Earth System Science Quiz

What is the primary focus of Earth System Science (ESS)?

• Isolating individual natural processes

• Studying interactions between Earth's subsystems

• Classifying geological time periods

• Forecasting short-term weather events

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is NOT a subsystem in Earth System Science?

• Geosphere

• Stratosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

What does the geosphere primarily encompass?

• All water on Earth, including ice

• Gases and atmospheric layers

• Land, rock, and Earth's crust

• Living organisms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The cryosphere is considered a part of which subsystem?

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What phenomenon is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

• Ice sheet formation

• Reflection of solar radiation

• Absorption of infrared radiation by greenhouse gases

• Volcanic eruptions releasing particulates

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What are forcings in the context of Earth's climate?

• Internal weather patterns

• External factors influencing climate change

• Seasonal changes in atmospheric composition

• Human activities exclusively

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is NOT considered a significant forcing?

• Solar energy variations

• Volcanic eruptions

• Ocean salinity changes

• Greenhouse gas concentrations

What role do Milankovitch cycles play in Earth's climate?

• Driving tectonic activity
  

• Influencing Earth's long-term climate trends
  

• Regulating atmospheric oxygen levels
  

• Triggering oceanic currents
  

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What impact do volcanic eruptions typically have on global temperatures?

• No significant effect

• A short-term warming effect

• A cooling effect due to particulates

• Permanent climate stabilization

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

Which gas is the most significant contributor to the enhanced greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5