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Test Description: Earth Spheres, atmosphere, heat transfer, wind ocean currents
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The continent of Antarctica is covered with an ice sheet. Which part of the Earth system includes the ice sheet?
A
Cryosphere
B
Atmosphere
C
Hydrosphere
D
Biosphere
2) Living things in the biosphere interact with other parts of the Earth system to exchange energy. What is the main source of energy for the biosphere?
A
The Sun
B
The atmosphere
C
The Hydrosphere
D
The Geosphere
3) Cloudy nights are often warmer than clear nights. Which explains why cloudy nights tend to be warmer?
A
Clouds store and release heat from the Earth's interior
B
Clouds reflect heat from the sun
C
Clouds trap heat provided during the day
D
Clouds generate wind
4) The Florida Everglades is a large, warm wetland with many plants, animals, and microscopic organisms. Which part of the Earth system includes the water in the Everglades?
A
The Cryosphere
B
The Atmosphere
C
The Hydrosphere
D
The Biosphere
5) What three factors most directly affect ocean surface currents?
A
Deep currents, convection currents and surface winds
B
Coriolis effect, density, and dissolved solids
C
Upwelling, convection currents, and the Sun's energy
D
Surface winds, the coriolis effect, and continental deflection
6) Air currents are sensitive to changes in temperature and pressure. In general, how does air move?
A
From areas of high temperature to areas of low temperature
B
From areas of low temperature to areas of high temperature
C
From areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
D
From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
7) What causes the corilois effect?
A
The Sun
B
The cause is unknown
C
The Earth's rotation
D
The Earth's magnetic field
8) Earth scientists have identified four distinct layers of the atmosphere. Which of the following defines the layers of the atmosphere?
A
Their temperature
B
Their altitude
C
Their density
D
Their air pressure
9) Which two factors are responsible for the formation of deep ocean currents?
A
upwelling and dissolved solids
B
Salinity and temperature
C
Temperature and coriolis effect
D
Coriolis effect and wind
10) Water boiling in a pot is an example of which type of heat transfer?
A
Radiation
B
Condensation
C
Conduction
D
Convection
11) In general, how does heat move?
A
From a warmer object to a cooler object
B
from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
C
From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
D
From a cooler object to a warmer object
12) As air in the atmosphere is heated by the sun, it becomes less dense and rises. What causes this decrease in density?
A
The air particles move slower, causing the air to expand
B
The air particles move slower, causing the air to contract
C
The air particles move faster, causing the air to expand
D
The air particles move faster, causing the air to contract
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