The layer of the atmosphere that contains weather is the
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stratosphere
stratosphere
asthenosphere
asthenosphere
mesosphere
mesosphere
troposphere
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troposphere
Which statement is false regarding the world’s oceans?
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The Arctic Ocean is the smallest in comparison to other oceans.
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest in comparison to other oceans.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest in comparison to other oceans.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest in comparison to other oceans.
The Atlantic Ocean is the baby of the five oceans in geologic age.
The Atlantic Ocean is the baby of the five oceans in geologic age.
The Southern Ocean surrounds the coast of Antarctica.
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The Arctic Ocean is the smallest in comparison to other oceans.
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest in comparison to other oceans.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest in comparison to other oceans.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest in comparison to other oceans.
The Atlantic Ocean is the baby of the five oceans in geologic age.
The Atlantic Ocean is the baby of the five oceans in geologic age.
The Southern Ocean surrounds the coast of Antarctica.
The statement "The Atlantic Ocean is the baby of the five oceans in geologic age" is false.
This divides our planet into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
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Prime Meridan
Prime Meridan
Equator
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
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Prime Meridan
Prime Meridan
Equator
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Equator
Which statement is not a common scientific theory about the creation of the solar system?
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The solar system formed 4.6 billion years ago.
The solar system formed 4.6 billion years ago.
The process started with the collapse of a nebula.
The process started with the collapse of a nebula.
As the sun formed, the planets also formed from space dust and gaseous matter.
As the sun formed, the planets also formed from space dust and gaseous matter.
Only the planets were formed by chunks of debris.
Only the planets were formed by chunks of debris.
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The solar system formed 4.6 billion years ago.
The solar system formed 4.6 billion years ago.
The process started with the collapse of a nebula.
The process started with the collapse of a nebula.
As the sun formed, the planets also formed from space dust and gaseous matter.
As the sun formed, the planets also formed from space dust and gaseous matter.
Only the planets were formed by chunks of debris.
Only the planets were formed by chunks of debris.
Only the planets were formed by chunks of debris.
What is the middle layer of the earth?
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the tectonic plate
the tectonic plate
the crust
the crust
the mantle
the mantle
the core
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the tectonic plate
the tectonic plate
the crust
the crust
the mantle
the mantle
the core
the mantle
Which statement is not characteristic of one of Earth’s four spheres?
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The geosphere contains water that surrounds the globe.
The geosphere contains water that surrounds the globe.
The hydrosphere is partly composed of oceans.
The hydrosphere is partly composed of oceans.
The biosphere supports human life.
The biosphere supports human life.
The atmosphere surrounds Earth.
The atmosphere surrounds Earth.
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The geosphere contains water that surrounds the globe.
The geosphere contains water that surrounds the globe.
The hydrosphere is partly composed of oceans.
The hydrosphere is partly composed of oceans.
The biosphere supports human life.
The biosphere supports human life.
The atmosphere surrounds Earth.
The atmosphere surrounds Earth.
The geosphere contains water that surrounds the globe.
Which of the following is not a major factor that impacts climate?
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The amount of trees in a given location.
The amount of trees in a given location.
The angle at which Earth is tilted.
The angle at which Earth is tilted.
The elevation above sea level.
The elevation above sea level.
The amount of precipitation in a given location.
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The amount of trees in a given location.
The amount of trees in a given location.
The angle at which Earth is tilted.
The angle at which Earth is tilted.
The elevation above sea level.
The elevation above sea level.
The amount of precipitation in a given location.
The amount of trees in a given location.
Which of the following continents is completely separated from the other continents?
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Europe
Europe
Australia
Australia
South America
South America
North America
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Europe
Europe
Australia
Australia
South America
South America
North America
Australia
Lines of longitude and latitude are measured in
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miles.
miles.
degrees.
degrees.
temperature.
temperature.
kilometers.
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miles.
miles.
degrees.
degrees.
temperature.
temperature.
kilometers.
degrees.
This layer of the atmosphere is known for having temperatures as low as -90ºC.
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Mesosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Thermosphere
Ionosphere
Ionosphere
Exosphere
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Mesosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Thermosphere
Ionosphere
Ionosphere
Exosphere
Mesosphere
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