EES Final Exam

How does Earth's position relative to the Sun influence seasonal changes?

• Earth’s axis tilt results in varying sunlight angles, causing seasons.

• Earth’s orbit changes its distance from the Sun, which impacts temperature.

• Earth’s atmosphere thickens during winter, causing colder temperatures.

• The Sun’s position changes, affecting only tropical climates.

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What does the solar system formation model help us understand?

• The Sun's energy production processes.

• How gravitational forces shape planetary orbits.

• Why Earth's temperature fluctuates so drastically.

• The composition of different planets.

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What is the main process through which the Sun produces energy?

• Solar flares

• Nuclear fusion of hydrogen atoms into helium

• Gravitational collapse of gas

• The breaking of chemical bonds in sunlight

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How does incoming solar radiation interact with Earth's atmosphere?

• It is completely absorbed by clouds.

• It is reflected back into space without interaction.

• It is absorbed, heating Earth’s surface and driving weather systems.

• It is filtered through by the ozone layer only.

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Which model best explains Earth's motion through space?

• Earth's path is a perfect circle.

• Earth’s orbit is an ellipse with the Sun at one focus.

• Earth’s motion is unpredictable.

• Earth’s motion follows a spiral trajectory.

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What powers plate tectonics?

• Earth’s magnetic field

• Mantle convection driven by heat from the Earth’s core

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The Earth's rotation speed

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What data can help predict the locations of volcanoes and earthquakes?

• The atmospheric pressure

• The movement of plate boundaries

• Ocean currents

• Earth's axial tilt

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How does plate tectonics influence the Earth's topography?

• By evenly distributing mountains across the planet

• By causing ocean levels to rise and fall

• By forming mountains, volcanoes, and deep ocean trenches at plate boundaries

• By creating perfect landscapes for human settlement

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How do the rock cycle and weathering interact to shape Earth's systems?

• Weathering causes rocks to become fossils, influencing ecosystems.

• The rock cycle does not involve weathering.

• Weathering breaks down rocks into sediments, influencing soil formation.

• The rock cycle relies solely on volcanic eruptions.

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What is the primary impact of volcanic activity on the atmosphere?

• It increases levels of oxygen.

• It leads to higher concentrations of sulfur dioxide and ash.

• It causes a cooling effect on global temperatures.

• It has no significant impact on the atmosphere.