaced far apart indicate

On a topographic map, _____ is measured as the distance above or below sea level

Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer of Earth?

This diagram illustrates the slight variation within the precession of Earth and is known as

A local government is considering building a dam. Which is an advantage of building a dam?

Put the following in order - from smallest to largest

 Which is a major source of air pollution created by humans? 

The sun produces energy through nuclear fusion by converting:

What are humans most directly impacting when they kill off a species of plant or animal?