Earth and Space Science Astronomers have formulated many

Astronomers have formulated many models of the solar system over time. Ptolemy’s early geocentric

The Arctic tundra has an annual temperature range of -34°C to 12°C. Annual precipitation

Methane (CH 40 from Ohio’s Rose Valley coal mine has successfully been used to

In most areas of Ohio, the frost free growing season is 150 -180 days.

The 19 th century hypothesis that sedimentary strata were laid down in chorological order

Which property of a star can be determined most directly from its color? 1.

A driver traveling from the coniferous region to the tundra region would most likely

In Aristotle’s treatise On Meteorology, he stated that: “The same parts of the Earth

What evidence has been used to support theory of plate tectonics? 1. 2. 3.

The early development of theory of plate tectonics were supported by which of these

What type of energy from the oceans is responsible for weather patterns? 1. 2.

When examining the red shift of galaxies outside our own, every galaxy appears to

Our solar system is thought to have formed from a nebula of dust and

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Astronomers have formulated many models of the solar system over time. Ptolemy’s early geocentric model gave away Copernicus’ heliocentric model on which the modern solar system model is based. Which statement best describes why models of the early Ptolemy solar system were replaced by the Copernican model? 1. 2. 3. 4. Computers are better able to develop scientific models than humans are. A more precise age has been established for the formation of the solar system. More direct observations have enabled scientists to change solar system models. Scientists established that a different set of laws govern the motion of our solar system then govern the motion of other solar systems.

The Arctic tundra has an annual temperature range of -34°C to 12°C. Annual precipitation ranges from 15 cm to 25 cm. Based on these conditions, what characteristics does the Arctic tundra exhibit? 1. High nutrients 2. Low biodiversity 3. Long growing season 4. Small population changes

Methane (CH 40 from Ohio’s Rose Valley coal mine has successfully been used to power fuel cells. Since the fuel used in these cells is not burned, using methane from the mine will help to 1. Increase the concentration of atmospheric ozone. 2. Reduce public demand for alternative fuel sources. 3. Increase public awareness of global warming issues. 4. Reduce pollutants commonly associated with fossil fuel combustion.

In most areas of Ohio, the frost free growing season is 150 -180 days. Farms close to Lake Erie have a growing season closer to 200 days. One explanation of this fact is 1. Crops grown around the lake are frost-resistant. 2. Industries around the lake prevent early freezes. 3. Irrigation water from the lake freezes at a lower temperature. 4. Heat given off by the lake extends the number of frostfree days.

The 19 th century hypothesis that sedimentary strata were laid down in chorological order had what immediate impact of geologic theory? 1. It provided proof of continental drift. 2. It provided calibration of data derived from radioactive decay. 3. It caused geologists to reconsider estimates about Earth’s age. 4. It allowed geologists to better understand tectonic plate movement.

Which property of a star can be determined most directly from its color? 1. 2. 3. 4. Mass Diameter Precise age Surface temperature

A driver traveling from the coniferous region to the tundra region would most likely observe 1. A decrease in air quality. 2. A decrease in biodiversity. 3. An increase in deciduous tree species. 4. An increase in nighttime temperatures.

In Aristotle’s treatise On Meteorology, he stated that: “The same parts of the Earth are not always moist or dry, but they change accordingly as rivers come into existence and dry up. And so the relation of land to sea changes too and a place does not always remain land or sea throughout all time, but where there were dry land there comes to be sea, and where there is now sea, there one day comes to be dry land…” Aristotle were referring to the 1. 2. 3. 4. Depletion of natural resources. Cyclic nature of Earth processes. Relationship between latitude and climate. Effects of humans on biogeochemical cycles.

What evidence has been used to support theory of plate tectonics? 1. 2. 3. 4. The Grand Canyon runs in the same direction as the mid. Atlantic ridge. There are deserts in the western parts of North and South America. The same fossils species are found in South America and Africa. Glacial till covers parts of the Northern United States and Asia.

The early development of theory of plate tectonics were supported by which of these observations? 1. Matching fossils on the continents of Africa and South America 2. Glacier deposits far from existing continental glaciers. 3. Think sediment layers at the mouths of rivers. 4. Sudden volcanic activity of long-dormant volcanoes.

What type of energy from the oceans is responsible for weather patterns? 1. 2. 3. 4. Electrical Magnetic Mechanical Thermal

When examining the red shift of galaxies outside our own, every galaxy appears to be moving away from the observer. This observation supports the Big Bang Theory because it indicates 1. Our galaxy is not moving. 2. The universe is expanding. 3. Most galaxies have the same mass. 4. Earth is at the center of the universe.

Our solar system is thought to have formed from a nebula of dust and gas. Most of this nebula condensed to form the sun. What is the primarily responsible for causing these materials to condense? 1. Electrical attraction between charged dust particles. 2. Gravitational pull of nebula materials on each other. 3. Heat released by nuclear fusion at the center of the nebula. 4. Chemical reactions between hydrogen and other nebula gases.