Lab: Thermal Energy Transfer — Cumulative exam Answers

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How does coal differ from pine trees as a source of energy?

A
Coal can be replaced easily, while pine trees are difficult to replace.
B
Coal is a nonrenewable resource, while pine trees are a renewable resource.
C
Coal is a clean source of energy, while pine trees cause environmental damage.
D
Coal is an expensive source of energy, while pine trees are an inexpensive source of energy.
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Which statement provides the complete explanation of how renewable and nonrenewable resources differ?

A
They differ in the amount they are found in nature.
B
They differ in the rate they are replaced.
C
They differ in the available amount and rate they are used and replaced.
D
They differ in the rate they are used.
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The image shows isotherms on a map.What temperature pattern do the isotherms show?

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Temperatures increase from south to north.
B
There is a zone of low temperatures in the Southwest.
C
There is a zone of high temperatures in the center of the country.
D
Temperatures increase from the center of the country toward the Southeast.
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On a test, Helena is defining energy. Which must she include in order to get her answer marked correct?

A
making objects more compact
B
the ability to do work
C
carrying through matter and space
D
the bonds of atoms
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Which causes an increase in greenhouse gases?

A
change in wind patterns
B
strengthening of hurricanes
C
burning of wood and coal
D
movement of warm ocean waters
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Meteorology is the study of

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radar.
B
meteors.
C
Earth’s satellites.
D
Earth’s atmosphere.
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How do changes in wind currents affect the short-term climate in a region?

A
Prevailing winds can cause a milder climate with heavy rain.
B
Global winds can cause a longer summer.
C
Prevailing winds can cause heavy rains or a dry climate.
D
Global winds can cause a longer winter.
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Which effect is most likely from a hurricane?

A
damaged homes due to flooding
B
forest fires due to lightning strikes
C
cars sucked in due to a low-pressure center
D
damaged personal property due to hail
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Zac releases the air from a balloon. Which statement best describes what will happen to the air that was inside the balloon?

A
It will become more compacted.
B
It will remain the shape of the balloon but not the size.
C
It will remain the size of the balloon but not the shape.
D
It will expand to fill the room.
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What is the importance of having the US Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Park Service?

A
to manage land resources for conservation and the development of natural resources
B
to manage land resources for conservation and the development of urban areas
C
to preserve historical landmarks and manage the development of urban areas
D
to preserve historical landmarks and manage the development of rural areas
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Which best explains why a black T-shirt gets warmer in the Sun than a white T-shirt?

A
Darker colors reflect more energy from colliding particles than lighter colors do.
B
Darker colors absorb more energy from colliding particles than lighter colors do.
C
Darker colors reflect more energy from electromagnetic waves than lighter colors do.
D
Darker colors absorb more energy from electromagnetic waves than lighter colors do.
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Which best compares radiation and conduction?

A
Both transfer thermal energy from warm objects to cooler objects.
B
Both can transfer energy through empty space.
C
Both transfer thermal energy by electromagnetic waves.
D
Both involve the transfer of energy through direct contact.
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In an area of the deep ocean, hot magma emerges from a crack in Earth’s crust. Which statement describes what will happen to the seawater above the crack as a result of convection?

A
Water molecules will break apart and flow in a circular pattern.
B
Water molecules will bond together and rise upward.
C
The water will become more dense and sink downward.
D
The water will become less dense and rise upward.
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What happens when the Sun emits more energy than normal?

A
Solar flares and sunspots occur, increasing Earth’s temperature.
B
Sunspots and volcanic eruptions occur, increasing Earth’s temperature.
C
Volcanic eruptions and movement of continents occur, decreasing Earth’s temperature.
D
Movement of continents and solar flares occurs, decreasing Earth’s temperature.
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Which best explains why Greg’s hands get warm as he holds a bowl of hot soup?

A
Heat energy is created from the thermal energy in Greg’s hands.
B
Heat energy is absorbed by the soup from Greg’s hands.
C
Thermal energy from the soup moves to Greg’s hands.
D
Thermal energy from the surrounding air moves to Greg’s hands.
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Which is the best example of the law of conservation of energy?

A
A basketball stops bouncing because its energy disappears.
B
A rolling skateboard slows down because some of its kinetic energy changes to heat.
C
A falling book hits the ground and all of its energy is destroyed.
D
A toy car gains speed as it moves down a ramp because the ramp creates energy.

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