Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 15: Atmosphere

Standardized Test Practice

1
In the diagram below, where is condensation occurring?

W
A)

X
B)

Y
C)

Z
D)

2
Where is evaporation occurring?

W
 A)

X
B)

Y
C)

Z
D)

3
The ozone layer is found in which layer of the atmosphere?

exosphere
A)

stratosphere
B)

mesosphere
C)

troposphere
D)

4
What we think of as our weather is found primarily in which layer of the atmosphere?

thermosphere
A)

troposphere
B)

stratosphere
C)

mesosphere
D)

5
Which layer of the atmosphere contains electrically charged particles?

stratosphere
A)

exosphere
B)

ionosphere
C)

troposphere
D)

6
What process changes a liquid to water vapor?

evaporation
A)

condensation
B)
 infiltration
C)

precipitation
D)

7
Heat is transferred by contact through which process?

convection
A)

evaporation
B)

radiation
C)

conduction
D)

8
The weather in the U.S. is impacted by which set of global winds?

westerlies
A)

easterlies
B)

doldrums
C)

trade winds
D)

9
Which deflects wind?

convection
A)
 jet stream
B)

Coriolis Effect
C)

radiation
D)

1
0 Which forms during the night because water cools slower than land?

easterlies
A)

land breeze
B)

westerlies
C)

sea breeze
D)
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Chapter 15: Atmosphere

Atmosphere

1
What have CFCs done to Earth and its atmosphere?
Need a Hint?

They have caused the number of cancer cases to rise.

A)

They have created a hole in the ozone layer.

B)

all answers are correct

C)

They have caused more ultraviolet radiation to reach Earth.

D)

2
Why are there fewer molecules of air up in the mountains?
Need a Hint?

because air pressure increases as you go higher

A)

because air pressure is the same throughout all layers of the atmosphere
B)

because air is too heavy

C)

because air pressure decreases as you go higher

D)

3
What is it called when water changes from gas to liquid?
Need a Hint?

freezing
A)

melting
B)

condensation
C)

evaporation
D)

4
What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
Need a Hint?

hydrogen
A)
 nitrogen
B)

oxygen
C)

carbon
D)

5
Where can CFCs be found?
Need a Hint?

refrigerators
A)

air conditioners
B)

aerosol sprays
C)

all answers are correct

D)

6
What causes a shooting star?
Need a Hint?

a meteor in the mesosphere

A)

a comet in the stratosphere

B)

a meteor in the troposphere

C)

a comet in the thermosphere

D)

7
Which layer of the atmosphere is named after its high temperature?
Need a Hint?

stratosphere
A)

troposphere
B)

mesosphere
C)

thermosphere
D)

8
What preceded the growth and survival of green plants on Earth?
Need a Hint?

the formation of severe weather

A)
 the formation of an ozone layer
B)

human life
C)

the formation of the solar system

D)

9
How have humans altered the composition of Earth's atmosphere?
Need a Hint?

They have polluted it with carbon dioxide gas.

A)

They have made the atmospheric temperature drop.

B)

They have polluted it with excess ozone.

C)

They have made the atmospheric pressure drop.

D)

1
0 Why are the thermosphere and exosphere the warmest of the atmospheric layers?
Need a Hint?

because they are closest to the Sun

A)

because of the gases trapped in these layers

B)

because the underlying mesosphere keeps the warm air there

C)

because the air pressure is too great

D)

1
1 How do CFCs destroy ozone?
Need a Hint?

A CFC combines with a three-atom oxygen molecule.

A)
A chlorine atom from a CFC combines with two oxygen atoms from ozone and leaves an oxygen
B) atom.
A carbon atom from a CFC combines with one oxygen from ozone and leaves a two-atom oxygen
C) molecule.
A chlorine atom from a CFC combines with one oxygen from ozone and leaves a two- atom oxygen
D) molecule.

1
2 How is the troposphere warmed?
Need a Hint?

The stratosphere warms it.

A)
 The gases in the troposphere absorb heat from the Sun.
B)

The troposphere absorbs sunlight directly.

C)

The Sun warms Earth's surface, which warms the air above it.
D)

1
3 Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Need a Hint?

thermosphere
A)

exosphere
B)

stratosphere
C)

troposphere
D)

1
4 What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere called?
Need a Hint?

thermosphere
A)

stratosphere
B)

exosphere
C)

mesosphere
D)

1
5 What would happen if Earth had no atmosphere?
Need a Hint?

The days would be cold and the nights would be hot.

A)

Earth would not have nights.

B)

Earth would not have days.

C)

The days would be hot and the nights would be cold.

D)

1
6 Force exerted on an area is called __________.
Need a Hint?

temperature
A)
 gravity
B)

pressure
C)

mass
D)

1
7 The hydrosphere, which consists of all of Earth's water, is maintained __________.
Need a Hint?

by removing water from the atmosphere

A)

by recycling water in the atmosphere

B)

by addition of water to the atmosphere

C)

by the clouds in the atmosphere

D)

1
8 What form of energy transfer heats Earth?
Need a Hint?

recycling
A)

conduction
B)

radiation
C)

convention
D)

1
9 Heat flows from __________.
Need a Hint?

high to low temperature

A)

low to high temperature

B)

same temperature to same temperature

C)

medium to high temperature

D)

2
0 How does the atmosphere benefit Earth?
Need a Hint?

It creates water.
A)
 It protects Earth from the Sun's harmful rays.
B)

It protects Earth from other planets.

C)

It protects Earth from cold air.

D)
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Chapter 15: Atmosphere

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
What would happen if Earth had no atmosphere?
Need a Hint?

The days would be cold and the nights would be hot.

A)

The days would be hot and the nights would be cold.

B)

Earth would not have days.

C)

Earth would not have nights.

D)

2
How does the atmosphere benefit Earth?
Need a Hint?

It creates water.
A)

It protects Earth from the Sun's harmful rays.

B)

It protects Earth from cold air.

C)

It protects Earth from other planets.

D)

3
How many layers does Earth's atmosphere have?
Need a Hint?

six
A)

five
B)

four
C)

seven
D)

4
What preceded the growth and survival of green plants on Earth?
Need a Hint?

the formation of the solar system

A)
 the formation of an ozone layer
B)

the formation of severe weather

C)

human life
D)

5
What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
Need a Hint?

oxygen
A)

hydrogen
B)

nitrogen
C)

carbon
D)

6
How have humans altered the composition of Earth's atmosphere?
Need a Hint?

They have polluted it with carbon dioxide gas.

A)

They have polluted it with excess ozone.

B)

They have made the atmospheric temperature drop.

C)

They have made the atmospheric pressure drop.

D)

7
Within which layer of the atmosphere do you find rain, snow, and clouds?
Need a Hint?

troposphere
A)

stratosphere
B)

mesosphere
C)

thermosphere
D)

8
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Need a Hint?

troposphere
A)
 thermosphere
B)

stratosphere
C)

exosphere
D)

9
What causes a shooting star?
Need a Hint?

a meteor in the troposphere

A)

a meteor in the mesosphere

B)

a comet in the stratosphere

C)

a comet in the thermosphere

D)

1
0 Which layer of the atmosphere is named after its high temperature?
Need a Hint?

thermosphere
A)

mesosphere
B)

troposphere
C)

stratosphere
D)

1
1 What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere called?
Need a Hint?

mesosphere
A)

thermosphere
B)

exosphere
C)

stratosphere
D)

1
2 Force exerted on an area is called __________.
Need a Hint?

pressure
A)
 gravity
B)

temperature
C)

mass
D)

1
3 Why are there fewer molecules of air up in the mountains?
Need a Hint?

because air pressure increases as you go higher

A)

because air pressure is the same throughout all layers of the atmosphere
B)

because air is too heavy

C)

because air pressure decreases as you go higher

D)

1
4 How is the troposphere warmed?
Need a Hint?

The troposphere absorbs sunlight directly.

A)

The gases in the troposphere absorb heat from the Sun.

B)

The stratosphere warms it.

C)

The Sun warms Earth's surface, which warms the air above it.
D)

1
5 Why are the thermosphere and exosphere the warmest of the atmospheric layers?
Need a Hint?

because the air pressure is too great

A)

because the underlying mesosphere keeps the warm air there

B)

because they are closest to the Sun

C)

because of the gases trapped in these layers

D)

1
6 What's the difference between ozone and the oxygen you breath?
Need a Hint?

They're made of totally different atoms.

A)
 Ozone is made of three atoms of oxygen, and the oxygen you breathe is made of two.
B)

One is in gas form and the other is in liquid form.

C)

Ozone is made of two atoms of oxygen and the oxygen you breath is made of three.
D)

1
7 Where can CFCs be found?
Need a Hint?

refrigerators
A)

air conditioners
B)

aerosol sprays
C)

all of the above

D)

1
8 How do CFCs destroy ozone?
Need a Hint?
A carbon atom from a CFC combines with one oxygen from ozone and leaves a two-atom oxygen
A) molecule.
A chlorine atom from a CFC combines with two oxygen atoms from ozone and leaves an oxygen
B) atom.

A CFC combines with a three-atom oxygen molecule.

C)
A chlorine atom from a CFC combines with one oxygen from ozone and leaves a two- atom oxygen
D) molecule.

1
9 What have CFCs done to Earth and its atmosphere?
Need a Hint?

They have created a hole in the ozone layer.

A)

They have caused more ultraviolet radiation to reach Earth.

B)

They have caused the number of cancer cases to rise.

C)

all of the above

D)
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Chapter 15: Atmosphere

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Heat flows from __________.
Need a Hint?

low to high temperature

A)

same temperature to same temperature

B)

medium to high temperature

C)

high to low temperature

D)

2
What form of energy transfer heats Earth?
Need a Hint?

radiation
A)

conduction
B)

convention
C)

recycling
D)

3
Conduction is the transfer of heat through __________.
Need a Hint?

touch
A)

empty space
B)

thoughts
C)

radiation
D)

4
The hydrosphere, which consists of all of Earth's water, is maintained __________.
Need a Hint?

by addition of water to the atmosphere

A)
 by removing water from the atmosphere
B)

by recycling water in the atmosphere

C)

by the clouds in the atmosphere

D)

5
What is it called when water changes from gas to liquid?
Need a Hint?

evaporation
A)

freezing
B)

melting
C)

condensation
D)
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Chapter 15: Atmosphere

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
What two forms of heat transfer help create a sea breeze?
Need a Hint?

convection and conduction

A)

convection and radiation

B)

radiation and recycling

C)

radiation and conduction

D)

2
Which receives more direct sunlight?
Need a Hint?

north pole
A)

south plole
B)

North America
C)

equator
D)

3
What is the windless, rainy zone near the equator called?
Need a Hint?

Coriolis effect
A)

land breezes
B)

sea breezes
C)

doldrums
D)

4
Narrow belts of strong winds, called _______ blow near the top of the troposphere.
Need a Hint?

doldrums
A)
 land breezes
B)

sea breezes
C)

jet streams
D)

5
Wind moves from an area of _______ to an area of _______.
Need a Hint?

low density/high density

A)

low pressure/high pressure

B)

high pressure/low pressure

C)

high density/low density

D)
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Chapter 16: Weather

Standardized Test Practice

1
The driving force behind the weather on Earth is the

Sun.
A)

wind.
B)

difference in air temperatures.

C)

dew point.
D)

2
The rapid heating of air during a thunderstorm results in

thunder.
A)

lightning.
B)

tornadoes.
C)

hurricanes.
D)

3
When raindrops pass through a layer of freezing air the result is the formation of

snow.
A)

sleet.
B)

rain.
C)

hail.
D)

4
If a hurricane has winds of 240 km/h and a pressure of 930 mb, what category is that hurricane?
 2
A)

5
B)

3
C)

4
D)

5
When scientists determine the category of a hurricane, what is true?

Storm category increases as wind decreases and pressure increases.

A)
Storm category increases as wind increases and pressure decreases.
 B)

Storm category increases as wind and pressure increase.

C)

Storm category decreases as wind and pressure decrease.

D)

6
Which of the following is a description of a blizzard?

a large, swirling, low-pressure system that forms over the warm Atlantic Ocean
A)

a violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground

B)

a winter storm with winds at least 56 km/h and low visibility

C)

a boundary between two air masses of different density, moisture, or temperature

D)

7
Which of the following instruments is used to measure wind speed?

barometer
A)

thermometer
B)

anemometer
C)

rain gauge
D)

8
What reading would a barometer give in Madison, Wisconsin?

1024 mb
A)

1000 mb
B)
1016 mb
 C)

1008 mb
D)

9
What type of front just passed through Toledo, Ohio?

cold front
A)

stationary front
B)

warm front
C)

occluded front
D)

1
0 Which of the following scientists studies the weather?

geologist
A)

biologist
B)

paleontologist
C)

meteorologist
D)
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Weather

1
What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?
Need a Hint?

They are the same things.

A)

Tornadoes occur over sea and hurricanes occur over land.

B)

Tornadoes occur over land and hurricanes occur over sea.

C)

Tornadoes happen during winter and hurricanes happen in the summer.

D)

2
When two air masses of different densities collide, it's called__________.
Need a Hint?

a front
A)

a hurricane
B)

a high pressure zone

C)

a storm
D)

3
When the temperature reaches its ____ , snow, rain,or hail is likely to form.
Need a Hint?

evaporation point
A)

relative humidity
B)

dew point
C)

saturation point
D)

4
Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere__________.
Need a Hint?

at a specific temperature
A)
 over a long period of time
B)

at a specific time and place

C)

over a short period of time

D)

5
What causes wind?
Need a Hint?

high pressure
A)

Air moves from regions of high pressure to regions of low pressure.

B)

low pressure
C)

weather patterns
D)

6
Cumulous clouds are associated with __________.
Need a Hint?

sunny weather
A)

approaching storms
B)

fair weather and rainstorms

C)

fog
D)

7
The prefix cirro added to the suffix cumulus, cirrocumulus refers to __________.
Need a Hint?

low, puffy, white clouds

A)

high, curly clouds

B)

high, puffy, white clouds

C)

middle-level, flat, even clouds

D)

8
____ is the measure of amounts of moisture in the air compared to the amount needed for saturation at a
certain temperature.
Need a Hint?
Relative humidity
 A)

Humidity
B)

Saturation
C)

Air pressure
D)

9
An anemometer measures_____.
Need a Hint?

temperature
A)

wind speed
B)

atmospheric pressure
C)

humidity
D)

1
0 What is the cause of the strong winds associated with thunderstorms?
Need a Hint?

strong updrafts of warm, moist air and sinking, rain-cooled air

A)

weak updrafts of warm, moist air

B)

rain-cooled air
C)

strong updrafts of dry air

D)

1
1 What causes low-pressure winds to swirl in a counter-clockwise direction?
Need a Hint?

Earth's revolution around the Sun

A)

the natural tendency of winds to blow from low to high pressure

B)

precipitation
C)

Earth's rotation
D)

1
2 Of the four main types of precipitation, which refreezes after melting near the ground?
Need a Hint?
hail
 A)

snow
B)

rain
C)

sleet
D)

1
3 What creates a wind shear?
Need a Hint?

thunder
A)

a difference in wind direction and speed

B)

increasing rainfall
C)

similar wind speeds and directions

D)

1
4 What type of clouds form thunderstorms?
Need a Hint?

nimbostratus
A)

cumulonimbus
B)

cirrostratus
C)

nimbus
D)

1
5 An occluded front occurs between _______ air masses.
Need a Hint?

two
A)

an unknown number of
B)

four
C)

three
D)

1
6 How do isobars help meteorologists predict weather?
Need a Hint?
They help meteorologists predict dry weather.
 A)
They help meteorologists tell how fast wind is blowing by noting how far apart isobars are placed on a
B) weather map.
They help meteorologists tell how fast wind is blowing by noting how closely isobars are placed on a
C) weather map.

They help meteorologists see areas of equal temperature.

D)

1
7 Stratus clouds form __________.
Need a Hint?

fog
A)

puffy white clouds

B)

fibrous, or curly, clouds

C)

layers of even sheets in the sky

D)

1
8 The term stationary front describes a front __________.
Need a Hint?

that continues forward

A)

that changes
B)

that is present for a brief amount of time

C)

that stops advancing

D)

1
9 What does water vapor condense around to form clouds?
Need a Hint?

air molecules
A)

small particles like dust and salt

B)

snow
C)

space
D)

2
0 What element of air determines its temperature?
Need a Hint?
the arrangement of air molecules
A)

the direction of air molecules

B)

the composition of air molecules

C)

the average motion of air molecules

D)
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Chapter 16: Weather

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere__________.
Need a Hint?

over a long period of time

A)

at a specific time and place

B)

at a specific temperature
C)

over a short period of time

D)

2
In what ways does the Sun influence weather?
Need a Hint?

The Sun evaporates water in the atmosphere to create clouds.

A)

The Sun heats air in the atmosphere.

B)

all of the above

C)

The Sun heats water on Earth.

D)

3
What element of air determines its temperature?
Need a Hint?

the direction of air molecules

A)

the composition of air molecules

B)

the arrangement of air molecules

C)

the average motion of air molecules

D)

4
What causes wind?
Need a Hint?

weather patterns
A)
 low pressure
B)

Air moves from regions of high pressure to regions of low pressure.

C)

high pressure
D)

5
An anemometer measures_____.
Need a Hint?

wind speed
A)

atmospheric pressure
B)

temperature
C)

humidity
D)

6
Does warm air or cool air hold more humidity?
Need a Hint?

cool air because air molecules in cool air move fast

A)

warm air because air molecules in warm air move slowly

B)

cool air because air molecules in cool air move slowly

C)

warm air because air molecules in warm air move fast

D)

7
____ is the measure of amounts of moisture in the air compared to the amount needed for saturation at a
certain temperature.
Need a Hint?

Saturation
A)

Relative humidity
B)

Humidity
C)

Air pressure
D)

8
When the temperature reaches its ____ , snow, rain,or hail is likely to form.
Need a Hint?
relative humidity
 A)

dew point
B)

saturation point
C)

evaporation point
D)

9
What does water vapor condense around to form clouds?
Need a Hint?

air molecules
A)

space
B)

snow
C)

small particles like dust and salt

D)

1
0 Stratus clouds form __________.
Need a Hint?

layers of even sheets in the sky

A)

puffy white clouds

B)

fibrous, or curly, clouds

C)

fog
D)

1
1 Cumulous clouds are associated with __________.
Need a Hint?

fog
A)

approaching storms
B)

fair weather and rainstorms

C)

sunny weather
D)

1
2 The prefix cirro added to the suffix cumulus, cirrocumulus, refers to __________.
Need a Hint?
low, puffy, white clouds
 A)

middle-level, flat, even clouds

B)

high, curly clouds

C)

high, puffy, white clouds

D)

1
3 What type of clouds form thunderstorms?
Need a Hint?

cumulonimbus
A)

nimbus
B)

nimbostratus
C)

cirrostratus
D)

1
4 Of the four main types of precipitation, which refreezes after melting near the ground?
Need a Hint?

sleet
A)

hail
B)

snow
C)

rain
D)
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Chapter 16: Weather

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
What causes low-pressure winds to swirl in a counter-clockwise direction?
Need a Hint?

the natural tendency of winds to blow from low to high pressure

A)

precipitation
B)

Earth's revolution around the Sun

C)

Earth's rotation
D)

2
When two air masses of different densities collide, it's called__________.
Need a Hint?

a high pressure zone

A)

a storm
B)

a hurricane
C)

a front
D)

3
An occluded front occurs between _______ air masses.
Need a Hint?

three
A)

two
B)

four
C)

an unknown number of
D)

4
The term stationary front describes a front __________.
Need a Hint?

that continues forward

A)
 that is present for a brief amount of time
B)

that stops advancing

C)

that changes
D)

5
What is the cause of the strong winds associated with thunderstorms?
Need a Hint?

weak updrafts of warm, moist air

A)

strong updrafts of dry air

B)

rain-cooled air
C)

strong updrafts of warm, moist air and sinking, rain-cooled air

D)

6
Meteorologists refer to some floods as flash floods because __________.
Need a Hint?

there is often little warning before they occur

A)

they often occur during lightning storms

B)

they last for extended periods of time

C)

they know about them far in advance

D)

7
How does lightning occur during a storm?
Need a Hint?

Converging fronts collide.

A)

Different parts of a cloud become oppositely charged, and current flows between them.
B)

The relative humidity drops.

C)

The atmospheric pressure suddenly rises.

D)

8
What creates a wind shear?
Need a Hint?

a difference in wind direction and speed

A)
 similar wind speeds and directions
B)

increasing rainfall
C)

thunder
D)

9
What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?
Need a Hint?

Tornadoes occur over sea and hurricanes occur over land.

A)

They are the same things.

B)

Tornadoes happen during winter and hurricanes happen in the summer.

C)

Tornadoes occur over land and hurricanes occur over sea.

D)

1
0 What specifications classify a storm as a blizzard?
Need a Hint?

severe winds, temperatures below -12º Celsius, and poor visibility for 3 h or more
A)

severe winds, temperatures below -12º Celsius, and poor visibility

B)

severe winds, temperatures below -12º Celsius, and poor visibility for less than 1 h
C)

temperatures below -12º Celsius and rainfall

D)
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Chapter 16: Weather

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
How do isobars help meteorologists predict weather?
Need a Hint?

They help meteorologists see areas of equal temperature.

A)

They help meteorologists predict dry weather.

B)
They help meteorologists tell how fast wind is blowing by noting how far apart isobars are placed on a
C) weather map.
They help meteorologists tell how fast wind is blowing by noting how closely isobars are placed on a
D) weather map.

2
A _______ is a person who studies the weather.
Need a Hint?

weather forecaster
A)

meteorologist
B)

ecologist
C)

zoologist
D)

3
A _______ shows the weather conditions at a specific location on Earth's surface.
Need a Hint?

isotherm
A)

isobar
B)

station model
C)

weather vane
D)

4
If a weather map has a symbol that shows a circle with the word High in the middle, what is it referring to?
Need a Hint?

high temperature
A)
 high precipitation
B)

high pressure
C)

humid weather
D)

5
Which is NOT an instrument meteorologists use to gather data?
Need a Hint?

computers
A)

weather satellites
B)

Dopplar radar
C)

microscope
D)
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Chapter 17: Climate

Standardized Test Practice

1
Which is NOT a trace gas?

oxygen
A)

carbon dioxide
B)

methane
C)

ozone
D)

2
What are the atmospheric levels in descending order?

troposphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere

A)

thermosphere, stratosphere, troposphere, mesosphere,

B)

mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere, troposphere

C)

thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere

D)

3
The place where the temperature inversion begging is called the ____________.

thermosphere
A)

ozone layer
B)

tropopause
C)

troposphere
D)

4
___________ are zones in which air masses interact.

Stationary fronts
A)

Weather fronts
B)
Cold fronts
 C)

Warm fronts
D)

5
____ major pressure systems produce ____ major wind systems in each hemisphere.

six, four
A)

three, four
B)

four, three
C)

two, four
D)

6
At Earth's surface in the northern hemisphere, air moves ______________ toward low pressure.

counterclockwise
A)

clockwise
B)

north
C)

south
D)

7
At Earth's surface in the northern hemisphere, air moves ______________ from high pressure.

counterclockwise
A)

clockwise
B)

south
C)

north
D)

8
Which Earth system includes plants, animals, and humans?

biosphere
A)

lithosphere
B)

hydrosphere
C)

atmosphere
D)
9
What evidence is strongly suggested as an important component in global warming?

continental climate
A)

maritime climate
B)

Coriolis effect
C)

increase in trace gases

D)

1
0 What climatic event is a warming of the Pacific Ocean?

El Niño
A)

La Niña
B)

Coriolis effect
C)

Alberta Clipper
D)
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Climate

1
The type of __________ found in an area is dictated by the climate.
Need a Hint?

vegetation
A)

air pressure
B)

precipitation
C)

humidity
D)

2
Climate is the pattern of __________ in an area over many years.
Need a Hint?

weather
A)

plants
B)

rain
C)

sun
D)

3
Large bodies of water can cause areas to be __________ in the winter and __________ in the summer.
Need a Hint?

warmer, cloudier
A)

warmer, cooler
B)

cooler, humid
C)

cooler, warmer
D)

4
One effect of El Niño on the southern United States' climate is __________.
Need a Hint?

snow
A)
 strong storms
B)

rainstorms
C)

drought
D)

5
Ice ages alternate with __________.
Need a Hint?

postglacial periods
A)

interglacial periods
B)

antiglacial periods
C)

midglacial periods
D)

6
What is the name of the gas in car exhaust that helps heat up our atmosphere?
Need a Hint?

water vapor
A)

carbon dioxide
B)

hydrogen
C)

oxygen
D)

7
Which of the following countries is located in a temperate zone?
Need a Hint?

The United States

A)

Thailand
B)

Columbia
C)

Iceland
D)

8
Ice ages seem to last __________.
Need a Hint?

1,000 to 5,000 years

A)
 200,000 to 500,000 years
B)

10,000 to 15,000 years

C)

60,000 to 100,000 years

D)

9
Why doesn't air in the mountains absorb heat as well as air found at sea level?
Need a Hint?

The atmosphere and air is thinner.

A)

The air is thicker and has more molecules.

B)

The air is made of different kinds of molecules than the air at sea level.
C)

The winds carry all the heat away.

D)

1
0 As air rises and cools it releases __________.
Need a Hint?

small particles of dust

A)

precipitation
B)

heat
C)

heat and precipitation

D)

1
1 A direct result of global warming, as opposed to an indirect result, is __________.
Need a Hint?

coral bleaching
A)

increased global temperatures

B)

melting glaciers
C)

increased flooding
D)

1
2 What three aspects of a climate are considered in the climate classification system?
Need a Hint?

temperature, precipitation, plant type

A)
 lakes, mountains, precipitation
B)

temperature, air pressure, ocean currents

C)

humidity, landforms, plant type

D)

1
3 When an area on Earth experiences winter, that part of the Earth is _________.
Need a Hint?

close to the sun

A)

tilted away from the sun

B)

tilted toward the sun

C)

farther away from the sun

D)

1
4 Greenhouse gases are __________.
Need a Hint?

necessary to keep Earth warm

A)

in perfect amount on Earth

B)

beneficial in large amounts

C)

always bad for the environment

D)

1
5 The northern hemisphere experiences __________ when it's tilted __________ the sun.
Need a Hint?

spring, away from

A)

summer, away from

B)

winter, toward
C)

summer, toward
D)

1
6 When the tilt of Earth increases, the change between winter and summer is __________.
Need a Hint?

lesser
A)
 greater
B)

negligible
C)

not important
D)

1
7 A cause of climatic change that happens over a long period of time is __________.
Need a Hint?

volcanic eruption
A)

movement of Earth's crustal plates

B)

meteorite collision
C)

forest fires
D)

1
8 A(n) __________ is something that helps an organism survive in its environment.
Need a Hint?

hibernation
A)

adaptation
B)

deforestation
C)

extinction
D)

1
9 Regions with a __________ closer to the equator receive more solar radiation.
Need a Hint?

latitude
A)

landform
B)

longitude
C)

climate
D)

2
0 __________ are commonly found on the __________ sides of mountains.
Need a Hint?

Deserts, windward
A)
 Rainstorms, leeward
B)

Heat storms, windward

C)

Deserts, leeward
D)
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Chapter 17: Climate

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Climate is the pattern of __________ in an area over many years.
Need a Hint?

plants
A)

weather
B)

rain
C)

sun
D)

2
Regions with a __________ closer to the equator receive more solar radiation.
Need a Hint?

longitude
A)

climate
B)

latitude
C)

landform
D)

3
Large bodies of water can cause areas to be __________ in the winter and __________ in the summer.
Need a Hint?

warmer, cooler
A)

cooler, warmer
B)

cooler, humid
C)

warmer, cloudier
D)

4
Large bodies of water affect coastal regions by __________.
Need a Hint?

providing leisure activities

A)
 increasing tourism
B)

causing the region to experience inhospitable conditions

C)

absorbing or giving off heat

D)

5
Why do warm currents begin near the equator?
Need a Hint?

because all currents, warm and cool, begin near the equator
A)

Scientists are still unsure.

B)

The equator receives the most direct sunlight.

C)

because cool air rises and warm air falls

D)

6
Why doesn't air in the mountains absorb heat as well as air found at sea level?
Need a Hint?

The atmosphere and air is thinner.

A)

The winds carry all the heat away.

B)

The air is thicker and has more molecules.

C)

The air is made of different kinds of molecules than the air at sea level.
D)

7
As air rises and cools it releases __________.
Need a Hint?

heat and precipitation

A)

heat
B)

precipitation
C)

small particles of dust

D)

8
__________ are commonly found on the __________ sides of mountains.
Need a Hint?

Deserts, leeward
A)
 Rainstorms, leeward
B)

Deserts, windward
C)

Heat storms, windward

D)
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Chapter 17: Climate

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
What three aspects of a climate are considered in the climate classification system?
Need a Hint?

humidity, landforms, plant type

A)

temperature, precipitation, plant type

B)

temperature, air pressure, ocean currents

C)

lakes, mountains, precipitation

D)

2
The type of __________ found in an area is dictated by the climate.
Need a Hint?

precipitation
A)

humidity
B)

vegetation
C)

air pressure
D)

3
A(n) __________ is something that helps an organism survive in its environment.
Need a Hint?

hibernation
A)

adaptation
B)

extinction
C)

deforestation
D)

4
An example of a behavioral adaptation is __________.
Need a Hint?

fur on animals to protect from cold

A)
 a plant's spiny leaves to prevent water loss
B)

a plant's waxy texture to prevent evaporation

C)

hibernation
D)
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Chapter 17: Climate

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
When an area on Earth experiences winter, that part of the Earth is _________.
Need a Hint?

tilted toward the sun

A)

tilted away from the sun

B)

close to the sun

C)

farther away from the sun

D)

2
Which of the following countries is located in a temperate zone?
Need a Hint?

Iceland
A)

Thailand
B)

The United States

C)

Columbia
D)

3
What is the name of the gas in car exhaust that helps heat up our atmosphere?
Need a Hint?

carbon dioxide
A)

oxygen
B)

water vapor
C)

hydrogen
D)

4
Seasons are caused by __________.
Need a Hint?

Earth's tilted axis

A)
 Earth's rotation
B)

the distance between Earth and the sun

C)

the changing weather

D)

5
The Northern Hemisphere experiences __________ when it's tilted __________ the sun.
Need a Hint?

winter, toward
A)

summer, away from

B)

spring, away from

C)

summer, toward
D)

6
One effect of El Niño on the southern United States' climate is __________.
Need a Hint?

drought
A)

rainstorms
B)

strong storms
C)

snow
D)

7
Ice ages seem to last __________.
Need a Hint?

10,000 to 15,000 years

A)

60,000 to 100,000 years

B)

1,000 to 5,000 years

C)

200,000 to 500,000 years

D)

8
Ice ages alternate with __________.
Need a Hint?

midglacial periods
A)
 interglacial periods
B)

antiglacial periods
C)

postglacial periods
D)

9
A cause of climatic change that happens over a long period of time is __________.
Need a Hint?

volcanic eruption
A)

meteorite collision
B)

movement of Earth's crustal plates

C)

forest fires
D)

1
0 __________ are dark areas on the surface of the sun.
Need a Hint?

Clusters
A)

Solar flares
B)

Sunspots
C)

CME's
D)

1
1 When the tilt of Earth increases, the change between winter and summer is __________.
Need a Hint?

lesser
A)

negligible
B)

greater
C)

not important
D)

1
2 Greenhouse gases are __________.
Need a Hint?

always bad for the environment

A)
 in perfect amount on Earth
B)

necessary to keep Earth warm

C)

beneficial in large amounts

D)

1
3 A direct result of global warming, as opposed to an indirect result, is __________.
Need a Hint?

melting glaciers
A)

increased global temperatures

B)

coral bleaching
C)

increased flooding
D)
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Chapter 18: Ocean Motion

Standardized Test Practice

1
What accounts for 3.7% of the ions in seawater?

calcium
A)

chloride
B)

magnesium
C)

sodium
D)

2
Which gases enters ocean water from organisms that photosynthesize?

carbon
A)

nitrogen
B)

hydrogen
C)

oxygen
D)

3
What describes the amount of dissolved salts in seawater?
 density
A)

buoyancy
B)

salinity
C)

temperature
D)

4
The vertical ocean circulation that brings deep, cold water to the surface is called

upwelling.
A)

a surface current.
B)

a density current.
C)

an ocean wave.
D)

5
The highest point on a wave is called

a trough.
A)

a crest.
B)

the wavelength.
C)

the wave height.

D)

6
What is the direction of ocean currents in the northern hemisphere?
 north to south only
A)

clockwise
B)

east to west only

C)

counterclockwise
D)

7
After studying the figure above, what conclusion can you draw?
 The Atlantic Ocean is deep.
A)

The oceans’ waters are constantly in motion.

B)

The Gulf Stream flows east to west.

C)

The oceans’ currents only flow in one direction.

D)

8
Which of the following has an impact on surface currents?

upwellings
A)

crests
B)

the Coriolis effect

C)

tides
D)

9
What causes high and low tide?

the gravitational pull of Earth on the Moon

A)
 the gravitational pull of the other planets on Earth's water
B)

the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's water
C)

the Coriolis effect

D)

1
0 A higher than normal high tide is called

a spring tide.
A)

a neap tide.
B)

a breaker.
C)

the tidal range.

D)
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Ocean Motion

1
When seawater freezes, which type of current is produced?
Need a Hint?

upwelling
A)

surface
B)

density
C)

coastal
D)

2
Currents south of the equator are turned counterclockwise because of __________.
Need a Hint?

cold water rising

A)

the cold polar regions

B)

the Coriolis effect

C)

the warm equator

D)

3
Density currents cannot form by a(n) __________.
Need a Hint?

decrease in temperature
A)

increase in salinity
B)

windstorm
C)

sinking of cold water

D)

4
The Coriolis effect is caused by __________.
Need a Hint?

density changes
A)
 Earth's rotation
B)

salinity changes
C)

temperature changes
D)

5
A __________ is a collapsing wave.
Need a Hint?

breaker
A)

crest
B)

tide
C)

trough
D)

6
Which of the following is NOT true regarding a wave passing through an area away from shore?
Need a Hint?

The water particles remain in the same place.

A)

Floating objects and water particles move forward.

B)

The energy of the wave continues to move forward.

C)

Floating objects rise and fall with the wave but do not move forward.
D)

7
Which of the following statements about waves is NOT true?
Need a Hint?

Waves continue to form as long as the wind is blowing.

A)

Waves continue to move for long distances even after the wind stops.
B)

Waves can continue to increase in height as long as wind is there.

C)

Waves can only travel a short distance before disappearing.

D)

8
Tides are most noticeable __________.
Need a Hint?

during spring tides

A)
 in small bodies of water
B)

in shallow bodies of water

C)

near the equator

D)

9
Ocean water might have come from all of the following EXCEPT _________.
Need a Hint?

water vapor
A)

land basins
B)

torrential rains
C)

volcanic eruptions
D)

1
0 Which gas enters the ocean by photosynthesis?
Need a Hint?

hydrogen
A)

carbon dioxide
B)

nitrogen
C)

oxygen
D)

1
1 The height of waves depends on all of the following EXCEPT __________.
Need a Hint?

the length of time the wind blows

A)

the speed of the wind

B)

the distance over which the wind blows

C)

the temperature of the water

D)

1
2 Ocean circulation resulting from wind blowing along the coast is called a(n) __________.
Need a Hint?

coastal current
A)
 surface current
B)

upwelling
C)

density current
D)

1
3 Salinity measures the amount of __________ dissolved in seawater.
Need a Hint?

oxygen
A)

salt
B)

hydrogen
C)

sodium
D)

1
4 Which gas that is found in ocean water does NOT come from the atmosphere?
Need a Hint?

oxygen
A)

carbon dioxide
B)

chlorine
C)

nitrogen
D)

1
5 Tides are caused by __________.
Need a Hint?

the rise and fall of water

A)

the interaction between sand and seawater

B)

changes in ocean salinity

C)

the gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon

D)

1
6 When salt water changes in density, a(n) __________ occurs.
Need a Hint?

upwelling
A)
 Coriolis effect
B)

density current
C)

surface current
D)

1
7 Cold water rises to the surface in __________.
Need a Hint?

density currents
A)

temperature currents
B)

depth currents
C)

upwellings
D)

1
8 Warm surface currents affect the water temperature along the __________ coast of continents.
Need a Hint?

west
A)

east
B)

north
C)

south
D)

1
9 The lowest point of a wave is called the __________.
Need a Hint?

crest
A)

trough
B)

shallow
C)

breaker
D)

2
0 Low areas on Earth that filled with water to form oceans are called __________.
Need a Hint?

lowlands
A)
 salinity
B)

basins
C)

valleys
D)
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Chapter 18: Ocean Motion

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Ocean water might have come from all of the following EXCEPT _________.
Need a Hint?

volcanic eruptions
A)

land basins
B)

torrential rains
C)

water vapor
D)

2
Which gas enters the ocean by photosynthesis?
Need a Hint?

carbon dioxide
A)

oxygen
B)

hydrogen
C)

nitrogen
D)

3
Which gas that is found in ocean water does NOT come from the atmosphere?
Need a Hint?

oxygen
A)

carbon dioxide
B)

nitrogen
C)

chlorine
D)

4
Dissolved salts and gases can enter seawater by all of the following EXCEPT __________.
Need a Hint?

organism respiration
A)
 desalination
B)

ions from dissolved rocks

C)

ions from erupting volcanoes

D)

5
Low areas on Earth that filled with water to form oceans are called __________.
Need a Hint?

salinity
A)

basins
B)

lowlands
C)

valleys
D)

6
Salinity measures the amount of __________ dissolved in seawater.
Need a Hint?

hydrogen
A)

oxygen
B)

sodium
C)

salt
D)
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Chapter 18: Ocean Motion

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Cold water rises to the surface in __________.
Need a Hint?

density currents
A)

temperature currents
B)

depth currents
C)

upwellings
D)

2
The Coriolis effect is caused by __________.
Need a Hint?

temperature changes
A)

density changes
B)

salinity changes
C)

Earth's rotation
D)

3
Currents south of the equator are turned counterclockwise because of __________.
Need a Hint?

cold water rising

A)

the cold polar regions

B)

the warm equator

C)

the Coriolis effect

D)

4
West coast cold surface currents originate __________.
Need a Hint?

near the poles

A)
 near the equator
B)

deep within the ocean

C)

from the atmosphere

D)

5
Warm surface currents affect the water temperature along the __________ coast of continents.
Need a Hint?

north
A)

south
B)

west
C)

east
D)

6
When salt water changes in density, a(n) __________ occurs.
Need a Hint?

density current
A)

Coriolis effect
B)

upwelling
C)

surface current
D)

7
When seawater freezes, which type of current is produced?
Need a Hint?

surface
A)

upwelling
B)

density
C)

coastal
D)

8
Which of the following does NOT have an effect on the density of seawater?
Need a Hint?

evaporation of water
A)
 freezing of water
B)

heating of water
C)

motion of water
D)

9
Ocean circulation resulting from wind blowing along the coast is called a(n) __________.
Need a Hint?

density current
A)

upwelling
B)

coastal current
C)

surface current
D)

1
0 Density currents cannot form by a(n) __________.
Need a Hint?

increase in salinity
A)

decrease in temperature
B)

windstorm
C)

sinking of cold water

D)
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Chapter 18: Ocean Motion

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Which of the following statements about waves is NOT true?
Need a Hint?

Waves continue to form as long as the wind is blowing.

A)

Waves can continue to increase in height as long as wind is there.

B)

Waves continue to move for long distances even after the wind stops.
C)

Waves can only travel a short distance before disappearing.

D)

2
The height of waves depends on all of the following EXCEPT __________.
Need a Hint?

the temperature of the water

A)

the speed of the wind

B)

the distance over which the wind blows

C)

the length of time the wind blows

D)

3
Which of the following is NOT true regarding a wave passing through an area away from shore?
Need a Hint?

Floating objects rise and fall with the wave but do not move forward.
A)

The energy of the wave continues to move forward.

B)

Floating objects and water particles move forward.

C)

The water particles remain in the same place.

D)

4
Tides are caused by __________.
Need a Hint?

the rise and fall of water

A)
 changes in ocean salinity
B)

the interaction between sand and seawater

C)

the gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon

D)

5
Energy is carried through matter or space by a rhythmic movement called a __________.
Need a Hint?

wave
A)

breaker
B)

tide
C)

crest
D)

6
The highest point of a wave is called the __________.
Need a Hint?

trough
A)

breaker
B)

crest
C)

peak
D)

7
The lowest point of a wave is called the __________.
Need a Hint?

crest
A)

trough
B)

breaker
C)

shallow
D)

8
A __________ is a collapsing wave.
Need a Hint?

breaker
A)
 crest
B)

trough
C)

tide
D)

9
Tides are most noticeable __________.
Need a Hint?

near the equator

A)

during spring tides

B)

in shallow bodies of water

C)

in small bodies of water

D)
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Chapter 19: Oceanography

Standardized Test Practice

1
According to the table, where was the largest oil spill?

Persian Gulf
A)

South Africa
B)

Land’s End, England

C)

Brittany, France
D)

2
Approximately how many more liters were spilled in Brittany, France, than in Land’s End, England?
 115 million liters
A)

100 million liters

B)

279 million liters

C)

275 million liters

D)

3
Why is there concern about oil entering the ocean environment?

The presence of oil in the water is not harmful to marine life.

A)

Large spills can be easy to clean up.

B)

The presence of oil can reduce water quality.

C)

The presence of oil can improve water quality.

D)

4
What is the area where the mouth of a river enters the ocean called?

a reef
A)

an estuary
B)
a beach
 C)

a rocky shore
D)

5
What is chemosynthesis?

a process that involves using sulfur or nitrogen compounds as an energy source to produce food
A)

a process by which reproductive cells are released into the water

B)

a process by which other organisms are consumed as a source of energy

C)

a process that involves using light from the Sun as an energy source to produce food
D)

6
Which part of the food chain illustrated here is a producer?

sea urchin
A)

Sun
B)

sea star
C)

kelp
D)

7
What process do producers undergo when they make food?
 photosynthesis
A)

bioluminescence
B)

respiration
C)

reproduction
D)

8
When do fish kills occur?

when the oxygen supply is low

A)

when commercial fishermen overfish an area

B)

during a hurricane
C)

when fresh water enters an ocean

D)

9
Which of the following sources contributes the most oil pollution to the ocean?

runoff from land

A)

tanker spills
B)

offshore drilling and mining

C)

ocean dumping
D)

1
0 In which habitat are gooseneck barnacles, lined chitin, and blue mussels found?
 upper Intertidal zone
A)

lower Intertidal zone

B)

sandy beaches
C)

mid-Intertidal zone
D)
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Chapter 19: Oceanography

Oceanography

1
What is an example of how solid waste can be harmful to the ocean?
Need a Hint?

Solid waste can fill in trenches.

A)

Solid waste can dissolve in water.

B)

Animals can get tied up in debris.

C)

Plants can be poisoned by the waste.

D)

2
Which is NOT a characteristic of plankton?
Need a Hint?

large animals
A)

some feed on other plankton

B)

drift in currents
C)

many are single-celled organisms

D)

3
A pollutant is any substance that __________.
Need a Hint?

comes from nature but is harmful to the environment

A)

damages organisms and interferes with life processes

B)

is synthetic
C)

comes from humans

D)

4
Estuaries contain __________.
Need a Hint?

saltwater and freshwater

A)
 freshwater only
B)

salt water only

C)

polluted water
D)

5
Which is an example of a benthic animal?
Need a Hint?

shark
A)

whale
B)

jellyfish
C)

snail
D)

6
Even if you don't live near an ocean, why is ocean pollution a concern?
Need a Hint?

Every animal's life is tied to the ocean.

A)

Ocean pollution can poison rivers.

B)

Pollution in the ocean hasn't reached all parts of the ocean yet.
C)

Oceans are important tourist areas.

D)

7
When you look at coral on a reef, what are you seeing?
Need a Hint?

mineral deposits from water

A)

the hard shells of the coral animals

B)

deposits from fishes

C)

the actual coral animals themselves

D)

8
Why do tide pools make good habitats?
Need a Hint?

They provide protection from predators.

A)
 They are freshwater habitats.
B)

They are protected from humans.

C)

They allow access to the ocean.

D)

9
Where are mineral resources not found in the ocean?
Need a Hint?

abyssal plains
A)

surface
B)

continental shelf
C)

ocean floor
D)

1
0 What does the ocean floor look like?
Need a Hint?

flowing
A)

mountainous
B)

smooth
C)

sloping
D)

1
1 Why are laws protecting the ocean difficult to enforce?
Need a Hint?

The laws are unreasonable.

A)

No one has made these laws.

B)

No country has control of all the oceans.

C)

The United States controls all of the oceans.

D)

1
2 Where does most of the energy come from that fuels ocean life?
Need a Hint?

land plants
A)
 land animals
B)

dissolved gases
C)

the Sun
D)

1
3 Where does the continental shelf begin?
Need a Hint?

at the ocean floor

A)

at the mid-ocean ridge

B)

at the shoreline
C)

at the bottom of the continental slope

D)

1
4 What occurs at a mid-ocean ridge?
Need a Hint?

underwater mountains
A)

a new seafloor
B)

the continental slope

C)

the continental shelf

D)

1
5 What is a fish kill?
Need a Hint?

when algae dies

A)

when fish die from lack of oxygen

B)

when fish kill algae for food

C)

when algae grows uncontrolled

D)

1
6 What is the difference between plankton and nekton?
Need a Hint?

nekton is not single-celled organisms

A)
 nekton drifts in ocean currents
B)

nekton swims instead of drifts

C)

plankton are at the bottom of the food chain

D)

1
7 How deep do abyssal plains go?
Need a Hint?

4,000 to 6,000 km below the ocean surface

A)

40 to 60 km below the ocean surface

B)

400 to 600 m below the ocean surface

C)

4,000 to 6,000 m below the ocean surface

D)

1
8 Where do most ocean trenches occur?
Need a Hint?

abyssal plains
A)

continental shelf
B)

mid-ocean ridge
C)

convergent boundaries
D)

1
9 Which is one of the most abundant mineral resource in the ocean?
Need a Hint?

oxygen
A)

gold
B)

crude oil
C)

water
D)

2
0 Which is not a source of ocean pollution?
Need a Hint?

oil spill
A)
 sewage
B)

smokestacks
C)

sediment
D)
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Chapter 19: Oceanography

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Where does the continental shelf begin?
Need a Hint?

at the bottom of the continental slope

A)

at the shoreline
B)

at the ocean floor

C)

at the mid-ocean ridge

D)

2
Which is longer, the continental shelf or the continental slope?
Need a Hint?

continental slope
A)

They are the same length.

B)

continental shelf
C)

Their lengths differ.

D)

3
How deep do abyssal plains go?
Need a Hint?

40 to 60 km below the ocean surface

A)

4,000 to 6,000 m below the ocean surface

B)

4,000 to 6,000 km below the ocean surface

C)

400 to 600 m below the ocean surface

D)

4
What occurs at a mid-ocean ridge?
Need a Hint?

a new seafloor
A)
 underwater mountains
B)

the continental shelf

C)

the continental slope

D)

5
Where do most ocean trenches occur?
Need a Hint?

mid-ocean ridge
A)

abyssal plains
B)

continental shelf
C)

convergent boundaries
D)

6
Where are mineral resources not found in the ocean?
Need a Hint?

continental shelf
A)

surface
B)

abyssal plains
C)

ocean floor
D)

7
Which is one of the most abundant mineral resource in the ocean?
Need a Hint?

water
A)

oxygen
B)

gold
C)

crude oil
D)

8
What process deposits materials in the deep ocean?
Need a Hint?

volcanic deposits
A)
 dissolved gases
B)

precipitation
C)

underground streams
D)

9
What does the ocean floor look like?
Need a Hint?

smooth
A)

sloping
B)

mountainous
C)

flowing
D)
Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 19: Oceanography

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Where does most of the energy come from that fuels ocean life?
Need a Hint?

land plants
A)

land animals
B)

dissolved gases
C)

the Sun
D)

2
An example of a food chain is __________.
Need a Hint?

herring — cod — seal — shark — phytoplankton — copepod

A)

herring — shark — seal — cod

B)

cod — copepod — herring — phytoplankton — seal — shark

C)

phytoplankton —copepod— herring— cod — seal — shark

D)

3
What elements are used to make food by chemosynthesis?
Need a Hint?

oxygen and carbon dioxide

A)

oxygen and nitrogen

B)

sulfur and nitrogen

C)

sulfur and oxygen

D)

4
Which is NOT a characteristic of plankton?
Need a Hint?

large animals
A)
 drift in currents
B)

many are single-celled organisms

C)

some feed on other plankton

D)

5
What is the difference between plankton and nekton?
Need a Hint?

nekton is not single-celled organisms

A)

nekton swims instead of drifts

B)

plankton are at the bottom of the food chain

C)

nekton drifts in ocean currents

D)

6
Which is an example of a benthic animal?
Need a Hint?

snail
A)

whale
B)

shark
C)

jellyfish
D)

7
What must animals that live on a beach adapt to?
Need a Hint?

changing shape of the beach

A)

new plants growing on the beach

B)

deep water
C)

dry habitats
D)

8
Why do tide pools make good habitats?
Need a Hint?

They provide protection from predators.

A)
 They allow access to the ocean.
B)

They are freshwater habitats.

C)

They are protected from humans.

D)

9
Estuaries contain __________.
Need a Hint?

salt water only

A)

freshwater only
B)

saltwater and freshwater

C)

polluted water
D)

1
0 When you look at coral on a reef, what are you seeing?
Need a Hint?

the actual coral animals themselves

A)

deposits from fishes

B)

the hard shells of the coral animals

C)

mineral deposits from water

D)
Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 19: Oceanography

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
A pollutant is any substance that __________.
Need a Hint?

comes from humans

A)

damages organisms and interferes with life processes

B)

is synthetic
C)

comes from nature but is harmful to the environment

D)

2
Which is not a source of ocean pollution?
Need a Hint?

sewage
A)

oil spill
B)

sediment
C)

smokestacks
D)

3
What is a fish kill?
Need a Hint?

when fish die from lack of oxygen

A)

when algae grows uncontrolled

B)

when algae dies

C)

when fish kill algae for food

D)

4
What is an example of how solid waste can be harmful to the ocean?
Need a Hint?

Solid waste can dissolve in water.

A)
 Solid waste can fill in trenches.
B)

Animals can get tied up in debris.

C)

Plants can be poisoned by the waste.

D)

5
Even if you don't live near an ocean, why is ocean pollution a concern?
Need a Hint?

Oceans are important tourist areas.

A)

Ocean pollution can poison rivers.

B)

Every animal's life is tied to the ocean.

C)

Pollution in the ocean hasn't reached all parts of the ocean yet.
D)

6
Why are laws protecting the ocean difficult to enforce?
Need a Hint?

The laws are unreasonable.

A)

No country has control of all the oceans.

B)

No one has made these laws.

C)

The United States controls all of the oceans.

D)