Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

Which part of the shallow ocean descends sharply away from the continental shelf?

Which statement describes a disadvantage of using natural gas as an energy source?

Which correctly lists the three weather factors that are indicators of climate change?

Which correctly lists the three gases that are part of Earth’s cycles in both the atmosphere and biosphere?

Which describes bedrock?

Where is most of Earth’s 3 percent of fresh water found?

Which statement best describes wavelengths of sunlight that are longer than 700 nanometers?

Which is one benefit that mangrove trees provide to surrounding coastal wetlands?

Which is an example of how water is used inside and around the home?

Which is one source that scientists use to reconstruct past climate conditions?

Which resource is renewable?

Which statement accurately describes one role of water on Earth?

Which describes an effect that ocean currents have on short-term climate change?

Which is the best strategy for addressing polluted air?

Which term describes erosion?

Where does warm water accumulate in the Pacific Ocean during El Niño?

A scientist observes a geyser erupting. Which two objects must be interacting beneath the surface?

Which statement explains one way that lakes form?

Which type of deposition creates sandbars?

Study this map.