Earth's Systems: An Interactive Learning Journey

Question 1

How can human actions affect Earth's systems?

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Reduce fossil fuel use, recycle more, and plant trees.

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Use more fossil fuels, recycle less, and cut down forests.

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Ignore the problem and hope future generations solve it.

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Only protect endangered species, not the whole ecosystem.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT part of the hydrosphere, the Earth's water system?

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Lava

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Oceans

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Rivers

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Ice caps

Question 3

How do human choices affect the environment, and what ethical responsibilities do we have as stewards of the planet?

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As stewards of the planet, we have an ethical responsibility to protect the environment for future generations.

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Humans have no impact on the environment.

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We should exploit the planet's resources for economic growth, regardless of the environmental consequences.

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The impact of human choices on the environment is negligible.

Question 4

Computer models are helpful tools for scientists studying Earth's climate. However, one challenge of using computer models to predict Earth's climate is that:

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computer models are based on incomplete data and uncertain assumptions.

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computer models can accurately predict future climate conditions for centuries.

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computer models can include all the complex interactions within Earth's systems.

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computer models are not based on real-world data.

Question 5

Which data set would be most useful for analyzing long-term climate patterns?

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Satellite images of sea ice extent over several decades

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Daily temperature readings from a single weather station

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Field observations of plant and animal species in a specific ecosystem

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Historical records of crop yields from a particular region

Question 6

Which gas is NOT a major component of Earth's atmosphere?

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Neon

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Argon

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the geosphere?

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Atmosphere

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a step in the water cycle?

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Photosynthesis

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

Question 9

Which of these gases is NOT a major component of Earth's atmosphere?

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Iron

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

Question 10

Which gas is NOT a major component of Earth's atmosphere?

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Helium

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Argon

Question 11

Which part of the Earth is made up of solid rock and minerals?

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The geosphere

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The atmosphere

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The hydrosphere

Question 12

Which part of the Earth is made up of solid rock?

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Geosphere

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Biosphere

Question 13

Which interaction does NOT involve the atmosphere and the hydrosphere?

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Volcanic eruptions

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

Question 14

Which interaction between Earth's systems is part of the water cycle?

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Evaporation and condensation

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Weathering and erosion

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Photosynthesis and respiration

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Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes

Question 15

Which of these is NOT one of the Earth's major systems?

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Ecosphere

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Geosphere

Question 16

The layer of gases surrounding Earth is called the:

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Geosphere

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Biosphere

Question 17

Which of these holds the most water on Earth?

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Oceans

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Lakes

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Rivers

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Glaciers

Question 18

The solid part of Earth is the:

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Geosphere

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Biosphere

Question 19

Which rock type forms from cooled lava?

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Igneous

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

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Volcanic

Question 20

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces is called:

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Lithification

Question 21

Which of the following is **NOT** a component of the Earth's **geosphere**?

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Atmosphere

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

Question 22

The process by which water turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere is known as:

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Condensation

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Transpiration

Question 23

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the air we breathe?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 24

The process of breaking rocks into smaller pieces over time is:

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Metamorphism

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of a **renewable resource**?

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Water

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Fossil fuels

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Minerals

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Metals

Question 26

The process by which plants use sunlight to create their own food is called:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transpiration

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Decomposition

Question 27

The study of the Earth's systems is known as:

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Geology

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Biology

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Chemistry

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Physics

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a process in the water cycle?

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Photosynthesis

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

Question 29

Which of these is NOT part of the hydrosphere?

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Air

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Oceans

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Rivers

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Groundwater

Question 30

In the water cycle, which process is unique to the interaction between the atmosphere and hydrosphere?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Infiltration

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a component of Earth's systems?

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Solar System

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

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Geosphere

Question 32

What is a major component of the geosphere?

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Rock

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Water

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Air

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Plants

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a part of the Earth's climate system?

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Magnetosphere

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Geosphere

Question 34

Which of these interactions does NOT occur between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere?

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Formation of soil

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Evaporation and precipitation

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Gas exchange for respiration and photosynthesis

Question 35

Which interaction is most important in spreading heat around the world, affecting weather and climate in different places?

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Evaporation and precipitation

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Photosynthesis and breathing

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Rock weathering and soil formation

Question 36

Which interaction among Earth's systems is crucial in shaping the planet's climate, influencing temperature, rainfall patterns, and water availability?

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Interplay among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere driving the water cycle

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Gas exchange between the hydrosphere and atmosphere

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Heat transfer from the Earth's core to the surface through the geosphere

Question 37

How does water vapor primarily move from the oceans into the atmosphere?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 38

Which interaction between the atmosphere and hydrosphere plays the most crucial role in regulating Earth's temperature and shaping weather patterns?

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Evaporation and condensation

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Chemical reactions between gases

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Absorption and reflection of solar radiation

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Movement of tectonic plates

Question 39

Which of these is NOT part of the Earth's major systems?

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Solar System

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Biosphere

Question 40

How do the Earth's systems interact with each other?

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Interdependently and connectedly

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Independently and separately

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Randomly and unpredictably

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With no interaction at all

Question 41

What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen

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Water vapor

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

Question 42

Which process changes liquid water into water vapor?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Infiltration

Question 43

What type of plate boundary forms when two plates move away from each other?

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Divergent boundary

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Convergent boundary

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Transform boundary

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Subduction zone

Question 44

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

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Plate movement

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Volcanic eruptions

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Weather patterns

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Human activity

Question 45

Which type of rock forms when magma or lava cools and solidifies?

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Igneous rock

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Sedimentary rock

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Metamorphic rock

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Volcanic rock

Question 46

What is the force called that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Buoyancy

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Friction

Question 47

Which of the following is a major greenhouse gas?

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Carbon dioxide

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Hydrogen

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

Question 48

What is the name of the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Electromagnetism

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Centripetal force

Question 49

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Wind energy

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Fossil fuels

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Coal

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Nuclear energy

Question 50

What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 51

Which of the following is a major plate tectonic boundary?

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Mid-Atlantic Ridge

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San Andreas Fault

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Grand Canyon

Question 52

What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 53

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 54

What is the name of the layer of the Earth's crust that is made up of solid rock?

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Crust

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Mantle

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Outer core

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Inner core

Question 55

What is the name of the process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decompostion

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Combustion

Question 56

What part of the Earth is made up of solid rock?

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Geosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT an interaction between Earth's systems?

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The atmosphere directly exchanges oxygen with the geosphere.

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Evaporation from the oceans contributes to the formation of clouds in the atmosphere.

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Volcanic eruptions from the geosphere release gases into the atmosphere.

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Plant roots in the biosphere absorb water from the hydrosphere.

Question 58

What process moves water vapor from the oceans into the atmosphere, starting the water cycle?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 59

Which interaction does NOT occur between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

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Infiltration

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Sublimation

Question 60

Which interaction between the atmosphere and hydrosphere is the main cause of water moving from Earth's surface to the atmosphere?

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Condensation

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Runoff

Question 61

Which of these processes does **not** involve an interaction between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere?

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Volcanic eruptions

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Formation of clouds

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Water cycle

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Hurricanes

Question 62

Which process in the Earth's water cycle turns liquid water on the Earth's surface into water vapor in the atmosphere?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Sublimation

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Precipitation

Question 63

What part of the Earth is hard and rocky?

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Geosphere

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Biosphere

Question 64

What is the name of the layer of the Earth that supports life as we know it?

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Biosphere

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Geosphere