Earth's Systems and Energy Flow Quiz

Which process is responsible for the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Oxidation

What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle on Earth?

• The moon

• The sun

• Earth's core

• Ocean currents

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How does the Coriolis effect influence ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere?

• It causes them to move in a straight line

• It deflects them to the right

• It deflects them to the left

• It has no effect

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Which of the following best describes the process of condensation in the water cycle?

• Water vapor turning into liquid water

• Liquid water turning into water vapor

• Water flowing over the surface

• Water freezing into ice

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What role does gravity play in the water cycle?

• It causes water to evaporate

• It pulls water back to Earth's surface

• It heats the water

• It has no role

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How does the unequal heating of Earth's surface affect atmospheric circulation?

• It causes uniform wind patterns

• It creates high-pressure zones only

• It leads to the formation of convection currents

• It has no effect on atmospheric circulation

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Imagine you're an ocean explorer like Ethan, Michael, and David. What do you think is the main driving force behind the mysterious oceanic circulation patterns?

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The rotation of the Earth

• The Coriolis effect

• The unequal heating of the Earth's surface

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Imagine you're on a sunny adventure with Isla, Anika, and Liam. Which of the following best describes how the sun's energy plays a magical role in the water cycle?

• It causes water to freeze

• It evaporates water from the surface

• It condenses water vapor into clouds

• It has no effect on the water cycle

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Imagine you're on a magical journey with Mia and William, exploring the wonders of Earth's atmosphere. What role does the Earth's rotation play in this atmospheric adventure?

• It causes the atmosphere to remain still

• It creates the Coriolis effect

• It has no effect on atmospheric circulation

• It causes the atmosphere to heat up

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Imagine you're on a sunny day adventure with Mia, Ava, and Ethan. Which magical process is responsible for whisking water from the surface up into the sky?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Runoff

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