Which is an effect of lower levels of solar radiation striking Earth?

decreased rates of photosynthesis

How could the introduction of nonnative species of plant affect an ecosystem in North Carolina?

Takes over the habitats of the native plant species.

What is most responsible for the presence of groundwater in an area?

movement of surface water and precipitation thru soil & rock

Which is a farming technique that could improve the soil and the environment?

creating undisturbed layers of mulch in the soil

Which would best aid a farmer in transitioning from conventional farming to sustainable farming

rotate the types of crops grown

How do weathering and erosion affect Earth's surface?

Both break down rocks and create new soil.

Which is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?

an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation

Which would most likely cause a reduction in the amount of coal and natural gas on Earth?

a continual increase in the number of people on Earth

A rural forest receives a lot of rain in a short time. What would most likely cause flooding?

if the ground of the area is already saturated with water

How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?

by changing the amount of direct solar energy reaching Earth

Which will most likely occur before a volcanic eruption?

increase in earthquake activity

Which is a biotic factor that could affect an ecosystem?

bacteria harming the health of organisms in an ecosystem

Cracks in rocks widen as water in them freezes and thaws. How does this affect the surface?

It exposes rocks to increased rates of erosion & weathering.

Which is the best way to conserve worldwide freshwater resources?

use more efficient irrigation techniques

What lasting impact can upgrading purification &management systems have on available freshwater

It could cause an increase in the freshwater supply.

How can urbanization affect a local area?

It can increase the risk of flooding in an area.

Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?

increase stability of ecosystems during environmental change

Which statement best describes the ozone layer of Earth?

Helps reduce amount of UV radiation reaching the Earth.

Subsurface ocean currents circulate warm water near equator to colder water. What is main cause

differences in density of ocean water

What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?

increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels

What is the main cause of Urban City X being an urban heat island?

the construction of parking areas and road systems

How can oil and natural gas be extracted from the earth?

by drilling deep beneath the ground

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1
Which is an effect of lower levels of solar radiation striking Earth?
decreased carbon dioxide levels
decreased rates of photosynthesis
increased incidences of skin cancer
increased phytoplankton activity
2
How could the introduction of nonnative species of plant affect an ecosystem in North Carolina?
Pollinates native plant, producing disease-resistant plants.
Causes some insect species to destroy native plant species.
Takes over the habitats of the native plant species.
Reduces competition for space and light with native plants.
3
What is most responsible for the presence of groundwater in an area?
movement of surface water and precipitation thru soil & rock
the movement of surface water through impermeable rock
movement of water from a confined aquifer into surface water
the movement of water from streams and rivers to watersheds
4
Which is a farming technique that could improve the soil and the environment?
using fueled machines that will turn the soil continuously
creating undisturbed layers of mulch in the soil
irrigating the soil with salty water
placing inorganic chemical fertilizers in the soil
5
Which would best aid a farmer in transitioning from conventional farming to sustainable farming
rotate the types of crops grown
irrigate crops using well water
plant only genetically modified crops
reduce the ratio of essential elements in the fertilizer
6
How do weathering and erosion affect Earth's surface?
Both cause mountain ranges to become taller.
Both force tectonic plates to move across the ocean floor.
Both cause sedimentary rocks to form igneous rocks.
Both break down rocks and create new soil.
7
Which is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?
an increase in levels of methane gas in the atmosphere
an increase in ozone levels in the upper atmosphere
an increase in acid precipitation
an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation
8
Which would most likely cause a reduction in the amount of coal and natural gas on Earth?
a continual increase in the number of people on Earth
continual decrease in amount of water in Earth’s aquifers
continual increase in amount of pollution in the atmosphere
a continual decrease in the amount of rain forests on Earth
9
A rural forest receives a lot of rain in a short time. What would most likely cause flooding?
if the ground of the area is mostly sandy soil
if the area has a large uncharged aquifer beneath it
if the ground of the area is already saturated with water
if the water level in area is below the zone of saturation
10
How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?
by changing the amount of direct solar energy reaching Earth
by influencing rates of chemical reactions in the atmosphere
by changing the speed of the rotation of Earth
by deflecting harmful rays of radiation emitted by the sun
11
Which storm most likely develops as air masses interact with warm water in NW Pacific Ocean?
blizzard
monsoon
tornado
typhoon
12
Which is the most common contamination source for freshwater resources?
lightning
melting of glaciersl
runoff
digging wells
13
Which will most likely occur before a volcanic eruption?
increase in mud flow
increase in acid rain production
increase in lava flow
increase in earthquake activity
14
Which is a biotic factor that could affect an ecosystem?
high levels of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere
large amounts of acid rain precipitation seeping into soil
dust storms moving through an ecosystem
bacteria harming the health of organisms in an ecosystem
15
Cracks in rocks widen as water in them freezes and thaws. How does this affect the surface?
It changes the chemical composition of the rocks.
It exposes rocks to increased rates of erosion & weathering.
It limits the exposure of rocks to acid precipitation.
It reduces the rates of soil formation.
16
Which is the best way to conserve worldwide freshwater resources?
build more roads and highways for cars and trucks
develop more modern coal-powered plants
use more efficient irrigation techniques
increase the amount of land used to raise cattle
17
What lasting impact can upgrading purification &management systems have on available freshwater
It could cause a decrease in water demand.
It could cause an increase in the freshwater supply.
It could cause an increase in waterborne diseases.
It could cause a decrease in the water levels.
18
How can urbanization affect a local area?
It can decrease the risk of water pollution in an area.
It can increase the risk of flooding in an area.
It can decrease the need for natural resources in an area.
It can increase the number of invasive species in an area.
19
Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?
decrease the amount of global predator populations
decrease the stability of major global ocean currents
increase stability of ecosystems during environmental change
increase amount of nonrenewable resources located in earth
20
Which statement best describes the ozone layer of Earth?
Increases the amount of nitrogen in troposphere of Earth.
Helps reduce amount of UV radiation reaching the Earth.
Prevents formation of severe storms in the stratosphere
Forms a magnetic field in the mesosphere of Earth.
21
Subsurface ocean currents circulate warm water near equator to colder water. What is main cause
the rotation of Earth on its axis
differences in the topography along the ocean floor
differences in density of ocean water
movement of the jet stream
22
Which natural phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?
movement of tectonic plates
seasonal changes
day and night
deep ocean currents
23
What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?
decreased amounts of acid rain
increased atmospheric oxygen levels
decreased rates of erosion
increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
24
Which will most likely form when movement on a plate boundary forces a landmass to pull apart?
continental mountains
volcanic island arc
continental rift
oceanic trench
25
What is the main cause of Urban City X being an urban heat island?
the construction of parking areas and road systems
the planting of trees and other vegetation
the building of rooftop gardens
the installation of solar panels
26
How can oil and natural gas be extracted from the earth?
by removing limestone deposits from the ground
by strip-mining in mountainous areas
by drilling deep beneath the ground
by digging in areas of volcanoes

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NC Earth Science Released Questions 2016

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Questions 26

Answers

1
Which is an effect of lower levels of solar radiation striking Earth?
decreased carbon dioxide levels
decreased rates of photosynthesis
increased incidences of skin cancer
increased phytoplankton activity
2
How could the introduction of nonnative species of plant affect an ecosystem in North Carolina?
Pollinates native plant, producing disease-resistant plants.
Causes some insect species to destroy native plant species.
Takes over the habitats of the native plant species.
Reduces competition for space and light with native plants.
3
What is most responsible for the presence of groundwater in an area?
movement of surface water and precipitation thru soil & rock
the movement of surface water through impermeable rock
movement of water from a confined aquifer into surface water
the movement of water from streams and rivers to watersheds
4
Which is a farming technique that could improve the soil and the environment?
using fueled machines that will turn the soil continuously
creating undisturbed layers of mulch in the soil
irrigating the soil with salty water
placing inorganic chemical fertilizers in the soil
5
Which would best aid a farmer in transitioning from conventional farming to sustainable farming
rotate the types of crops grown
irrigate crops using well water
plant only genetically modified crops
reduce the ratio of essential elements in the fertilizer
6
How do weathering and erosion affect Earth's surface?
Both cause mountain ranges to become taller.
Both force tectonic plates to move across the ocean floor.
Both cause sedimentary rocks to form igneous rocks.
Both break down rocks and create new soil.
7
Which is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?
an increase in levels of methane gas in the atmosphere
an increase in ozone levels in the upper atmosphere
an increase in acid precipitation
an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation
8
Which would most likely cause a reduction in the amount of coal and natural gas on Earth?
a continual increase in the number of people on Earth
continual decrease in amount of water in Earth’s aquifers
continual increase in amount of pollution in the atmosphere
a continual decrease in the amount of rain forests on Earth
9
A rural forest receives a lot of rain in a short time. What would most likely cause flooding?
if the ground of the area is mostly sandy soil
if the area has a large uncharged aquifer beneath it
if the ground of the area is already saturated with water
if the water level in area is below the zone of saturation
10
How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?
by changing the amount of direct solar energy reaching Earth
by influencing rates of chemical reactions in the atmosphere
by changing the speed of the rotation of Earth
by deflecting harmful rays of radiation emitted by the sun
11
Which storm most likely develops as air masses interact with warm water in NW Pacific Ocean?
blizzard
monsoon
tornado
typhoon
12
Which is the most common contamination source for freshwater resources?
lightning
melting of glaciersl
runoff
digging wells
13
Which will most likely occur before a volcanic eruption?
increase in mud flow
increase in acid rain production
increase in lava flow
increase in earthquake activity
14
Which is a biotic factor that could affect an ecosystem?
high levels of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere
large amounts of acid rain precipitation seeping into soil
dust storms moving through an ecosystem
bacteria harming the health of organisms in an ecosystem
15
Cracks in rocks widen as water in them freezes and thaws. How does this affect the surface?
It changes the chemical composition of the rocks.
It exposes rocks to increased rates of erosion & weathering.
It limits the exposure of rocks to acid precipitation.
It reduces the rates of soil formation.
16
Which is the best way to conserve worldwide freshwater resources?
build more roads and highways for cars and trucks
develop more modern coal-powered plants
use more efficient irrigation techniques
increase the amount of land used to raise cattle
17
What lasting impact can upgrading purification &management systems have on available freshwater
It could cause a decrease in water demand.
It could cause an increase in the freshwater supply.
It could cause an increase in waterborne diseases.
It could cause a decrease in the water levels.
18
How can urbanization affect a local area?
It can decrease the risk of water pollution in an area.
It can increase the risk of flooding in an area.
It can decrease the need for natural resources in an area.
It can increase the number of invasive species in an area.
19
Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?
decrease the amount of global predator populations
decrease the stability of major global ocean currents
increase stability of ecosystems during environmental change
increase amount of nonrenewable resources located in earth
20
Which statement best describes the ozone layer of Earth?
Increases the amount of nitrogen in troposphere of Earth.
Helps reduce amount of UV radiation reaching the Earth.
Prevents formation of severe storms in the stratosphere
Forms a magnetic field in the mesosphere of Earth.
21
Subsurface ocean currents circulate warm water near equator to colder water. What is main cause
the rotation of Earth on its axis
differences in the topography along the ocean floor
differences in density of ocean water
movement of the jet stream
22
Which natural phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?
movement of tectonic plates
seasonal changes
day and night
deep ocean currents
23
What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?
decreased amounts of acid rain
increased atmospheric oxygen levels
decreased rates of erosion
increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
24
Which will most likely form when movement on a plate boundary forces a landmass to pull apart?
continental mountains
volcanic island arc
continental rift
oceanic trench
25
What is the main cause of Urban City X being an urban heat island?
the construction of parking areas and road systems
the planting of trees and other vegetation
the building of rooftop gardens
the installation of solar panels
26
How can oil and natural gas be extracted from the earth?
by removing limestone deposits from the ground
by strip-mining in mountainous areas
by drilling deep beneath the ground
by digging in areas of volcanoes