How is climate different from weather?

climate is based on observations over many years

Early explorers saw stars as small points of light while planets were much larger which proved.

stars are much farther from earth than planets

A day on Saturn takes about 10 Earth hours. Which fact explains this short day?

Saturn rotates more rapidly than Earth

The drilling for freshwater increases along a coastal area. What is a likely consequence?

an intrusion of saltwater into aquifers

Which of the following describes how planets of the solar system formed?

condensed discs of matter thrown off from the young sun

What contributes to the formation of hurricanes?

ocean water temperatures and warm air masses

A local government voted against large-scale urban development. Why might they have done this?

it could form heat islands and harm the microclimates

Which most likely occurs when a fast-moving cold air mass moves into warm moist air?

heavy precipitation for a short time

Which statement describes the general movement of air masses?

they move from high pressure to low pressure

A local government wants to build a dam. What is an advantage of this structure?

it can create a storage place for water

Venus is warmed by solar radiation but its clouds increase temperature because the clouds...

prevent the escape of heat into space

Fossils of tropical swamps in Antarctica indicate that:

Antarctica must have been in a different place

Some nuclear plants dump warm water into freshwater environments. What can this cause?

it can decrease the amount of dissolved oxygen

What drives the motion of plate tectonics?

convection currents in the mantle

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1
The convergence of two continental plates would produce...
rift valleys
folded mountains
island arcs
trenches
2
Which gas makes up the largest amount of Earth's atmosphere?
argon (Ar)
nitrogen (N2)
carbon dioxide (CO2)
oxygen (O2)
3
Which planet is considered a "gas giant?"
Venus
Mercury
Jupiter
Mars
4
How is climate different from weather?
climate changes constantly while weather changes over time
climate influences daily activities
climate is the atmospheric conditions on a given date
climate is based on observations over many years
5
Early explorers saw stars as small points of light while planets were much larger which proved.
stars reflect much more light than planets
there are more stars than planets
stars are much farther from earth than planets
stars travel in elliptical orbits like planets
6
An earthquake's epicenter can be located by measuring the difference in arrival times between:
S Waves and L Waves
L Waves and Aftershocks
P Waves and S Waves
P Waves and L Waves
7
Which would potentially cause the most air pollution?
nuclear power
reforestation
hydroelectric plants
industrial factories
8
A day on Saturn takes about 10 Earth hours. Which fact explains this short day?
Saturn rotates more rapidly than Earth
Saturn is farther from the sun
Saturn is less dense than Earth
Saturn's orbit has greater eccentricity
9
In Alaska and Siberia, summer days last 24 hours. This is caused by...
increased solar radiation
decreased revolution speed
the speed of Earth's rotation
Earth's tilt on its axis
10
The drilling for freshwater increases along a coastal area. What is a likely consequence?
a decrease in salt concentration of seawater
an increase in sea level
the loss of water in estuaries
an intrusion of saltwater into aquifers
11
Which of the following describes how planets of the solar system formed?
the sun captured them from nearby stars
condensed discs of matter thrown off from the young sun
remains of an exploded star that orbited the sun
they formed from a nebular cloud of dust and gas
12
What contributes to the formation of hurricanes?
ocean water salinity and density
ocean water currents and polar air masses
ocean salinity and warm air masses
ocean water temperatures and warm air masses
13
A local government voted against large-scale urban development. Why might they have done this?
it could form heat islands and harm the microclimates
it would decrease annual temperature
it could increase acid rain
it could introduce invasive species not native to the area
14
Which most likely occurs when a fast-moving cold air mass moves into warm moist air?
light precipitation for a long time
light precipitation for a short time
heavy precipitation for a short time
heavy precipitation for a long time
15
Relative cooling rates of igneous rocks can be estimated by comparing:
crystal size
composition
chemical reactivity
density
16
Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer?
coal-fired power plants
burning compost
aerosols
vehicle exhaust
17
Which statement describes the general movement of air masses?
they move from areas of low temp. to high temp.
they move from low humidity to high humidity
they move from high altitude to low altitude
they move from high pressure to low pressure
18
Since 1931 the global temp has risen at at average rate of 0.13*F every 10 years. Results?
decrease in erosion in coastal areas
increase in sea levels
increase of polar ice
decreasing drought worldwide
19
A local government wants to build a dam. What is an advantage of this structure?
it is an inexpensive process
it can improve the natural habitat
it can decrease sediment in the water
it can create a storage place for water
20
How can a decrease in burning fossil fuels impact the atmosphere?
decrease oxygen levels
increase nitrogen levels
increase sulfur dioxide levels
decrease carbon dioxide levels
21
Venus is warmed by solar radiation but its clouds increase temperature because the clouds...
absorb short light wavelengths, leaving heat
convert solar radiation into heat
produce heat as they are pushed by strong winds
prevent the escape of heat into space
22
Fossils of tropical swamps in Antarctica indicate that:
tropical hurricanes move south to Antarctica
Antarctica must have been in a different place
warm water currents flow off the coast of Antarctica
the south pole received strong solar radiation
23
Some nuclear plants dump warm water into freshwater environments. What can this cause?
it can increase life expectancy of animals
it can reduce the decomposition rates of organisms
it can decrease the amount of dissolved oxygen
it can increase aquatic species
24
What drives the motion of plate tectonics?
Earth's magnetic field
the Coriolis effect
ocean currents
convection currents in the mantle
25
What is the source of energy for the sun?
internal combustion
burning of solar gases
hydrogen fusion
nuclear fission

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