The Sphere of Life
A plant's roots breaking rocks involves which two spheres?
Biosphere and the geosphere
Which surface would typically have a higher albedo? A. Snow B. Asphalt pavement C. Ocean D. Soil
Snow
What factor contributes to the rise in sea levels when ice sheets melt?
Melt water flows to the ocean
What is the primary source of energy that drives Earth's weather?
A. Wind B. Ocean currents C. Sun
The Sun
What are the lines that go up and down on the map called?
Longitude
Plants take in CO2 during photosynthesis and the biproduct of this process is oxygen. What two spheres are interacting in this example?
Biosphere and atmosphere
What does a high albedo indicate about a surface?
A. It absorbs more sunlight
B. It reflects more sunlight
C. It retains heat for a long time
It reflects more sunlight
What is a consequence of melting ice sheets for human communities near coastlines?
Coastal flooding
Which process is responsible for the uneven heating of Earth's surface by the sun, leading to the formation of weather patterns? A. Conduction B. Convection C. Radiation
Radiation
Which is farther North 45o or 350
45o North
Which two spheres are involved in the formation of a glacier?
Hydrosphere and the geosphere
Which of the following surfaces has a lower albedo, contributing to the warming of the Earth's surface?
A. Snow B. Sand C. Ice D. Clouds
Sand
What is a direct consequence of melting glaciers on global sea levels?
A. Sea levels decrease
B. Sea levels remain constant
C. Sea levels increase
Sea levels increase
How does the sun influence the formation of winds in the atmosphere?
A. By emitting ozone
B. By generating magnetic fields
C. By heating Earth's surface unevenly
By heating Earth's surface unevenly
Where is zero degrees latitude?
The Equator
10. Which of the following is an example of an interaction between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere?
A. Formation of a desert
B. Formation of clouds
C. Erosion by rivers
Formation of clouds
How does the albedo effect relate to climate change? A. It has no impact on climate change
B. It makes climate change worse
C. It makes climate change better
It makes climate change worse because the Earth absorbs more energy from the Sun.
What is the term for the slow movement of glaciers downslope under the influence of gravity?
A. Evaporation B. Sublimation C. Glacial flow
Glacial flow
Which statement best describes the relationship between the sun and weather patterns?
A. The sun has no impact on weather
B. Weather patterns are solely determined by ocean currents
C. The sun's energy drives atmospheric processes, influencing weather
The sun's energy drives atmospheric processes, influencing weather
Which is true about the Equator?
It divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
It divides North and South America
It is the shortest path around the globe
It divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Which Earth sphere is responsible for the formation of mountains, valleys, and other landforms?
The Geosphere
How do human activities, such as buildings and roads, affect the albedo of an area?
A. Increase it
B. Decrease it
C. Have no impact
Decrease it, making surfaces darker
How does the sun's angle of incidence affect the intensity of sunlight? A. The higher the angle of incidence, the more intense sunlight B. The higher the angle of incidence, the lower the intensity of sunlight
The higher the angle of incidence, the lower the intensity of sunlight
What month are we closest to the Sun?
January