Review for Quiz 2 (Major)

Scientists found that the topsoil of a riverbank had greatly eroded. After doing some research, they learned that the riverbank is flooded almost every year.

What would be the best way to preserve the topsoil?

• Put fences along the riverbank.

• Pave the riverbank with cement.

• Plant trees along the riverbank.

• Cover the riverbank with coal tar.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The map shows Africa, South America, and the Mid-Ocean Ridge in the Atlantic Ocean. How does area C affect continental movement?

• new continent creation

• oceanic plate subduction

• sea floor spreading

• underwater mountain erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which is an example of human exploitation of species?

• The use of biological controls in agricultural industries has reduced the use of pesticides.

• The Nature Conservancy has purchased thousand of acres of wetlands to preserve animal and

  plant habitats.

• The poaching of the African Elephant for its valuable ivory tusks has significantly decreased the

  population.

• The captive breeding programs of some endangered species like the Mississippi Sandhill Crane

  have increased numbers of the species.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

Which practice has had the greatest impact on increasing the number of bald eagles in the United States?

• protection of natural habitat

• increased use of pesticides

• use of biological controls

• captive breeding programs

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Ice samples from glaciers provide evidence that today's atmosphere contains more carbon dioxide thanancient atmospheres on Earth did. Why is this increase in carbon dioxide a concern to scientists?

• It contributes to the rapid expansion of continental glaciers.

• It contributes to the rapid cooling of the warm ocean currents.

• It contributes to the gradual warming of the atmosphere.

• It contributes to the loss of radiant energy from the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What activity should a local water supply agency undertake to ensure the health of the people of a town?

• Post health tips in local newspapers.

• Conduct water conservation campaigns.

• Monitor water quality regularly.

• Increase the availability of packaged water.

Which action helps conserve water?

• Pre-rinse dishes before washing.

• Use sprinklers to water the lawn.

• Let the faucet run while washing vegetables.

• Use a broom, not a hose, to clean leaves from the driveway.

Farmers withdraw water to irrigate their crops, as indicated in this map. What volume of fresh watermight Mississippi farmers have withdrawn for irrigation purposes in 2005?

• 750 million gallons

• 3,400 million gallons

• 11,300 million gallons

• 17,200 million gallons

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which action represents a threat to local water quality?

• using a car wash facility for washing all vehicles

• flushing leftover prescription drugs down the toilet drain

• establishing rain gardens to capture rainfall and reduce runoff

• taking used oil and antifreeze to a hazardous waste collection facility

The diagram shows a house with a well and a septic tank. What effect would a leaking septic tank have on the people using the house and well?

• The septic tank contents may seep into the groundwater and contaminate the well.

• The leak will decrease the water pressure in the pipes of the house.

• The septic tank contents may cause damage to the house's pipes due to minerals in hard water.

• The leak will have no effect because bacteria in the tank treated the waste.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4