What is most responsible for the presence of groundwater in an area?

the movement of surface water and precipitation through soil and rock

the movement of water from a confined aquifer into surface water

the movement of water from streams and rivers to watersheds

the movement of surface water through impermeable rock

Which is a farming technique that could improve the soil and the environment?

creating undisturbed layers of mulch in the soil

using fueled machines that will turn the soil continuously

placing inorganic chemical fertilizers in the soil

irrigating the soil with salty water

A community decides to upgrade its water purification and management systems. What lasting impact could this have on available freshwater?

It could cause an increase in the freshwater supply

It could cause a decrease in water demand

It could cause a decrease in the water levels

It could cause an increase in waterborne diseases

Which would most likely cause a reduction in the amount of coal and natural gas on Earth?

a continual increase in the number of people on Earth

a continual increase in the amount of pollution in Earth’s atmosphere

a continual decrease in the amount of water in Earth’s aquifers

a continual decrease in the amount of rain forests on Earth

How could the introduction of a nonnative species of plant affect an ecosystem in North Carolina?

It could take over the habitats of the native plant species

It could pollinate the native plant species, producing a disease-resistant species

It could reduce the competition for space and light with native plant species

It could cause some insect species to destroy native plant species

What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?

increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels

increased atmospheric oxygen levels

Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?

to increase the stability of ecosystems during environmental changes

to decrease the amount of global predator populations

to decrease the stability of major global ocean currents

to increase the amount of nonrenewable resources located in the lithosphere

Cracks in rocks widen as water in them freezes and thaws. How does this affect the surface of the Earth?

It exposes rocks to increased rates of erosion and weathering

It reduces the rates of soil formation

It changes the chemical composition of the rocks

It limits the exposure of rocks to acid precipitation

How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?

by changing the amount of direct solar energy reaching the surface of Earth

by influencing the rate of chemical reactions occurring in the atmosphere

by deflecting the harmful rays of radiation emitted by the sun

by changing the speed of the rotation of Earth

What are the proportions of clay, silt, and sand shown at point A in Figure 5-1?

clay: 60 percent; silt: 20 percent; sand: 20 percent

clay: 70 percent; silt: 20 percent; sand: 10 percent

clay: 40 percent; silt: 40 percent; sand: 20 percent

clay: 80 percent; silt: 10 percent; sand: 10 percent

Wegener’s continental drift hypothesis stated that all the continents once joined together to form ____.

two major supercontinents and three smaller continents

Balance in the water cycle means that ____.

the average annual precipitation over Earth equals the amount of water that evaporates

water that falls to Earth only enters oceans

the amount of water that falls to Earth weighs the same as the amount that condenses in clouds

water that evaporates from Earth’s surface remains forever in the atmosphere

At night, clouds act as a blanket by ____.

absorbing outgoing radiation from the Earth

flecting incoming radiation from the Sun

reflecting outgoing radiation from the Earth

absorbing incoming radiation from the sun

Which of the following is an example of human impact on climate changes?

changes in the tilt of Earth’s axis

Which of the following is NOT true of greenhouse gases?

They are produced solely by human activities

They absorb Earth’s radiation

They are transparent to incoming solar radiation

They include carbon dioxide and water vapor

Which of the following is NOT true of the relationship between vegetation and climate?

Vegetation influences ocean currents

Vegetation influences cloud format

Vegetation influences rates of solar absorption

Vegetation influences regional precipitation patterns

What are the proportions of clay, silt, and sand shown at point C in Figure 5-1?

clay: 10 percent; silt: 20 percent; sand: 70 percent

clay: 20 percent; silt: 60 percent; sand: 20 percent

clay: 10 percent; silt: 80 percent; sand: 10 percent

clay: 30 percent; silt: 40 percent; sand: 30 percent

What factor commonly triggers mass movements?

saturation of surface materials with water

During what season would you expect mass movements to be a greater threat?

a wet spring before vegetation is growing

a wet spring with lots of growing vegetation

a dry autumn after the leaves have turned

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1 min • 1 pt

How can urbanization affect a local area?

It can increase the number of invasive species in an area

It can decrease the risk of water pollution in an area

It can increase the risk of flooding in an area

It can decrease the need for natural resources in an area

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which will most likely form when movement along a plate boundary forces a landmass to be pulled apart?

volcanic island arc

continental mountains

continental rift

oceanic trench

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Subsurface ocean currents continually circulate from the warm waters near the equator to the colder waters in other parts of the world. What is the main cause of these currents?

differences in the topography along the ocean floor

differences in density of ocean water

the rotation of Earth on its axis

movement of the jet stream

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?

an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation

an increase in levels of methane gas in the atmosphere

an increase in ozone levels in the upper atmosphere

an increase in acid precipitation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which change would best aid a farmer in making the transition from conventional farming techniques to more sustainable farming techniques?

reduce the ratio of essential elements in the fertilizer

irrigate crops using well water

rotate the types of crops grown

plant only genetically modified crops

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is an effect of lower levels of solar radiation striking Earth?

increased incidences of skin cancer

decreased rates of photosynthesis

increased phytoplankton activity

decreased carbon dioxide levels

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which natural phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?

movement of tectonic plates

deep ocean currents

seasonal changes

day and night

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NCFE Earth Science Review

How can urbanization affect a local area?

Which will most likely form when movement along a plate boundary forces a landmass to be pulled apart?

Subsurface ocean currents continually circulate from the warm waters near the equator to the colder waters in other parts of the world. What is the main cause of these currents?

Which is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?

Which change would best aid a farmer in making the transition from conventional farming techniques to more sustainable farming techniques?

Which is an effect of lower levels of solar radiation striking Earth?

Which natural phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?

Which storm most likely develops as air masses interact with the warm water in the northwest Pacific Ocean?

What is most responsible for the presence of groundwater in an area?

Which is a farming technique that could improve the soil and the environment?

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