Identifying Technology

The picture below shows a metal lightning rod.

Which statement describes how a lightning rod protects people?

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  A. It captures the lightning and turns it into an energy source

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  B. It attracts the lightning and sends it to the ground safely.

• C. It predicts when a lightning strike will happen.

• D. It reflects the lightning back into the sky.

  
  

Which features of Earth's surface are most likely produced by wind deposition?

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  A. Deltas

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  B. Mountains

• C. Fault Lines

• D. Sand Dunes

Which is an example of erosion but NOT weathering?

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  A.
  the dissolving of rock by rainwater

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  B.
  the crumbling of bedrock to form soil

• C.
  a pebble being rolled along a riverbed

• D. 
  a rock splitting from water freezing in cracks
  

The picture shows a geographic information system (GIS) map.



Which question is this map designed to ask?

• A. 

  Where will faulting most likely occur?

  This GIS map is designed to show areas of potential flooding, not fault lines.

• B. 

  Where will flooding most likely occur?

  This map is designed to show areas of potential flooding when there is an abnormal rise in water levels. 

• C. 

  Where will a volcano most likely occur?

  This GIS map is designed to show areas of potential flooding, not volcanic eruptions.

• D. 

  Where will an earthquake most likely occur?

  This GIS map is designed to show areas of potential flooding, not predict earthquakes.

A satellite image of a hurricane is shown.



Which question can be answered using this image?

• A. 

  When will a future hurricane occur?

  Meteorologists cannot predict a future hurricane from an infrared satellite image of a current hurricane.

• B. 

  What name will a hurricane receive?

  Hurricanes are named based on a predetermined list and their characteristics, not on infrared satellite images.

• C. 

  What path does a hurricane always follow?

  Hurricanes do not follow a specific path. An infrared satellite image provides meteorologists with information about the current status of a hurricane. 

• D. 

  Where will a hurricane likely cause damage?

  Satellite imagery of hurricanes allows meteorologists to predict the path and intensity of hurricanes.

  
  

Artificial ponds are created to manage excess rainwater from a storm. These ponds are most likely to prevent damage from which of Earth's processes?

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  A. Earthquakes

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  B. Tornadoes

• C. Wildfires

• D. Floods

Carli and Felicia went to a Georgia coastal island over spring break. In science class, they are learning about how the coastal island beaches have been shrinking. They noticed signs on the sand dunes that said "Do Not Disturb the Sea Oats." They were discussing reasons why people should not bother the plants. What is the best reason for protecting the sea oats?

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  A. They have branching roots that prevent the sand from eroding.

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  B. They add nitrogen to the soil and should not be disturbed.

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  C. They are placed there to make the beach more beautiful.

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  D. They are poisonous plants and should not be handled.
  

The image shows terrace farming, a technology used by farmers.

How does terrace farming help to limit a destructive process?

• A. Terrace farming helps to limit the effects of erosion.

  Terrace farming is a technology used to limit erosion by slowing water movement, preserving usable land space on hillside farms.

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  B. Terrace farming helps to limit the effects of flooding.

  Terrace farming is used to limit erosion, not flooding, on hillsides.

• C. Terrace farming helps to limit the effects of earthquakes.

  Terrace farming is not intended to reduce or limit the effects of earthquakes.

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  D. Terrace farming helps to limit the effects of landslides.

  Terrace farming is not intended to reduce or limit the effects of landslides.

The picture below shows windows being boarded up on a home before a hurricane.



Which statement best explains the purpose of the boards during a hurricane?

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  A. The boards keep wind, glass, and other flying objects out of the home.

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  B. The boards protect the home against flooding during a hurricane.

  
  

• C. The boards keep the home cooler by blocking out sunlight

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  D. The boards let others know the home is abandoned.

  
  

  
  

Dalitso creates a volcano model. Her model is designed to appear to erupt with lava. The lava will flow down the side of the volcano and harden.

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  A. the destructive process of erosion

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  B. the constructive process of faulting

• C. the destructive process of weathering

• D. the constructive process of land formation