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Global Change — Cumulative exam Answers

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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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The cycle in which water is changed and distributed to other areas is called

A
water cycle
B
land cycle
C
ocean cylce
D
none of the above
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The water cycle has no effect on ocean salinity or density.

A
T
B
F
4

Changes to the global climate could include _______.

A
changes to temperature
B
changes to pressure
C
changes to precipitation
D
all of the above
5

Air pressure is caused by the density of gas molecules in the air.

A
T
B
F
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
radar
B
satellite
7

The directness of the sunlight at a specific latitude will determine the amount of solar energy that latitude receives.

A
T
B
F
8

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
tide
B
tidal bore
C
tidal range
D
neap tide
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Which of the following most significantly determines a community's access to potable water?

A
access to clean raw water sources
B
the availability of money
C
local drought conditions
D
the level of industrial development
10

Flooding on rivers is caused by human activity rather than natural events.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following changes to waterways is only the result of human activity?

A
erosion
B
temperature fluctuations
C
flooding
D
chemical pollution
12

Which of the following is an example of natural erosion?

A
ice forming in cracks of rocks
B
acid rain falling on sidewalks
C
waves washing over rocks on the beach
D
water washing away soil in an area used by off-road vehicles
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Movement of water where density increases underwater causes deep currents

A
T
B
F
14

A force that causes mass movement is called

A
distance
B
gravity
C
weight
D
none of the above
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Water at the top of a slope has potential energy.

A
T
B
F
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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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Which of the following is not a way that humus affects the properties of soil?

A
Humus expands with increased moisture levels.
B
Humus increases the movement of water and air in soil.
C
Humus decreases the porosity of soil.
D
Humus acts as the basis for soil life.
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Which of the following is true about ice ages?

A
forests are plentiful and common
B
biodiversity is reduced
C
ecosystems are created
D
glaciers recede
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
dew point
B
relative humidity
C
clouds
D
precipitation
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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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