FINAL EXAM REVIEW 1 WHICH STATEMENT DESCRIBES THE

FINAL EXAM REVIEW

1. WHICH STATEMENT DESCRIBES THE MOTION OF EARTH AROUND THE SUN? A. Speed of earth is constant regardless of distance from the sun B. The speed is constant because the distance remains the same between the earth and the sun C. Speed increase the farther earth is from the sun and decreases as it gets closer D. Speed increase the closer earth is to the sun and decreases the farther it is from the sun

2. IF IT IS SUMMER IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE, WHICH STATEMENT IS TRUE? A. Earth has changed the tilt of its axis B. It is winter in the southern hemisphere due to the tilt of earth’s axis C. It is winter in the southern hemisphere because the earth is farther away from the sun D. Earth has reached its closed point to the sun during its revolution

3. HOW DOES A STRAIGHT ALINGMENT BETWEEN EARTH, THE SUN, AND THE MOON IMPACT THE TIDES? A. B. C. D. Produces weak tides Produces neap tides Produces no change in tides Produces greatest change in tides

4. WHICH DESCRIBES THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NUCLEAR FISSION AND NUCLEAR FUSION? A. Fission is the process the produces radiant energy in stars B. Nuclear fission splits heavier nucleus into smaller nucleus in the sun C. Nuclear fusion splits atoms to produce radiant energy in stars D. Nuclear fusion combines atoms to produce radiant energy from the sun

5. HOW DOES HEAT FROM THE SUN GET TO EARTH? A. By convection through gases B. By radiation via heat and electromagnetic waves C. By radiation through liquids D. By conduction through solids and liquids

6. Why do green plants require solar energy? A. B. C. D. To absorb nitrogen To release carbon dioxide To produce glucose, food To decompose decaying organic matter

7. Which structure can form as a result of a divergent plate boundary? A. A continental volcanic arc due to colliding plates B. Continental mountain due to colliding plates C. Mid-ocean ridge due to separation of plates D. A oceanic trench due to separation of plates

8. Which would produce the most sever earthquakes? A. Earthquake with a deep focus and magnitude of 2. 5 B. Earthquake with shallow focus and magnitude of 2. 1 C. Earthquake with a deep focus and a magnitude of 4. 8 D. Earthquake with shallow focus and a magnitude of 4. 8

9. Scientists can measure the time between P and S waves using seismographs to determine? A. B. C. D. The amount of damage expected The cause of the earthquake The epicenter of the earthquake The likelihood of another earthquake

10. Which agent of erosion leads to the formation of sand dunes? A. B. C. D. Ice Water Gravity Wind

11. How can water be an agent for physical weathering? A. Hydrolysis B. Absorbing atmospheric gases and becoming acidic C. By seeping into cracks of rocks and freezing D. By dissolving soluble minerals

12. Which is most likely a prevention strategy for flooding A. B. C. D. Building artificial levees Reducing water consumption Recycling plastics and metals Busting waste landfills away from rivers

13. How could the removal of trees and other plants impact the environment? A. B. C. D. Increase oxygen production Increase soil formation Increase transpiration Increase erosion

14. Sand can be added to a beach to stabilize the shoreline. Which best describes the disadvantage of this process? A. B. C. D. Inland deposition Short term solution Prevents tides from rising Disrupts flow of tourists

15. Which is an advantage of safely using uranium as an energy source rather than coal? A. B. C. D. Radioactivity Uranium reduces thermal pollution Uranium is cheap to mine Uranium produces less CO 2

16. Which results from the unequal heating of the ocean water of earth? A. B. C. D. Changes in tidal patterns Changes in oceanic currents Unchanging climates Constant sea levels

17. Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions? A. They can warm or cool the air along the coast B. They produce higher tides C. They move vertical columns of deep warm ocean water D. They decrease precipitation

18. Which is formed when a section of impermeable rock forces groundwater to move laterally and emerge from the surface? A. B. C. D. An ocean An aquifer A well A spring

19. How could a long term decrease in precipitation impact an area? A. It could increase the amount of flooding B. It could decrease the amount of possible infiltration C. Decrease possible amount of crop damage D. Increase local lentic bodies of water

20. Which consequence could an exponentially growing human population have on drinkable water? A. It could cause a decrease in the need for water B. It could cause an increase in the amount of available water C. It could cause in increase in waterborne diseases D. It could cause a decrease in water pollutants

21. A local government is going to build a dam. Which is an advantage of the structure? A. B. C. D. Decreases the flow of nutrients Improve natural habitat for native animals Inexpensive structure Creates storage reservoir for water

22. Drilling for water increase along a coastal area. What could happen? A. B. C. D. Increase in water for estuaries Decrease in water for estuaries Increasing sea levels Intrusion of saltwater in aquifers

23. In which atmospheric layer of earth do storms and most pollutants occur? A. B. C. D. Tropopause Troposphere Stratosphere Thermosphere

24. Which gas makes up the largest component of our atmosphere? A. B. C. D. Oxygen Nitrogen Carbon dioxide Water vapor

25. Which statement best describes movement of air masses? A. Move from high to low pressure B. Move from low to high pressure C. Move from low temperature to high temperature D. Move from low humidity to high humidity

26. Which most likely occurs when fast cold air mass collides with warm moist air? A. B. C. D. Light precipitation for long period of time Heavy precipitation for long period of time Light precipitation for short period of time Heavy precipitation for short period of time

27. Major source for air pollution create by humans? A. B. C. D. Hydroelectric dams Nuclear power Industrial factories Reclamation

28. Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer? A. B. C. D. Carbon dioxide Water vapor Vehicle exhaust aerosols

29. How is climate different than weather? A. Climates change and weather remains constant B. Climate influences daily conditions and weather influences seasonal conditions C. Climate refers to a short term observation of conditions as well as weather D. Climate is based on several observations over seasons and weather is based on daily conditions.

30. What forms hurricanes during late summer? A. B. C. D. Polar air masses and ocean salinity Ocean currents and polar air masses Ocean temperatures and warm air masses Ocean salinity and density

31. Why would a group of individuals vote against a large scale development of buildings and roads in an area? A. B. C. D. Decrease in annual temperatures in the area Increase in biodiversity in the area Introduction of native species for pet trade Formation of “heat islands”, urban microclimate

32. Several factories have transitioned from using fossil fuels to an alternative energy source. How could this impact the atmosphere? A. B. C. D. Increase in carbon dioxide levels Decrease carbon dioxide levels Increase in sulfuric acid rain Decrease oxygen levels

33. Factories increase thermal pollution by dumping heated water into lentic and lotic bodies of water. How does this affect the aquatic ecosystem? A. B. C. D. Increases dissolved oxygen levels Reduces decomposition Reduces number of species Increase life expectancy of native animals

34. Since 1901 global temperatures have risen due to the increase of green house gases such as CO 2. How could this affect the planet? A. B. C. D. Decreasing coastline erosion Increase in polar ice cap formation Increasing flooding along coastlines Decrease occurrences of droughts

35. Which example describes an abiotic factor that could impact the diversity of an ecosystem? A. Increase in the amount of acid rain altering soil p. H B. Introduction of an invasive / nonnative species C. Increase predator competition D. Increase in prey could alter predator populations

36. A disease cause rabbit populations to decrease drastically. How would this affect the community? A. B. C. D. Mouse populations would decrease Grasshopper populations would decrease Fox populations would decrease Woodpecker populations would increase

37. Kudzu was introduced to North Carolina from japan to control erosion and for ornamental purposes. It has grown rapidly out competing native species. Which best describes Kudzu A. B. C. D. noncompetitive species Agent of erosion Abiotic factor Invasive species

38. Which could most likely have a lasting negative impact on the biodiversity of an area? A. B. C. D. Selective cutting Increase plant population Clear cutting Reduction in fertilizers

39. How could the exponential growth of humans impact regions through the world? A. B. C. D. Increase in the demand for food Decrease demand for available land Increase biodiversity Decrease in air pollution

40. Which best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and earth’s resources? A. Population below carrying capacity does not have enough resources B. Population above carrying capacity does have enough resources C. A population above carrying capacity does not have enough resources D. Humans do not have a carry capacity