Mid Term Plate Tectonics, Climate

A climate scientist is researching how plants influence greenhouse gas levels in the air.

She conducts an experiment inside a large greenhouse filled with plants. Throughout the day, scientists monitor the carbon dioxide levels in the greenhouse air.

Using this information and the image, how does photosynthesis impact carbon dioxide levels?

• It changes CO₂ into methane when exposed to sunlight.

• It does not change atmospheric CO₂ because of thermal balance.

• It lowers atmospheric CO₂ by absorbing it.

• It raises CO₂ levels in the atmosphere through increased rainfall.

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How do ocean currents contribute to regulating the greenhouse effect?

• They distribute heat across the planet, helping to control global temperatures and slow warming

• They lessen the impact of melting polar ice, helping to stabilize the climate.

• They increase ocean acidity, which enhances CO₂ absorption over time

• They take in greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, permanently lowering CO₂ levels.

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Mountains, like many other landforms, are shaped by tectonic plate movements. For instance, faults can break apart the land, shifting large crustal blocks to create mountains and valleys. Additionally, mountains often form when—

• Erosion removes softer rock, leaving behind the hardest material.

• Wind, water, or ice deposit enough sediment to build a mountain

• Atmospheric conditions cause certain areas of the crust to rise higher than others.

• Pressure from beneath Earth's surface forces the crust to fold

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Which position represents winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Position J

• Position L

• Position K

• Position M

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The diagram shows the alignment of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during spring tides.

When a new moon or full moon occurs, these three bodies line up. This causes high tides on Earth to be—

• Exceptionally high

• Exceptionally low.

• The same everywhere at once

• At their usual level.

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The dark lines on the map indicate the boundaries of Earth's tectonic plates.

What types of landforms are commonly found along these boundaries?

• River deltas

• Glaciers

• Sand dunes

• Volcanoes

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Which season is occurring in the Southern Hemisphere at position K?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

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How do sudden shifts in ocean currents, such as the disruption of the Gulf Stream, affect climate over time?

• The Gulf Stream disruption only influences local weather, with no lasting global effects.

• Disrupting the Gulf Stream causes cooler temperatures in Europe and can alter global weather patterns, contributing to long-term climate changes

• The Gulf Stream strengthens during disruptions, leading to rapid global cooling

• The Gulf Stream has no effect on global climate and only impacts regional weather.

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