WEATHERING, EROSION, DEPOSITION
When flowing water erodes land, it carries the particles downstream. Which statement describes what happens to these particles as the flow of water slows down?
A. Larger particles float on the surface, and smaller particles sink.
B. Particles continue traveling at the same speed and do not slow down.
C. Particle movement also slows down and eventually float on the surface.
D. Larger particles are deposited first, and smaller particles settle last.
D. Larger particles are deposited first, and smaller particles settle last.
Which landform is created by the slow movement of ice, though less common in Florida’s current climate?
A.Coastline
B.Delta
C.Mountain
D.Glacier
D.Glacier
The process by which hot and cold air are transferred in the atmosphere is
A.conduction
B.convection
C.insulation
D.radiation
B.convection
A storm that gets its energy from warm, humid air at the ocean’s surface is called a
A.blizzard
B.hurricane
C.thunderstorm
D.tornado
B.hurricane
In any marine biome, the major interaction of Earth's spheres is the _________ with the _____________.
A.biosphere; atmosphere
B.cryosphere; biosphere
C.biosphere; hydrosphere
D.hydrosphere; geosphere
C.biosphere; hydrosphere
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains were once among the tallest in the world, similar in altitude to the Himalayas of today. This would still be the case if not for the process of -
A.weathering
B.erosion
C. volcanism
D deposition
A.weathering
How do deltas, such as those found at the mouth of the St. Johns River, contribute to the biodiversity of Florida?
A.By supplying nutrient-rich freshwater that dilutes ocean salinity levels.
B.By forming barrier islands that prevent hurricanes from reaching inland areas
C.By creating diverse habitats through sediment deposition
D.By producing sandy beaches that attract tourism rather than support ecosystems
C.By creating diverse habitats through sediment deposition
Energy from the sun is transferred to the earth by
A.conduction
B.conservation
C.convection
D. radiation
D. radiation
Precipitation will increase in areas where there is
A.less transpiration and less run-off.
B.lower temperatures and more evaporation.
C.lower temperatures and less evaporation.
D. higher temperatures and more evaporation.
D. higher temperatures and more evaporation.
How do forest fires affect the Earth's atmosphere?
A.Wind strength is reduced due to the combination of heat and smoke.
B.The smoke from large forest fires makes breathing the air difficult.
C.The gases released from burning trees cleans out the CO2 in the air.
D.The heated air above the forest fire causes more thunderstorms to form.
B.The smoke from large forest fires makes breathing the air difficult.
Juan and Richie spread out some clay on their lab bench. This was to model the soil and rocks on Earth. They placed a large ice cube on the clay to model a glacier and they waited for the ice to melt. When the ice turned to water, they mopped it up. There was a depression left in the clay. The boys had modeled a glacier ____________ the earth.
A. depositing
B. eroding
C. moving
D. weathering
B. eroding
What is the primary cause of the formation of Florida’s barrier islands?
A.Artificially, through land reclamation
B.Tectonic uplift
C.Wave action and sediment deposition
D.Reef building species of coral
C.Wave action and sediment deposition
Triple points
Which situation is an example of transferring heat by means of convection?
A.the sun warming the earth
B.the weather patterns outside
C.you wear pajamas in order to get warm
D.you accidentally grabbing the hot pan from the oven
B.the weather patterns outside
Double points
Water has a higher specific heat index than other common materials, so it takes a lot of energy to raise the temperature of water. Conclude how this would affect climate.
A.Areas surrounded by water would have more snow.
B.Areas surrounded by water wouldn't be affected by global warming.
C.Areas surrounded by water would have greater changes in temperature throughout the year.
D.Areas surrounded by water would have less of a change in temperature throughout the year.
D.Areas surrounded by water would have less of a change in temperature throughout the year.
Which of the following best describes how the geosphere and biosphere interact?
A.Winds carry pollen between flowers.
B.Ocean currents move warm water across the globe.
C.Mountains provide habitats for plants and animals.
D.Glaciers reflect sunlight back into space.
C.Mountains provide habitats for plants and animals.
Weathering contributes to the composition of soil by adding
A.color
B.moisture
C.nutrients
D.sediment
D.sediment
Which type of landform is effected by the erosion of rock and is commonly found in the northern regions of Florida, such as the Apalachicola National Forest?
A. Sandy beaches
B.Mountains
C.Rivers
D.Lakes
B.Mountains
A house is heated during winter using a furnace.
Which description best represents convection?
A.Description 1
B.Description 2
C.Description 3
D.Description 4
C.Description 3
There is a dramatic change in desert temperatures from day to night because
A.of the lack of water.
B.of the lack of vegetation.
C.sand is such a poor insulator.sand is such a poor insulator.
D.of the lack of nitrogen in the soil.
A.of the lack of water.
Which situation best shows the interaction between the cryosphere and hydrosphere?
A.Wind erosion forms sand dunes in the desert.
B.Earthquakes shake the ground near a coastline.
C.Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis.
D.Ice sheets melt and add freshwater to the ocean.
D.Ice sheets melt and add freshwater to the ocean.
Sugar cubes were used for rocks. Colored water in a dropper was used to model rain water. As the boys dropped water on the sugar cubes, they dissolved. What were the boys trying to model?
A.erosion
B.weathering
C landslide
D.soil forming
B.weathering
What landform may form as a result of a volcanic eruption?
A.delta
B.floodplain
C.moraine
D.mountain
D.mountain
Conduction occurs more easily between solids and liquids. This is because the particles in gases are
A.farther apart and move faster.
B.closer together and move faster.
C.further apart and move more slowly.
D.closer together and move more slowly.
A.farther apart and move faster.
Scientists say that conditions must be "just right" for a hurricane to start up. Which is the first step of "just right" in the development of a hurricane?
A.Cool ocean water replaces warmer surface water.
B.Very warm ocean water evaporates into the atmosphere.
C.Hot dry wind blows from land across the ocean surface.
D.Humid ocean air cools and condenses to form precipitation.
B.Very warm ocean water evaporates into the atmosphere.
Which of the following is the best example of how the hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere?
A.Wind causes rocks to break down into smaller pieces.
B.Water vapor condenses to form clouds and precipitation.
C.Plant roots grow into cracks in rocks.
D.Glaciers carve valleys into mountains.
B.Water vapor condenses to form clouds and precipitation.