8th Grade Science FSA Prep

Front

Humans cut down trees in a location, causing an increase in temperature and decrease in rainfall. Which Earth systems interacted to produce this climate change?

Back

biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere

Front

An unusually cold winter is a problem for Florida's manatees. Colder air temperatures cause water temps to drop which leads to manatee illness and death. Manatees will take shelter in the warmer waters found near natural springs and power plants. Which of the following accurately describes this chain of events leading to the manatees illness?

Back

Changes in the atmosphere cause changes to the hydrosphere, which affects the biosphere.

Front

Interaction between cryosphere and hydrosphere affecting Earth's oceans.

Back

release of fresh water into ocean water as icebergs melt

Front

Interactions between the atmosphere and geosphere involve:

Back

soil and living things

Front

What is a major source of energy for most of Earth's weather patterns?

Back

Radiation received from the sun

Front

Where are the sun's rays the most direct?

Back

near the equator

Front

Fast moving molecules are associated with: hot air, cold air, moderate temps, solids

Back

hot air

Front

What does cold air tend to do?

Back

be more dense and sink

Front

The less mass in a given volume of air, the

Back

less dense the air

Front

What type of air can hold more water vapor and therefore be more humid?

Back

warm