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What does Earth's hydrosphere include?

A
the water on Earth
B
the hard outer part of Earth
C
the layer of gases surrounding Earth
D
the living things on Earth
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Which book would a meteorologist most likely use as a reference?

A
The Grand Canyon
B
Predicting the Weather
C
The History of the Moon
D
The Ecology of the Arctic Ocean
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Which is one of the big ideas that guides Earth science?

A
Earth’s waters
B
Earth in the universe
C
Earth in the solar system
D
evolution of life on Earth
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Which branch of Earth science most likely involves the study of climate change and its effect on people?

A
astronomy
B
geology
C
meteorology
D
oceanography
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Which statement best describes geology?

A
It is the study of Earth’s oceans.
B
It is the study of Earth’s atmosphere.
C
It is the study of the universe beyond Earth.
D
It is the study of processes that shape Earth.
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Which topic would an astronomer most likely research?

A
formation of hurricanes
B
formation of coral reef ecosystems
C
formation of mountains on Earth
D
formation of canyons on Mars
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Which is one of the energy resources for natural processes on Earth?

A
Sun
B
wind
C
trees and other plants
D
coal from within Earth
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Which task would an environmental scientist most likely perform?

A
determining the age of rocks in a canyon
B
testing the water in a stream for contaminates
C
studying the weather patterns in a particular climate
D
evaluating floodplains to determine the risk of flooding

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