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Earth Spheres, Atmosphere, Heat Transfer, Wind Ocean Currents. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

The continent of Antarctica is covered with an ice sheet. Which part of the Earth system includes the ice sheet?
a) Cryosphere
b) Biosphere
c) Atmosphere
d) Hydrosphere

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 Geosphere
d) The Hydrosphere

Cloudy nights are often warmer than clear nights. Which explains why cloudy nights tend to be warmer?
a) Clouds trap heat provided during the day
b) Clouds generate wind
c) Clouds store and release heat from the Earth's interior
d) Clouds reflect heat from the sun

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 Hydrosphere
b) The Atmosphere
c) The Biosphere
d) The Cryosphere

What three factors most directly affect ocean surface currents?
a) Surface winds, the coriolis effect, and continental deflection
b) Coriolis effect, density, and dissolved solids
c) Upwelling, convection currents, and the Sun's energy
d) Deep currents, convection currents and surface winds

Air currents are sensitive to changes in temperature and pressure. In general, how does air move?
a) From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
b) From areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
c) From areas of low temperature to areas of high temperature
d) From areas of high temperature to areas of low temperature

What causes the corilois effect?
a) The Earth's rotation
b) The Earth's magnetic field
c) The Sun
d) The cause is unknown

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 air pressure
c) Their altitude
d) Their density

Which two factors are responsible for the formation of deep ocean currents?
a) Salinity and temperature
b) Coriolis effect and wind
c) Temperature and coriolis effect
d) upwelling and dissolved solids

Water boiling in a pot is an example of which type of heat transfer?
a) Convection
b) Conduction
c) Radiation
d) Condensation

In general, how does heat move?
a) From a warmer object to a cooler object
b) From a cooler object to a warmer object
c) From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
d) from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure

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 faster, causing the air to expand
b) The air particles move slower, causing the air to expand
c) The air particles move faster, causing the air to contract
d) The air particles move slower, causing the air to contract

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