Q3 Test Review 2025

Front

Is coal a renewable source of energy?

Back

False

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Which layer of the atmosphere is where most weather happens?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the term for coal, oil, or natural gas that forms over millions of years from the remains of ancient organisms?

Back

Fossil fuel

Front

What happens to air pressure and density as you go higher in the atmosphere?

Back

They decrease.

Front

What property of light is demonstrated when light bounces off a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the definition of a fossil fuel?

Back

A natural fuel formed from the remains of ancient organisms, burned to release energy.

Front

What is the main characteristic of the troposphere?

Back

It is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where most weather occurs.

Front

What happens to temperature as you go higher in the atmosphere?

Back

It can vary, but generally, it decreases in the troposphere.

Front

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

Back

Renewable sources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable sources cannot.

Front

What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

It is the process where light is taken in by a material.