1. Which of the following layers is farthest from Earth's center?
a. outer core
b. mesosphere
c. asthenosphere
d. lithosphere
2. How do seismic waves help scientists understand Earth's layers? Select the two correct answers.
a. Scientists can observe how seismic waves change speeds when passing through different layers.
b. Scientists can generate seismic waves in order to observe their paths through Earth.
c. Scientists can observe how seismic waves multiply when passing through different layers.
d. Scientists can observe which seismic waves cannot pass through certain layers.
e. Scientists can observe which seismic waves change the composition of the layers they pass through.
3. At which continental feature would you expect to find metamorphic rock? Select the correct answer.
a. volcano
b. lake bottom
c. valley
d. mountain
4. Which of these provides evidence for how tectonic plates move?
a. earthquakes
b. mantle convection
c. ocean waves
d. hotspots
5. Wegener believed continents moved, but he did not know how. Identify what needed to happen before Wegener's idea about moving continents could be proven.
a. Wegener had to recheck his data and change his conclusions.
b. Advances in technology were needed to gather more evidence.
c. New information was needed on the composition of Earth's crust.
d. Scientists had to directly observe tectonic plate movement.
6. The age of material on a tectonic plate depends in part on what type of crust it is composed of. Ocean floorContinental crustOceanic crust tends to be younger because it is constantly recycled at the (deep sea vent, shot spots, mid-oceanic ridges). On the other hand, (ocean floor, oceanic crust, continental crust) tends to be older because it can often remain intact for longer periods.
7. At the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, magma sinks (beneath, rises) from Earth’s crust, pushing the North American plate and the Eurasian plate (away from, toward each other). Because of the movement of the plates, the Atlantic Ocean continuously becomes (wider, narrower).
8. Which statement best describes how the availability of minerals affects human activity?
a. Humans tend to seek out the rarest minerals for the greatest economic benefit.
b. Humans tend to migrate toward areas with plentiful mineral resources.
c. Humans must find new mining areas in order to protect the environment.
d. Humans must depend on the mineral resources that are easy to access.
9. Why are sinkholes one major environmental risk of underground mining?
a. Underground mines are more likely to cause water pollution, which causes sinkholes.
b. Underground mines are more likely to cause erosion, which causes sinkholes.
c. Underground mines may collapse after mining is complete, which causes sinkholes.
d. Underground mines release gases, which causes sinkholes.
10. Which situations described are examples of a standards and measurements issue related to land reclamation? Select the two correct answers.
a. Monitoring of water quality at a reclaimed site shows high levels of metals, like lead, in the water.
b. Vegetation introduced to a reclaimed site is an invasive species that isn't native to the area.
c. Despite permit agreements, a mining company abandons a mine site after closure of the mine.
d. A mining company claims that protecting an endangered species should not be included in permitting.
e. The funding by a local developer to repurpose a reclamation site as a shopping center is withdrawn.
1) How did the use of coal affect human activity in the 1800s?
The railroad industry used coal to power steam engines, allowing businesses to build more factories for the production of goods.
2) Which of the following show how mining for materials used in smart devices impacts the environment? Select the three correct answers.
degrades vegetation
creates competition for water
increases soil erosion
3) Which of the following layers is farthest from Earth's center?
lithosphere
4) How do beach nourishment and vegetation management differ in the ways they manage beach erosion?
Only vegetation management brings in plants to keep sand on beaches.
5) Select the correct answer from the list.
The age of material on a tectonic plate depends in part on what type of crust it is composed of. OCEANIC CRUST tends to be younger because it is constantly recycled at the MID-OCEAN RIDGES. On the other hand, CONTINENTAL CRUST tends to be older because it can often remain intact for longer periods.
6) Which of the following are challenges to implementing sustainable farming practices? Select the two correct answers.
increased labor costs
higher initial costs
7) Which of the following is one way that beach erosion can occur?
storm waves pulling sand from the beach out into the ocean
8) Drag each phrase to show whether it causes water pollution or is an effect of water pollution.
Cause - use of chemical fertilizers to enhance production & overgrazing
Effect - algal blooms & high concentration of nitrogen in water
9) Which of these provides evidence for how tectonic plates move?
mantle convection
10) How do seismic waves help scientists understand Earth's layers? Select the two correct answers.
Scientists can observe how seismic waves change speeds when passing through different layers.
Scientists can observe which seismic waves cannot pass through certain layers.
11) Which of the following are ways warming temperatures contribute to rising sea levels? Select the two correct answers.
Continental snow and ice melt.
Water expands as it warms.
12) Which statement best describes how the availability of minerals affects human activity?
Humans tend to migrate toward areas with plentiful mineral resources.
13) Which of the following steps was necessary for the formation of all fossil fuels?
Heat and pressure build up on top of decaying matter.
14) How is land subsidence related to a rise in human population?
Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water causes the levels of the water table to lower.
15) A scientist observes that a region covered by permafrost a few years ago has now thawed. How could this trend be related to the use of fossil fuels?
Greenhouse gases trap more heat in Earth's atmosphere.
16) Wegener believed continents moved, but he did not know how. Identify what needed to happen before Wegener's idea about moving continents could be proven.
Advances in technology were needed to gather more evidence.
17) Drag each phrase to indicate whether it shows the impact of aquaponics systems or the impact of conventional farming on the environment.
Aquaponics - decreases cost for equipment and energy usage & decreases land usage
Conventional Farming - decreases the amount of water supply & increases fertilizer runoff
18) Which of the following statements about flood mitigation is true?
It is cheaper to fund flood mitigation projects than to pay for repairs after flooding has occurred.
19) How does a lack of access to clean water affect communities?
decrease in educational achievement
20) Drag each term to indicate whether the action is a pro or a con of recycling copper.
dust and waste gases produced while processing copper from the ore - pro
money, time, and energy required to collect, sort, melt, and refine copper scraps - con
amount of electronic waste and other used copper objects found in landfills - pro
21) What is the fall line?
a tall, steep area where rivers form rapids and waterfalls
22) In which situation would alley cropping be most useful for sustainable farming?
growing crops that require a lot of shade
23) Which of the following sources of pollution decrease the oxygen level of water? Select the two correct answers.
animal manure
plant fertilizer
24) Which of the following farming practices use water most efficiently? Select the two correct answers.
planting perennial crops
using drip irrigation
25) Use the drawing to answer the question.
A geologist examining a road cut at this location would recognize that Layer I is OLDER than Fault H. This conclusion is made through the principle of CROSS-CUTTING RELATIONSHIPS.
26) Which water conservation strategy is being used when a household uses eco-friendly cleaning products?
pollution prevention
27) Drag each mineral to the correct location to indicate whether it is used in smartphone screens or smartphone batteries.
Screens - silicon & bauxite
Batteries - graphite & lithium
28) What effects does burning fossil fuels have on the atmosphere? Select the two correct answers.
increases levels of particulate matter
increases levels of gases that retain the sun's heat
29) Why are sinkholes one major environmental risk of underground mining?
Underground mines may collapse after mining is complete, which causes sinkholes.
30) Which situations described are examples of a standards and measurements issue related to land reclamation? Select the two correct answers.
Monitoring of water quality at a reclaimed site shows high levels of metals, like lead, in the water.
Vegetation introduced to a reclaimed site is an invasive species that isn't native to the area.
31) Complete each sentence by selecting the correct answer from the list.
WIND energy is produced from moving air. Because large turbines are used to harness the energy, NOISE POLLUTION is an effect that makes it difficult to use in or near cities. SOLAR energy uses heat and light to produce electricity. It uses PANELS to harness the energy, making it accessible to people in cities and neighborhoods.
32) How does stormwater management help control flooding in cities?
It includes providing areas of green space to help with runoff.
33) Which of the following is a possible consequence of damage to infrastructure due to flooding?
The flow of goods is decreased or halted.
34) A town develops green space on top of an apartment building. This provides a relaxing place for the renters while also allowing the owners to charge higher rents. Which benefits of green space does this situation provide?
health and economic
35) Use the Mohs Hardness Scale chart to answer the question.
A mineral is scratched by apatite but not by calcite. What could its hardness value be?
4
36) At which continental feature would you expect to find metamorphic rock? Select the correct answer.
mountain
37) Drag the terms into the table to indicate an advantage or disadvantage of using aluminum in the production of cans.
advantage - easier to crush & abundant
disadvantage - harder to extract & reacts with other elements
38) Why is fresh water a limited resource?
Most water covering Earth is salt water.
39) Which statement best describes trends in safety in underground and surface mining in the United States?
Injury rates for both underground and surface mining have decreased over the past four decades.
40) Which statement is true about the water treatment process?
It removes biological, chemical, and physical contaminants.
41) Use the drop-down menus to complete the sentences.
At the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, magma RISES FROM Earth’s crust, pushing the North American plate and the Eurasian plate AWAY FROM each other. Because of the movement of the plates, the Atlantic Ocean continuously becomes WIDER.
42) Drag each phrase to indicate whether it describes bottled water or tap water.
bottled water - produces transportation pollution & produces plastic waste
tap water - costs less & held to more stringent quality standards
43) What should be done to ensure that a beach nourishment project remains effective for as long as possible?
Large, coarse grains of sand should be used.
44) Which of the following would lower the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for a project? Select all that apply.
increase total production
decrease capital expenses
45) How was the San Andreas Fault formed?
two plates moving past each other
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There is this question!
The photosphere and chromosphere are typically described by which of the following characteristics?(1 point)
their visible colors, such as red or yellow
their extreme depths relative to other layers
their plasma composition
the way in which energy travels through them