Biology
Biology, 10.03.2021 20:30, raishagibson

Question 1 (5 points) The energy driving Earth's systems comes from two sources: heat from the sun and heat flowing out of the moon as it cools at night.

True
False
Question 2 (5 points)

a
The number of fossils would decrease as the layers accumulate.
b
The types of fossils would be similar but would show gradual structural changes.
c
The number of fossils would rise and then immediately disappear.
d
The types of fossils would stay exactly the same in every layer.
Question 3 (5 points)
True or False: A system is a group of parts that work together as a whole.

True
False
Question 4 (5 points)

a

b

c

d

Question 5 (5 points)
This is the principle of which includes natural processes of all different rates, from abrupt and extreme to barely detectable and very slow.

a
Catastrophism
b
Uniformitarianism
c
Gradualism
d
Biosphere
Question 6 (5 points)
Oceans cover more than of the Earth's surface, making the oceans the largest part of the hydrosphere.

a
40%
b
50
c
60%
d
70%
Question 7 (4 points)
Earth's atmosphere is a mixture of gases, primarily and .

a
Oxygen and Hydrogen
b
Nitrogen and Hydrogen
c
Nitrogen and Oxygen
d
Oxygen and Helium
Question 8 (5 points)

a

b

c

d

Question 9 (10 points)
Read the questions below and match the correct answer.

Column A
1.
what is called the thin layer of air extending from the surface of the Earth to space.:
what is called the thin layer of air extending from the surface of the Earth to space.
2.
This part of the system consists of all of the water on a planet.:
This part of the system consists of all of the water on a planet.
3.
This is the part of the Earth system that includes rocks, minerals, and landforms on the surface, as well as the molten rock and metals in the planet's interior.:
This is the part of the Earth system that includes rocks, minerals, and landforms on the surface, as well as the molten rock and metals in the planet's interior.
4.
This system consists of the regions of the atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere that are that are occupied by living organisms.:
This system consists of the regions of the atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere that are that are occupied by living organisms.
Column B
a. Bioshpere
b. Geosphere
c. Hydrosphere
d. Atmosphere
Question 10 (4 points)
Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP), atmospheric data from many sources are plugged into supercomputers running complex mathematical models.

True
False
Question 11 (5 points)
The Earth system involves a constant flow of matter through different parts. The flow of matter is caused by .

a
Energy
b
Resources
c
Gravity
d
Inertia
Question 12 (5 points)
In this image you can see how has slowly carved away at the mountains.

a
Volcanoes
b
Wind Erosion
c
Storm Erosion
d
Acid Rain
Question 13 (5 points)
Geologic change on Earth's surface may occur suddenly as the result of events, such as an explosive volcanic eruption, an earthquake, or a landslide.

a
Catastrophism
b
Uniformitarianism
c
Experimentation
d
Gradualism
Question 14 (4 points)
Landforms are created and destroyed by competing forces.

True
False
Question 15 (4 points)
Word Bank: Competing Forces, Deposited Sediment, Destructive Forces, Constructive Forces,

1. Landforms are created and destroyed by

2. Physical features on Earth’s surface are caused to grow by

3. This force wears down landforms

4. This can cause landforms to grow

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Question 16 (5 points)
The processes of and erosion work over time to change once high mountains into smooth, flat plateaus.

a
Climate Change
b
Weathering
c
Gravitational Pull
Question 17 (5 points)
This image below is an example of .

a
A Solar Eclipse striking Earth
b
A UFO striking Earth
c
A comet striking Earth
d
A meteorite striking Earth
Question 18 (4 points)
Weather prediction is extremely valuable for reducing property damage and even fatalities.

True
False
Question 19 (5 points)

Column A
1.
A:
A
2.
B:
B
3.
C:
C
4.
D:
D
Column B
a. Inner Core
b. Outer Core
c. Mantle
d. Crust
Question 20 (5 points)
View the gif below and answer the question.

What process does this gif best represent?

a
Seafloor spreading
b
Convection cycles in the mantle
c
Radiation in the mantle
d
Conduction cycles in the mantle

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