Geologic Maps — Cumulative exam Answers

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Why does fossil fuel use in the United States make the U.S. vulnerable to the political wishes of foreign countries?

A
The US is a net exporter of fossil fuels.
B
Fossil fuels lead to global climate change.
C
The US imports much of its petroleum from foreign countries which set the prices.
D
All of the above.
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Global climate change is a concern to scientists because it_______.

A
is a natural process unaffected by humans
B
has never changed before
C
can have drastic effects to life on Earth
D
can happen overnight
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The largest supply of Earth’s freshwater is stored in _______.

A
lakes and rivers
B
groundwater
C
the atmosphere
D
glaciers and icecaps
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Which correctly lists the outer planets from the least number of moons to the greatest number of moons?

A
Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter
B
Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune
C
Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn
D
Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn
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Reclamation restores an environment affected by mining to a state where it can sustain its ecosystem.

A
T
B
F
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Movement of water where density increases underwater causes deep currents

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following scenarios is representative of how agricultural practices can affect the environment?

A
increased oxygen levels in a pond due to fertilizer runoff
B
sediment accumulation in a body of water near a farm
C
soil compaction caused by tillage
D
increased plant growth caused by the application of herbicides
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When comparing dogs to wolves, scientists found evidence that supports the idea they come from a common ancestor. Which combination of evidence would most strongly support this idea?

A
comparable anatomies, fossils, and behavior
B
different anatomies, similar development, and different DNA
C
comparable anatomies, similar development, and similar DNA
D
different anatomies, fossils, and behavior
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Which of the following statements about change in ecosystems is true?

A
Ecosystems experience change through human activity only.
B
Ecosystems experience change through natural events only.
C
Ecosystems experience no change.
D
Ecosystems experience change through human activity and natural events.
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Powerful tropical storms that are characterized by wind speeds greater than 120 km/h and storm surges are called __________.

A
tornadoes.
B
thunderstorms.
C
hurricanes.
D
hailstorms.
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Ozone is formed when _______.

A
two oxygen molecules combine
B
an individual oxygen atom combines with an oxygen molecule
C
ultraviolet radiation breaks apart four oxygen molecules
D
oxygen molecules are broken into separate atoms
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A scientist measured an increase in nitrous oxide in the atmosphere. This increase would result in

A
an increase in the greenhouse effect.
B
a decrease in the greenhouse effect.
C
no change in the greenhouse effect.
D
a stabilization of the greenhouse effect.
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Which of the following best explains why buildings tip during earthquakes?

A
Seismic waves damage buildings’ foundations.
B
The liquefaction of solid soil undermines buildings’ foundations.
C
Body waves break underground water pipes.
D
Surface faulting moves the ground in different directions.
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
thunderstorm
B
lightning
C
tornado
D
hurricane
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Earth’s magnetism is related to the circulation of molten material within Earth’s core.

A
T
B
F
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A student came late to class and started her notes midway through the lecture. These are the notes she copied:–Small, rocky object–Not round, irregular shapes–Several meters to kilometers–Make up a belt between Mars and JupiterWhat should she title her notes?

A
Comets
B
Asteroids
C
Meteors
D
Meteoroids
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Which of the following statements about Earth’s cycles is not true?

A
Earth’s cycles move matter between abiotic and biotic factors of the environment.
B
The various cycles found on Earth are vital to life.
C
Some of Earth’s cycles are a direct result of human action.
D
Earth’s cycles convert nonliving elements into forms usable by organisms.

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