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3rd Nine Weeks Final Part 1
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1) An iceberg breaks off of a glacier and floats into the ocean. In the ocean, the iceberg begins to melt. Which temporary effect does this melting have on ocean water in the immediate area of the iceberg?
A
The melting ice reduces the salinity of the ocean water.
B
The melting ice lowers the freezing point of the ocean water.
C
The melting ice increases the acidity of the ocean water.
D
The melting ice releases the carbon dioxide stored in ocean water.
2) What type of precipitation occurs when raindrops freeze as they fall?
A
sleet
B
hail
C
snow
D
frost
3) What is the primary source of energy that causes evaporation of water from the surface of bodies of water?
A
heat from nearby land masses
B
solar radiation
C
transpiration by plants
D
convection currents in the water
4) What happens to the water vapor in an air mass as it ascends?
A
It polarizes
B
It condenses
C
It vaporizes
D
It freezes
5) Earth’s distance from the Sun enables water to be readily available for organisms. Which property of water is most important for these organisms?
A
its ability to freeze
B
its ability to exist as a liquid
C
its high surface tension
D
its specific heat capacity
6) When air is heated, it will most likely
A
condense and rise
B
expand and rise.
C
expand and fall
D
condense and fall
7) Why is the pH of ocean water higher than the pH of normal tap water?
A
ocean water contains more oxygen than tap water
B
ocean water contains salts of weak acids
C
ocean water contains fewer minerals than tap water.
D
ocean water contains salts of weak bases
8) Approximately 71 % of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. The majority of this is salt water and is found in the oceans. Where is the majority of the Earth’s fresh water found?
A
rivers
B
lakes
C
ice
D
the atmosphere
9) Which is Earth’s largest source of drinkable water?
A
aquifers
B
oceans
C
lakes
D
rivers
10) Spring tides occur during which lunar phases?
A
full moon and new moon
B
when the moon is waxing
C
when the moon is waning
D
first quarter and last quarter
11) Which of these properties of water has the greatest effect on the water cycle?
A
neutral pH
B
freezing and boiling points
C
forms sixsided crystals
D
dissolves many substances
12) What is the main energy source for deep ocean currents that move large volumes of water around the planet?
A
tidal effects of the Moon
B
motion of tectonic plates
C
radiation from the Sun
D
heat from Earth’s core
13) Which is a natural cause of rivers drying up?
A
lack of precipitation
B
erosion
C
pollution
D
water tables rise
14) Tides on Earth are mostly caused by the gravitational pull of
A
asteroids
B
the moon
C
stars
D
the sun
15) Which steps in the water cycle most directly cause floods?
A
condensation and evaporation
B
precipitation and runoff
C
runoff and condensation
D
evaporation and precipitation
16) Two high tides and two low tides occur on Earth every
A
hour
B
week
C
month
D
day
17) Ocean tides result mainly from
A
Earth’s tilt on its axis
B
the Moon’s gravitational pull
C
surface winds
D
radiant heat from stars
18) Which factor determines whether precipitation will be in the form of rain or snow?
A
humidity
B
air pressure
C
temperature
D
wind
19) One characteristic that is unique to water is that it
A
exists naturally in three states on Earth
B
dissolves very few substances
C
can be changed from a liquid to a solid.
D
has a low specific heat
20) What is the main source of energy that causes water to evaporate from the surface of Earth?
A
gravity
B
wind
C
lightening
D
sun
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