Earth's Systems: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Seventh Graders

Question 1

How does deforestation in the Amazon rainforest affect Earth's systems?

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Less rain, more erosion, fewer animals, and changed carbon storage

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Warmer air but no big changes in water or animals

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Better soil for farming, but no big changes in air or animals

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No big changes because the rainforest is too small

Question 2

How do the interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere affect the variety and distribution of Earth's biomes?

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They determine the temperature, rainfall, and soil conditions that support certain plant and animal species.

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They have no impact on the distribution or variety of Earth's biomes.

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They only affect the distribution of Earth's biomes, not their variety.

Question 3

How does water shape Earth's surface?

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Breaks down rocks and moves them through rivers and glaciers

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Releases gases that cool the planet

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Absorbs sunlight and reflects it back into space

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Creates earthquakes by releasing pressure underground

Question 4

Grasslands are biomes with open areas covered mostly by grasses and other non-woody plants. Which of these is a typical feature of grasslands?

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C. Many different kinds of plants and animals

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A. Many trees

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B. Lots of rain all year

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D. Frozen ground all year

Question 5

How do erosion and deposition shape Earth's surface?

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Erosion breaks down rocks and soil, while deposition builds up new landforms.

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Erosion creates mountains, while deposition creates valleys.

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Erosion and deposition only occur in coastal areas.

Question 6

The process by which water turns from a liquid into a gas is called:

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 7

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the ground?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 8

Which of the following is a resource that can be replaced naturally over time?

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Water

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Fossil fuels

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Minerals

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Metals

Question 9

The word 'weathering' describes:

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The physical and chemical breakdown of rocks

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The movement of air in the atmosphere

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The changes in the Earth's orbit around the sun

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The formation of new types of rocks

Question 10

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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Fermentation

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Decomposition

Question 11

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas is known as:

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Condensation

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Transpiration

Question 12

Which layer of the Earth is directly below the crust?

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Asthenosphere

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Mesosphere

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Core

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Lithosphere

Question 13

All living things on Earth, including plants, animals, and bacteria, make up which Earth system?

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Biosphere

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Atmosphere

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Geosphere

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Hydrosphere

Question 14

What is the primary force that moves tectonic plates?

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Convection currents

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Gravity

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Magnetic fields

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Wind

Question 15

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation?

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Stratosphere

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Troposphere

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Thermosphere

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Mesosphere

Question 16

Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

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Chlorofluorocarbons

Question 17

What is the process by which water turns from a liquid to a gas and rises into the atmosphere?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Infiltration

Question 18

Which of the following is the tectonic plate on which North America is located?

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North American Plate

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Pacific Plate

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Eurasian Plate

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African Plate

Question 19

What is the term for the variety of life forms found in a particular environment?

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Biodiversity

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Ecosystem

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Habitat

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Population

Question 20

What do we call the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Geosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Biosphere

Question 21

Which gas traps heat in the atmosphere, leading to climate change?

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

Question 22

Which soil layer contains the most organic matter?

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A-horizon

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B-horizon

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C-horizon

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D-horizon

Question 23

What is the term for the downward movement of water through soil?

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Infiltration

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

Question 24

Which process is responsible for the continuous movement of water between Earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land?

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The water cycle

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The carbon cycle

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The rock cycle

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The nitrogen cycle

Question 25

What is the name of the thin layer of gases that surrounds the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Lithosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Biosphere

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?

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Organic

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Igneous

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Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

Question 27

What is the ultimate source of energy for most living organisms on Earth?

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Sunlight

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Geothermal heat

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Gravitational potential energy

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Chemical energy stored in food

Question 28

Which gas in the atmosphere is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect and global warming?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Water vapor

Question 29

What is the process by which rocks are broken down and changed into smaller pieces and minerals?

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Weathering

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Deposition

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Volcanism

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Erosion

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 31

What is the name of the boundary between the Earth's crust and mantle?

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Mohorovičić discontinuity

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Gutenberg discontinuity

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Asthenosphere

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Lithosphere

Question 32

What was the name of the giant landmass that existed millions of years ago from which all the present continents drifted?

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Pangea

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Gondwana

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Laurasia

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Rodinia

Question 33

Which of the following is **not** a component of Earth's system?

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Electrosphere

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Biosphere

Question 34

Which layer of Earth is home to the majority of life?

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Biosphere

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Geosphere

Question 35

Which of these is **not** a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 36

What process causes rocks to break down over time?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Subduction

Question 37

What is the primary energy source for Earth's systems?

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Sun

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Moon

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Volcanoes

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Earth's core

Question 38

What do we call the vast network of interconnected water bodies on Earth?

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Hydrosphere

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

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Geosphere

Question 39

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

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Stratosphere

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 40

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to create energy?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Fermentation

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Decomposition

Question 41

Which technology has revolutionized our ability to monitor and study Earth's systems globally?

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Satellite imaging

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Computer modeling

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Drones

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Weather balloons

Question 42

Which of these is a common social and economic impact of climate change, particularly affecting vulnerable communities and regions?

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Food shortages and rising food costs

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Increased tourism revenue

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Improved air quality and reduced respiratory problems

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Reduced coastal erosion and flooding

Question 43

Which human activity has contributed to the depletion of Earth's ozone layer?

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Using aerosol sprays

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Planting trees

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Riding a bike to school

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Recycling plastic bottles

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a major Earth system studied in this unit?

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Cryosphere

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Atmosphere

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Geosphere

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Biosphere

Question 45

The interactions between the Earth's systems can best be described as:

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Interconnected and dynamic

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Independent and isolated

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Unidirectional and linear

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Random and unpredictable

Question 46

Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the movement of water through the hydrosphere?

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Evaporation and condensation

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Erosion and deposition

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Plate tectonics

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Volcanism

Question 47

The composition and thickness of the Earth's atmosphere vary significantly:

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True

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False

Question 48

The process by which rocks are transformed from one type to another is known as:

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Metamorphism

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Lithification

Question 49

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Minerals

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Groundwater

Question 50

Which component is NOT found in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Iron

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Water vapor

Question 51

Which process describes the transformation of water from a liquid state into a gas?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 52

Which layer of the Earth's structure is primarily composed 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 53

What term describes the interactions between living organisms and their surrounding environment?

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Ecology

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Geology

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Hydrology

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Meteorology

Question 54

How do oceans play a vital role in regulating Earth's temperature?

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By absorbing and releasing heat

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By reflecting sunlight

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By blocking ultraviolet radiation

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Oceans do not regulate Earth's temperature

Question 55

What is the primary energy source for most life on Earth?

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Sunlight

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Geothermal heat

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Chemical reactions

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Nuclear fusion

Question 56

Which of the following is a characteristic of a closed system?

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No exchange of matter or energy with surroundings

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Exchange of matter only

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Exchange of energy only

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Exchange of both matter and energy

Question 57

What is the sequence of steps in the scientific method used to investigate Earth's systems?

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Observation, hypothesis, experiment, conclusion

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Hypothesis, conclusion, observation, experiment

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Experiment, observation, hypothesis, conclusion

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Observation, experiment, conclusion, hypothesis

Question 58

Which of the following is a main component of Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen

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Silicon

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Sodium

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Chlorine

Question 59

What process describes the movement of water through Earth's systems?

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Hydrological cycle

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Carbon cycle

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Nitrogen cycle

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Rock cycle

Question 60

What is the term for the living organisms within an ecosystem?

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Biota

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Habitat

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Biome

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Population

Question 61

Which of the following is considered a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 62

What is the primary reason for global warming?

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Increased greenhouse gases

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Deforestation

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Volcanic eruptions

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Sunspots

Question 63

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Breaking down organic matter

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Producing oxygen

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Photosynthesizing

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Consuming other organisms

Question 64

What is the term for the scientific study of Earth's systems?

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Earth science

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Geology

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Ecology

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Meteorology