Earth And Environmental Science
In which atmosphere layer of the earth do thunderstorms occur?
Troposphere
Which best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and Earth's resources?
A population that is below the carrying capacity will have a decrease in natural resources.
Which is formed when a section of impermeable rock forces groundwater to move laterally and emerge onto the surface area?
A spring
Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer of the Earth?
Aerosoles
Which would produce the most severe earthquake damage along the surface of the Earth?
An earthquake with with a shallow focus and magnitude of 4.5.
Which example describes an abiotic factor could impact the diversity of an ecosystem?
An increase in the amount of acid rain can change the pH of the soil in an ecosystem.
The drilling for freshwater increases along a coastal area. What is likely consequence of this actin?
An intrusion of salt water in aquifers.
Kudzu, a vine covering many acres of North Carolina, was introduced to the United States in 1876 to control erosion. Over the years, scientist found that kudzu creates problems by growing rapidly and preventing other plants from getting sunlight. Which best describes kudzu?
An invasive,nonnative species.
Which is mostly likely a prevention strategy for flooding?
Building artificial levees.
How could the removal of trees and other vegetation impact on the environment?
By increasing erosion.
Since 1901,global surface temperatures have risen at an average rate of 0.13 degree F every ten years . In which way could the average increase in global temperatures influence Earth.
By increasing the amount of flooding because of rising sea levels.
How can water be an agent for physical weathering?
By seeping into the cracks of rocks and freezing.
Which result from the unequal heating of the ocean water of the Earth?
Changes in the ocean current patterns.
What could most likely have lasting negative impact on the biodiversity of an area?
Clear Cutting
How climate different from weather?
Climate is based on observations made for the region over several years, whereas weather is based on day to day observations made for a region.
Which is a major source of air pollution created by humans?
Industrial Factories
A local government is considering whether to build a dam. Which is an advantage of building this structure?
It can create a storage place for water.
Some factories can increase the amount of thermal pollution by dumping heated water into lakes and rivers. How can this type of pollution affect aquatic environments?
It can reduce the number of aquatic species in the environment.
Which is most likely occurs when a fast moving cold air mass moves into a region of warmer moist air?
It causes heavy precipitation for short period of time.
Which consequence could an exponentially growing human population have on drinkable water?
It could cause increase in causes of waterborne diseases.
How could long term decrease in precipitation impact an area?
It could decrease the amount of possible infiltration in the area.
A company has several factories around the world and has decided to transition from burning fossil fuels to using alternative energy resources. How could a decrease in burning fossil fuels impact the atmosphere?
It could decrease the carbon dioxide levels of the atmosphere.
How could the exponential growth of the human population impact regions throughout the world?
It could lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions .
A local government voted against the large scale development of buildings and the roads in the area. What could have been the motive behind their decision?
It could lead to the formation of heat islands, which may impact the micro climate in the area.
If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, which statement is true?
It is winter in the southern hemisphere due to the tilt of earth's axis.
How does a straight alignment between earth, the sun, and the moon impact the tides on earth?
It produces the greatest change in high and low tides.
Large quantities of sand can be added to the beach to stabilize the shoreline. Which describes a dis vantage of this process?
Its a short-term solution.
Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earths atmosphere?
Nitrogen (N2)
Which describes the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fission splits a heavier nucleus into smaller nuclei, and nuclear fusion is the process that produces the radiant energy of stars.
Which statement describes the motion of Earth around the sun?
Speed increases the closer earth is to the sun and decreases the farther it is from the sun.
Scientist are studying a graph showing the time difference between the seismic P-Waves and the seismic S-Waves as they travel through Earth. Which information can they learn from the graph?
The epicenter of an Earthquake.
A disease causes the rabbit population to decline drastically. How would this decline in the rabbit population impact on the community?
The fox population would decrease.
Which contributes to the formation of hurricanes during the late summer?
The interaction between ocean water temperatures and warm air masses.
Why are ocean currents important to the coastal regions?
They can warm or cool the air temperatures along the coastal regions.
Which statement describes the general movement of air masses?
They move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Which is an advantage of safely using uranium as an energy source rather than using coal?
Uranium produces energy without polluting, while burning coal can increases the CO(2) in the atmosphere.
Which agent of the erosion leads to the formation of sand dunes?
Wind
Which structure can form as a result of a divergent plate boundary?
a mid-ocean ridge, due to separation of two plates
How does heat from the sun get to earth?
by radiation, using electromagnetic waves to transfer the heat
Why do green plants require solar energy?
to produce there own food