Take A Short And Easy Trivia Quiz On Earth Science!

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The weather we get to experience is dependent on a lot of factors which one can get to know if they take up earth science. This is practice for an earth science exam designed from College Earth science- geography. Give it a try and see if you can tackle the review that is coming up and get the best score.

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1.

From solid to water is.....
- A.
  
  Sublimation
- B.
  
  Deposition
- C.
  
  Condensation
- D.
  
  Evaproation
Correct Answer
C. Condensation

Explanation
Condensation is the process in which a gas or vapor changes into a liquid. In this case, the question is asking about the change from a solid to water, indicating that the solid is being converted into a liquid form. Sublimation refers to the direct change from a solid to a gas without going through a liquid phase. Deposition is the reverse process of sublimation, where a gas changes directly into a solid. Evaporation refers to the change from a liquid to a gas. Therefore, the correct answer is condensation.

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2.

The amount of water in the air divided by the maximum amount the air can hold is....
3.

of air compresses and warms.

Correct Answer
Sinking
contraction
4.

When is the earth farthest from the sun?
- A.
  
  June
- B.
  
  April
- C.
  
  January
- D.
  
  July
Correct Answer
D. July

Explanation
The earth is farthest from the sun in July. This is because the earth's orbit around the sun is not a perfect circle, but rather an ellipse. The point in the orbit where the earth is farthest from the sun is called aphelion, and it occurs in July. In contrast, perihelion, the point where the earth is closest to the sun, occurs in January.

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5.

is wind without friction.

Correct Answer
6.

Which of the following is NOT one of Earth's four spheres?
- A.
  
  Lithosphere
- B.
  
  Ecosphere
- C.
  
  Hydrosphere
- D.
  
  Biosphere
Correct Answer
B. EcospHere

Explanation
The correct answer is Ecosphere. The ecosphere is not one of Earth's four spheres. The four spheres are lithosphere (which includes the solid outer layer of the Earth), hydrosphere (which includes all water on Earth), atmosphere (which includes the air and gases surrounding Earth), and biosphere (which includes all living organisms on Earth). The ecosphere is not a recognized scientific term or sphere.

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7.

A system is shut off from the enviroment.

Correct Answer
closed
close

Explanation
The correct answer is "closed" or "close". This suggests that the system is not open or accessible to the environment. It is likely sealed or shut off in some way, preventing any interaction or exchange with the surrounding environment.

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8.

Reflection bounces off as to absorption .

Correct Answer
takes it in
absorbs

Explanation
When light or sound waves hit a surface, they can either bounce off or be absorbed by the surface. In this case, the correct answer is "takes it in, absorbs" because it suggests that the surface is absorbing the reflection rather than reflecting it back.

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Take A Short And Easy Trivia Quiz On Earth Science!

From solid to water is.....

The amount of water in the air divided by the maximum amount the air can hold is....

of air compresses and warms.

When is the earth farthest from the sun?

is wind without friction.

Which of the following is NOT one of Earth's four spheres?

A system is shut off from the enviroment.

Reflection bounces off as to absorption .