Quiz about 8.6

Question 1

The tightness across the surface of water that enables paper clips to float is ____________.

Accepted Answer

surface tension

Answer

adhesion

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capillary action

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polarity

Question 2

the attraction among molecules that are alike

Accepted Answer

cohesion

Answer

property

Answer

adhesion

Answer

surface tension

Question 3

What word describes when water is attracted to other substances?

Accepted Answer

adhesion

Answer

cohesion

Answer

capillary action

Answer

surface tension

Question 4

When water molecules stick easily to other water molecules, this is called what?

Accepted Answer

cohesion

Answer

adhesion

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solution

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polar molecule

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic property of acids?

Accepted Answer

Sour taste

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Bitter taste

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Slippery feel

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None of the above

Question 6

Using the provided map, at which location are you going to find a divergent boundary?

Accepted Answer

C

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A

Answer

B

Question 7

Which natural hazards are directly caused by the movement of tectonic plates? Select all answers that apply.

Accepted Answer

Earthquakes

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Droughts

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Tornadoes

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Hurricanes

Question 8

About 75% of the world's tornadoes happen in the United States during Springs and early Summer when cold, dry from Canada meets warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico. This relatively flat part of the country is known as ________________.

Accepted Answer

Tornado Alley

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Tornado Paradise

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Thunderstorm Lane

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Hurricane Row

Question 9

The most dangerous aspect of a hurricane that comes ashore is the ________.

Accepted Answer

storm surge

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eye wall

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wind speed

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rainfall

Question 10

This map shows tornado activity in the United States between 1950 and 1998. Based on the data provided by this map, which of the following cities would be most likely to experience a tornado with a rating of F3 or greater in the next year?

Accepted Answer

Topeka, Kansas

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Phoenix, Arizona

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Orlando, Florida

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Columbia, South Carolina

Question 11

Using the provided map, at which location are you going to find a transform boundary?

Accepted Answer

B

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A

Answer

C

Question 12

Examine the locations of each of the cities (1, 2, and 3) on the map. Use your knowledge of earthquake patterns and tectonic processes to forecast the city or cities where an earthquake is unlikely to harm people and damage property. Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

City 1

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City 2

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City 3

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None Of The Citites

Question 13

The map to the right shows the Huron River as it passes through Ann Arbor, MI. Three houses (A, B, and C) are labeled on the map. Within the 100-year flood zone, a flood occurs on average once in a 100-year period. Within the 500-year flood zone, a flood occurs on average once in a 500-year period. Which housing location(s) has the greatest flood risk? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

House C

Answer

House A

Answer

House B

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All Of These Houses

Question 14

The map to the right shows the Huron River as it passes through Ann Arbor, MI. Three houses (A, B, and C) are labeled on the map. Within the 100-year flood zone, a flood occurs on average once in a 100-year period. Within the 500-year flood zone, a flood occurs on average once in a 500-year period. Which statement below best describes House A's position?

Accepted Answer

House A does not sit in flood zone which means that there is almost no chance of a flood occurring at its location.

Answer

House A sits in the 100-year flood zone that that means there is a higher chance of a flood occurring more often than at House B or C's location.

Answer

House A sits in the 500-year flood zone that that means there is a lower chance of a flood occurring more often than at House B or C's location.

Question 15

The map to the right shows the Huron River as it passes through Ann Arbor, MI. Three houses (A, B, and C) are labeled on the map. Within the 100-year flood zone, a flood occurs on average once in a 100-year period. Within the 500-year flood zone, a flood occurs on average once in a 500-year period.

In general, which is located closest to the river?

Accepted Answer

100-year flood zone

Answer

500-year flood zone

Answer

Flood zones aren't near the river

Question 16

The map to the right shows the Huron River as it passes through Ann Arbor, MI. Three houses (A, B, and C) are labeled on the map. Within the 100-year flood zone, a flood occurs on average once in a 100-year period. Within the 500-year flood zone, a flood occurs on average once in a 500-year period.

Which of the following would create a 500-year flood?

Accepted Answer

A very large, long rain storm

Accepted Answer

A large mount of snowmelt due to a couple of really warm days

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A very short, heavy rain storm

Question 17

Where do MOST Earthquakes occur?

Accepted Answer

at the edges of plate boundaries

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in the middle of plates

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near mountains

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along coastlines

Question 18

What is the pH value of a neutral solution?

Accepted Answer

7.0

Answer

8.6

Answer

6.5

Answer

9.0

Question 19

Which of the following pH values indicates a basic solution?

Accepted Answer

8.6

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4.5

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7.0

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3.0

Question 20

If a solution has a pH of 8.6, what can be inferred about its acidity or basicity?

Accepted Answer

It is basic

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It is acidic

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It is neutral

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It is highly acidic

Question 21

A solution with a pH of 8.6 is diluted with water. What happens to its pH?

Accepted Answer

Decreases

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Increases

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Remains the same

Answer

Becomes neutral

Question 22

Which of the following solutions is likely to have a pH of 8.6?

Accepted Answer

Baking soda solution

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Lemon juice

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Vinegar

Answer

Distilled water

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