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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 increases the acidity of the ocean water.
C
The melting ice lowers the freezing point 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
frost
B
sleet
C
hail
D
snow
3) What is the primary source of energy that causes evaporation of water from the surface of bodies of water?
A
solar radiation
B
heat from nearby land masses
C
convection currents in the water
D
transpiration by plants
4) What happens to the water vapor in an air mass as it ascends?
A
It vaporizes
B
It condenses
C
It polarizes
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 high surface tension
B
its specific heat capacity
C
its ability to exist as a liquid
D
its ability to freeze
6) When air is heated, it will most likely
A
condense and rise
B
condense and fall
C
expand and rise.
D
expand 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 salts of weak bases
D
ocean water contains fewer minerals than tap water.
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
lakes
B
the atmosphere
C
ice
D
rivers
9) Which is Earth’s largest source of drinkable water?
A
oceans
B
aquifers
C
rivers
D
lakes
10) Spring tides occur during which lunar phases?
A
when the moon is waning
B
when the moon is waxing
C
first quarter and last quarter
D
full moon and new moon
11) Which of these properties of water has the greatest effect on the water cycle?
A
neutral pH
B
dissolves many substances
C
forms sixsided crystals
D
freezing and boiling points
12) What is the main energy source for deep ocean currents that move large volumes of water around the planet?
A
motion of tectonic plates
B
radiation from the Sun
C
heat from Earth’s core
D
tidal effects of the Moon
13) Which is a natural cause of rivers drying up?
A
pollution
B
water tables rise
C
erosion
D
lack of precipitation
14) Tides on Earth are mostly caused by the gravitational pull of
A
the sun
B
the moon
C
asteroids
D
stars
15) Which steps in the water cycle most directly cause floods?
A
runoff and condensation
B
precipitation and runoff
C
condensation and evaporation
D
evaporation and precipitation
16) Two high tides and two low tides occur on Earth every
A
day
B
hour
C
week
D
month
17) Ocean tides result mainly from
A
radiant heat from stars
B
Earth’s tilt on its axis
C
the Moon’s gravitational pull
D
surface winds
18) Which factor determines whether precipitation will be in the form of rain or snow?
A
wind
B
temperature
C
air pressure
D
humidity
19) One characteristic that is unique to water is that it
A
has a low specific heat
B
can be changed from a liquid to a solid.
C
dissolves very few substances
D
exists naturally in three states on Earth
20) What is the main source of energy that causes water to evaporate from the surface of Earth?
A
wind
B
sun
C
gravity
D
lightening
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