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Which interaction of the atmosphere with the lithosphere benefits the biosphere?

A
Nitrogen gas is released from volcanoes for plants to use.
B
Groundwater resources are replenished in different regions.
C
Sunlight is available for plant absorption during photosynthesis.
D
Plants rely on water vapor to release oxygen into the atmosphere.
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Which type of mass movement is the most destructive?

A
creep
B
erosion
C
landslide
D
slump
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Study these images.

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Where does the energy within the greenhouse effect originate?

A
from convection within the atmosphere
B
from the circular movement of hot and cold air
C
from solar radiation entering the atmosphere
D
from the conduction of heat from the ground to the air
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Which process is involved in growing crops?

A
irrigation
B
transportation
C
recreation
D
condensation
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Which materials are moved by runoff?

A
nutrients
B
vegetation
C
large rocks
D
paved surfaces
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Which is one factor that contributes to the formation of polar, temperate, and tropical zones?

A
the angle of the Sun’s rays
B
the direction of seasonal winds
C
the presence of prevailing winds
D
the movement of wind near a mountain
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What do tropical rainy and temperate marine climates have in common?

A
dry winters
B
very few trees
C
very hot temperatures
D
high levels of precipitation
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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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What is unique about obtaining water from an artesian well?

A
The water is heated by magma or hot rocks.
B
The water is found in an impermeable layer.
C
The water is under pressure naturally and no pump is needed.
D
A mechanical pump must be installed to bring water to the surface.
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The image shows a cross section of a landscape and a well.

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C
3
D
4
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Meteorology is the study of

A
radar.
B
meteors.
C
Earth’s satellites.
D
Earth’s atmosphere.
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Why is the Continental Divide important?

A
It forms two river systems.
B
It combines two large ice sheets.
C
It separates two major watersheds.
D
It splits two large rivers through tributaries.
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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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How can the process of climate change best be described?

A
artificial and sporadic
B
dangerous and quick
C
natural and continuous
D
unnatural and short-term
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When does the Northern Hemisphere receive the fewest hours of daylight?

A
during the fall equinox
B
during the winter solstice
C
during the spring equinox
D
during the summer solstice
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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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How do rock types contribute to the rate of weathering?

A
Porous minerals weather faster.
B
Harder minerals break apart more easily.
C
Minerals that dissolve easily weather slower.
D
Permeable rocks have less chemical reactions.
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Which two characteristics are shared by all thunderstorms, tornados, and hurricanes?

A
clouds and wind
B
eyes and clouds
C
warm, dry air and wind
D
large waves and warm, dry air
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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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