Duplicate of EES NCFE Review 6-7-16

The formula MASS divided by VOLUME gives 

Which part of the Sun’s electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength? 

Which events are most closely associated with mountains and volcanoes?

Which would produce the most severe earthquake damage along the surface ofEarth?

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

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

Scientists can use the time differences between P-waves and S-waves to determine the following:

Which is an example of point source pollution?

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

The seasons of the year on Earth are determined by the ____________.

How could the removal of trees and other vegetation impact an environment? 

Carbon dioxide and methane cause global warming because they are excellent absorbers of

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

Why is there a full Moon approximately once a month?

If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, which statement is true? 

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

The place where an earthquake originates is called the

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

Which structure can form as a result of a divergent plate boundary? 

Which agent of erosion leads to the formation of sand dunes? 

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

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

Which direction does Mill River flow?

On a topographic map, lines spaced far apart indicate

What surface ocean feature is formed at an oceanic - continental subduction boundary?

The sun produces energy through nuclear fusion by converting:

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

Which type of nuclear reaction is used by the Sun?

What is the approximate age of Earth?

Which of the following systems purifies the water you drink?

What is the approximate location of point A?

What is the primary function of the clear glass of the greenhouse?

Energy is produced within a star’s core by the process of

What causes the Earth to have seasons?

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

Which can help reduce human impacts on the atmosphere?

Our solar system is considered to be

Before lava reaches the surface, the molten material is called 

The most destructive aspect of submarine earthquakes is the production of :

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

Earth’s outer core and inner core are both inferred to be

Why does the moon have a greater effect on the tides than the sun?

In North Carolina, summer is warmer than winter because in summer North Carolina has

Which results from the unequal heating of the ocean water of Earth? 

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

The youngest rocks on the ocean floor are typically located near what feature?

Which describes a disadvantage to adding large quantities of sand to stabilize the shoreline.

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

Which fuel source can be used to live more sustainably?

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

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

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

Put the following in order - from smallest to largest

The sun is in what stage of its life cycle?

Use the diagram to answer the question

How does heat from the sun get to Earth?

How can water be an agent for physical weathering?

Which diagram represents a divergent boundary?

Which statement describes the motion of Earth around the sun?

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

The picture below shows a _________ fault?

What is the approximate rate of Earth’s rotation?

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

Identify one process that causes clouds to form on the windward side of a mountain

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

Which weather change is most likely indicated by rapidly falling air pressure?

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

In which atmospheric layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur? 

Which part of Earth’s interior has convection currents that cause tectonic plates to move?

Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are primarily caused by

Which is most likely a prevention strategy for flooding? 

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

Which variable could be changed by the experimenter? 

Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?

How does a straight alignment between Earth, the sun, and the moon impact thetides on Earth?

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

Which of these is caused by the rotation of Earth?

The movement of tectonic plates is inferred by many scientists to be driven by

What is the source of energy for the sun?