What is the primary means through which the sun warms Earth?

transfer of energy by electromagnetic radiation

Which conclusion is supported by the diagram?

The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing summer

Which statement describes an action directly caused by density differences in tectonic plates?

When ocean & continental plate collide, ocean plate subducts

How would season on Earth differ if Earth's axis was at a 90 degree angle?

The seasons would be the same everywhere all year long.

Atmospheric carbon is the most important threat to the health of the biosphere. How?

CO2 gas can effectively trap heat in the atmosphere

Why does February sometimes have 29 days instead of 28?

It takes Earth about 3651/4 days to revolve around the Sun.

What do the energy resources uranium and coal have in common?

Both are acquired by mining the lithosphere

Which statement best describes the greatest impact the ozone layer has had on the geosphere?

Ozone prevents surface rocks from being cracked by UV light

Which movement of tectonic plates caused the rift valley to form

Two tectonic plates separated from each other.

Which most likely caused the changes observed in the data over time?

decrease in the amount of recharge

Which of the following interactions between Earth and solar energy works to warm Earth?

absorption of solar energy by continental land masses

Which of the following best explains why Earth is tectonically active?

Earth's surface sits on a moving, semisolid layer

Low and high tides occur 2x a day. Which factor affects the tides the greatest?

gravitational pull from the moon

How did the discovery of identical fossils on distant continents support Continental Drift?

it suggested forces caused continents to separate over time

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1
What is the primary means through which the sun warms Earth?
fluctuation of gravitational fields
transfer of energy through conduction
fluctuation of subatomic particles
transfer of energy by electromagnetic radiation
2
Which conclusion is supported by the diagram?
The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing summer
The tilt of Earth is causing icebergs to melt.
The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing daytime.
The equator has the greatest number of deserts.
3
An air mass coming from Canada toward North Carolina would most likely bring which conditions?
cool and dry
warm and humid
warm and dry
cool and humid
4
Which statement describes an action directly caused by density differences in tectonic plates?
Magnetic particles in ocean plates change at times
Continental plates are thicker and contain older material
When ocean & continental plate collide, ocean plate subducts
Ocean plates move outward from the mid-ocean ridge
5
Without oceans, temps would vary from current temps. What helps maintain the temps of Earth?
density of ocean water
high humidity near the ocean
evaporation of ocean water
depth of ocean
6
How would season on Earth differ if Earth's axis was at a 90 degree angle?
It would always be summer at the equator.
The seasons would be the same everywhere all year long.
There would be no seasons anywhere on Earth.
Season on Earth would not be affected.
7
Atmospheric carbon is the most important threat to the health of the biosphere. How?
CO2 gas can effectively trap heat in the atmosphere
Carbon compounds can cause genetic damage when used for fuel
Carbon atoms bond with water vapor to create acid rain
CO2 in the atmosphere serves as a carrier for diseases
8
Why does February sometimes have 29 days instead of 28?
it takes the Moon about 27 days to revolve around Earth.
The speed at chich Earth orbits the Sun varies.
The Moon completes more than one full cycle in some months,
It takes Earth about 3651/4 days to revolve around the Sun.
9
What do the energy resources uranium and coal have in common?
Both are acquired by mining the lithosphere
Both release energy through combustion
Both generate radioactive wastes
Both are formed from remains of dead organisms
10
Which statement best describes the greatest impact the ozone layer has had on the geosphere?
Ozone prevents surface rocks from being cracked by UV light
Ozone is necessary for the formation of sedimentary rocks
Ozone layer oxidizes iron-containing surface rocks
Ozone allow liquid water to form and start eroding rocks
11
A volcano found in the center of a tectonic plate tends to be a result of which phenomenon?
unusually excessive erosion that wears away bedrock
pressure in thick sediments that produces heat
activity at a hot spot
strong earthquake
12
Which movement of tectonic plates caused the rift valley to form
One tectonic plate slid under another.
One tectonic plate slid past another.
Two tectonic plates collided with each other.
Two tectonic plates separated from each other.
13
Which resources have the most drawbacks for the environment during their acquisition?
oil and coal
coal and solar energy
geothermal energy and oil
solar energy and geothermal energy
14
Which characteristic of the asthenosphere helps explain the evidence of crustal-plate motion?
the magnetic properties
the semiliquid physical state
the ability to absorb heat energy
the ability to deflect solar winds
15
Which layer of Earth is the source of lava that erupts from volcanoes?
lithospher
asthenosphere
inner core
outer core
16
Which most likely caused the changes observed in the data over time?
increase in water conservation efforts
decrease in irrigation for farming
decrease in the amount of recharge
increase in the amount of precipitation
17
Which of the following interactions between Earth and solar energy works to warm Earth?
transformation of solar energy into auroras
reflection of solar energy from polar snowcaps
absorption of solar energy by continental land masses
use of solar energy in the process of photosynthesis
18
Which of the following best explains why Earth is tectonically active?
Some areas of Earth's surface are thicker than others
Earth's surface are under great pressure from ocean water
Earth's surface sits on a moving, semisolid layer
The surface rotates more rapidly than other layers
19
Low and high tides occur 2x a day. Which factor affects the tides the greatest?
gravitational pull from the moon
gravitational pull from the sun
air pressure differences
seasonal temperature variations
20
How did the discovery of identical fossils on distant continents support Continental Drift?
it showed evolution is similar on separate continents
it suggested forces caused continents to separate over time
it suggested liquid rock in the mantle hardens the crust
it showe that the cooling of Earth helped produce continents

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