Question

Distinguish between the four main Earth system spheres. Which of the following contains solid rock below and at Earth’s surface?(1 point)
Responses

biosphere
biosphere

lithosphere
lithosphere

hydrosphere
hydrosphere

atmosphere
Answer
Which statement correctly explains a condition that leads to Earth’s different climates?(1 point)
Responses

Earth’s axis is tilted 23.5 degrees from a true vertical orientation.
Earth’s axis is tilted 23.5 degrees from a true vertical orientation.

The sun is located in the middle of Earth’s orbit.
The sun is located in the middle of Earth’s orbit.

Earth rotates around the sun.
Earth rotates around the sun.

Earth is the second planet from the sun.
Answer
Which latitude would receive the most direct solar radiation on the spring equinox?(1 point)
Responses

the equator
the equator

the South Pole
the South Pole

the Tropic of Capricorn
the Tropic of Capricorn

the Arctic Circle
Answer

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Question
How would studying a volcanic eruption help you investigate cooler temperatures on Earth?(1 point)
Responses

Volcanic eruptions eject tsunamis, which reflect incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
Volcanic eruptions eject tsunamis, which reflect incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.

Volcanic eruptions eject sulfur dioxide, which is converted to sulfuric acid, which then reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
Volcanic eruptions eject sulfur dioxide, which is converted to sulfuric acid, which then reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.

Volcanic eruptions eject water vapor, which reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
Volcanic eruptions eject water vapor, which reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.

Volcanic eruptions eject carbon dioxide, which reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
Answer
Which phenomenon is the result of a tsunami?(1 point)
Responses

broken coral reefs
broken coral reefs

scorched trees
scorched trees

abnormally warm ocean water
abnormally warm ocean water

development of a hurricane
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The lithosphere contains solid rock below and at Earth's surface.
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The correct statement is: Earth’s axis is tilted 23.5 degrees from a true vertical orientation.
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The correct answer is: the equator.
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The correct answer is: Volcanic eruptions eject sulfur dioxide, which is converted to sulfuric acid, which then reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
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The correct answer is: broken coral reefs