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A hiker crosses topography near the sea that has low elevation and low relief and then climbs up steeply to reach a peak.Which two landforms has the hiker experienced?

A
hills and plateau
B
plateau and mountain
C
mountain and coastal plains
D
interior plains and hills
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Chris drew a diagram to compare the ways in which different organisms obtain nitrogen.

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A
breathe in from atmosphere
B
produce themselves
C
eat other organisms
D
absorb from soil
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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 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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A person could float most easily in ocean water that has which characteristic?

A
warm
B
fresh
C
low mass
D
low freezing point
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The diagram illustrates the water cycle.

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A
Water cycles from a nonliving to a living part of the environment.
B
Water changes from a liquid to a gas.
C
Water changes from a gas to a liquid.
D
Water cycles from a living to a nonliving part of the environment.
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Which process is a source of outdoor air pollution?

A
releasing mold particles from an air conditioning vent
B
emitting particles from a dump truck
C
releasing radon gas from a generator
D
emitting carbon monoxide from a heater
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How does water heat Earth?

A
Water traps heat and holds it deep inside the ocean.
B
Water transports nutrients and waste.
C
Water carries heat from the equator toward the poles.
D
Water from rainfall on land starts in the ocean.
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Which statement explains what happens to sediment during deposition?

A
It is transported to a different location.
B
It is released from a transporting medium.
C
It settles down beneath existing sediment.
D
It breaks down into finer sediment particles.
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Which is an example of a local wind?

A
a windchill
B
a jet stream
C
a trade wind
D
a sea breeze
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Which is one way that spring tides are different from regular tides?

A
They occur twice a day.
B
They are caused by wind.
C
They happen along coastal areas.
D
They are extra-high tides and extra-low tides.
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What electromagnetic wave can cause skin cancer?

A
red light
B
yellow light
C
infrared radiation
D
ultraviolet radiation
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Look at the image of a forest in Thailand.

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A
polar
B
highlands
C
tropical rainy
D
temperate continental
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Which describes a condition of the neritic zone?

A
few organisms
B
ample sunlight
C
changing salinity
D
frigid temperatures
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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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Study the image.

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A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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These images show types of landforms.Which image shows a plateau?

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A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Which factor increases as a result of increasing altitude?

A
air pressure
B
air density
C
size of gas molecules
D
space between gas molecules
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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 two layers are part of the thermosphere?

A
exosphere and ionosphere
B
ionosphere and mesosphere
C
mesosphere and stratosphere
D
stratosphere and troposphere

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