CFA #1

How does the hydrosphere affect the biosphere?

• A. Causes volcanic eruptions

• B. Creates moraines

• C. Forms ice sheets

• D. Supplies people with water

What is the positive effect of using a Global Positioning System?

• A. Increased volcanic activity

• B. Formation of ice ages

• C. Enhanced understanding of the Earth

• D. Creation of moraines

Why is Japan particularly susceptible to earthquakes and volcanoes?

• A. It experiences frequent hurricanes

• B. It is located near the North Pole

• C. It lies along a vast fault line

• D. It has a high concentration of glaciers

What human actions led to the phenomena known as acid rain?

• A. Deforestation in tropical rainforests

• B. Mining activities in deserts

• C. Factories burning fuels in cities

• D. Construction of dams in rivers

What is one of the effects of Permafrost?

• A. Increased volcanic activity

• B. Formation of ice ages

• C. Prevention of extensive root development

• D. Creation of moraines

Complete the analogy: Rotation : Revolution : Revolution + Tilt :

• A. Day, Season, Year

• B. Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcano

• C. Glacier, Moraine, Ice Age

• D. Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Lithosphere

Average Temperatures in Rome: January 11°C and June 30°C. One reason for the difference between these temperatures is —

• A. Increased volcanic activity

• B. Formation of ice ages

• C. The tilt of Earth on its axis

• D. Creation of moraines

What problem is MOST likely to arise from the Dutch polder system?

• A. Increased volcanic activity

• B. Formation of ice ages

• C. Flooding causing environmental damage

• D. Creation of moraines

Which natural force is responsible for the formation of moraines?

• A. Volcanic eruptions

• B. Earthquakes

• C. Glaciers

• D. Tsunamis

What is the primary role of the hydrosphere in supporting life?

• A. Creating volcanic islands

• B. Forming ice sheets

• C. Supplying water to the biosphere

• D. Causing earthquakes