Distinguish between the four main Earth system spheres. Which of the following contains solid rock below and at Earth’s surface?(1 point)
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biosphere
biosphere
lithosphere
lithosphere
hydrosphere
hydrosphere
atmosphere
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The lithosphere contains solid rock below and at Earth's surface.
Which statement correctly explains a condition that leads to Earth’s different climates?(1 point)
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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.
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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.
The correct statement is: Earth’s axis is tilted 23.5 degrees from a true vertical orientation.
Which latitude would receive the most direct solar radiation on the spring equinox?(1 point)
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the equator
the equator
the South Pole
the South Pole
the Tropic of Capricorn
the Tropic of Capricorn
the Arctic Circle
Responses
the equator
the equator
the South Pole
the South Pole
the Tropic of Capricorn
the Tropic of Capricorn
the Arctic Circle
The correct answer is: the equator.
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How would studying a volcanic eruption help you investigate cooler temperatures on Earth?(1 point)
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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.
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How would studying a volcanic eruption help you investigate cooler temperatures on Earth?(1 point)
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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.
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.
Which phenomenon is the result of a tsunami?(1 point)
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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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broken coral reefs
broken coral reefs
scorched trees
scorched trees
abnormally warm ocean water
abnormally warm ocean water
development of a hurricane
The correct answer is: broken coral reefs
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