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NDQ_004293
earths internal layer with the highest density is the
a. oceanic crust, b. mantle, c. outer core, d. inner core
d
Lesson: earths interior material Fossils were Parts of Living Organisms: It wasnt always known that fossils were parts of living organisms. In 1666, a young doctor named Nicholas Steno dissected the head of an enormous great white shark that had been caught by fisherman near Florence, Italy. Steno was struck by the re...
NDQ_004294
one of the reasons we know that earths core is metallic is
a. the magnetic field, b. core samples that travel through the planet to the surface, c. the attraction of solar wind to our planet, d. moons gravitational attraction to earth
a
Lesson: earths interior material Fossils were Parts of Living Organisms: It wasnt always known that fossils were parts of living organisms. In 1666, a young doctor named Nicholas Steno dissected the head of an enormous great white shark that had been caught by fisherman near Florence, Italy. Steno was struck by the re...
NDQ_004295
scientists learn about earths interior from seismic waves, rocks and calculations of density and magnetism.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: earths interior material Fossils were Parts of Living Organisms: It wasnt always known that fossils were parts of living organisms. In 1666, a young doctor named Nicholas Steno dissected the head of an enormous great white shark that had been caught by fisherman near Florence, Italy. Steno was struck by the re...
NDQ_004296
who wrote a journey to the center of the earth?
a. j.k. rowling, b. alfred wegener, c. jules verne, d. r.l. stein
c
Lesson: earths interior material Fossils were Parts of Living Organisms: It wasnt always known that fossils were parts of living organisms. In 1666, a young doctor named Nicholas Steno dissected the head of an enormous great white shark that had been caught by fisherman near Florence, Italy. Steno was struck by the re...
NDQ_004297
which of the following materials is the most dense?
a. metal, b. mafic rock, c. felsic rock, d. mantle rock
a
Lesson: earths interior material Fossils were Parts of Living Organisms: It wasnt always known that fossils were parts of living organisms. In 1666, a young doctor named Nicholas Steno dissected the head of an enormous great white shark that had been caught by fisherman near Florence, Italy. Steno was struck by the re...
NDQ_004298
iron and nickel are both magnetic.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: earths interior material Fossils were Parts of Living Organisms: It wasnt always known that fossils were parts of living organisms. In 1666, a young doctor named Nicholas Steno dissected the head of an enormous great white shark that had been caught by fisherman near Florence, Italy. Steno was struck by the re...
NDQ_004299
we cant travel to the center of the earth in a volcanic tube because the pressure is so great it would close any tube that existed.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: earths interior material Fossils were Parts of Living Organisms: It wasnt always known that fossils were parts of living organisms. In 1666, a young doctor named Nicholas Steno dissected the head of an enormous great white shark that had been caught by fisherman near Florence, Italy. Steno was struck by the re...
NDQ_004310
without earths magnetic field
a. compasses would not work, b. solar winds would strip away ozone from the atmosphere, c. life would be exposed to ultraviolet radiation, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: earths magnetic field Earths Magnetism: Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field (Figure 1.1) that behaves as if the planet had a gigantic bar magnet inside of it. Earths magnetic field also has a north and south pole. The magnetic field arises from the convection of molten iron and nickel metals in Earths liqu...
NDQ_004311
what generates earths magnetic field?
a. convection in the atmosphere, b. a giant bar magnet inside the planet, c. convection in the liquid outer core, d. solar wind
c
Lesson: earths magnetic field Earths Magnetism: Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field (Figure 1.1) that behaves as if the planet had a gigantic bar magnet inside of it. Earths magnetic field also has a north and south pole. The magnetic field arises from the convection of molten iron and nickel metals in Earths liqu...
NDQ_004312
earths magnetic field
a. has a north and south pole, b. behaves like iron filings are inside the planet, c. arises due to radiation in the liquid outer core, d. all of these
a
Lesson: earths magnetic field Earths Magnetism: Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field (Figure 1.1) that behaves as if the planet had a gigantic bar magnet inside of it. Earths magnetic field also has a north and south pole. The magnetic field arises from the convection of molten iron and nickel metals in Earths liqu...
NDQ_004313
sometimes earths magnetic north pole becomes its magnetic south pole and vice versa.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: earths magnetic field Earths Magnetism: Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field (Figure 1.1) that behaves as if the planet had a gigantic bar magnet inside of it. Earths magnetic field also has a north and south pole. The magnetic field arises from the convection of molten iron and nickel metals in Earths liqu...
NDQ_004314
scientists know that the reason the magnetic field flips is this:
a. convection becomes chaotic and reverse direction, b. an asteroid impact disrupts motions in the core, c. excess volcanism causes chaos in the mantle, d. none of these; scientists do now know why this happens
d
Lesson: earths magnetic field Earths Magnetism: Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field (Figure 1.1) that behaves as if the planet had a gigantic bar magnet inside of it. Earths magnetic field also has a north and south pole. The magnetic field arises from the convection of molten iron and nickel metals in Earths liqu...
NDQ_004315
scientists model magnetic reversals to try to determine why they occur.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: earths magnetic field Earths Magnetism: Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field (Figure 1.1) that behaves as if the planet had a gigantic bar magnet inside of it. Earths magnetic field also has a north and south pole. The magnetic field arises from the convection of molten iron and nickel metals in Earths liqu...
NDQ_004316
the outer core is made of
a. iron alone, b. iron and nickel, c. peridotite, d. peridotite, iron and nickel
b
Lesson: earths magnetic field Earths Magnetism: Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field (Figure 1.1) that behaves as if the planet had a gigantic bar magnet inside of it. Earths magnetic field also has a north and south pole. The magnetic field arises from the convection of molten iron and nickel metals in Earths liqu...
NDQ_004317
which of these is a possibility for why earths magnetic field has flipped?
a. the convection currents reversed itself, b. an asteroid impact disrupted the motion in the core, c. the heat from the sun, d. both a and b
d
Lesson: earths magnetic field Earths Magnetism: Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field (Figure 1.1) that behaves as if the planet had a gigantic bar magnet inside of it. Earths magnetic field also has a north and south pole. The magnetic field arises from the convection of molten iron and nickel metals in Earths liqu...
NDQ_004318
earths magnetic field has disappeared for long periods of time in earth history.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: earths magnetic field Earths Magnetism: Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field (Figure 1.1) that behaves as if the planet had a gigantic bar magnet inside of it. Earths magnetic field also has a north and south pole. The magnetic field arises from the convection of molten iron and nickel metals in Earths liqu...
NDQ_004319
without earths magnetic field, complex life could probably not exist.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: earths magnetic field Earths Magnetism: Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field (Figure 1.1) that behaves as if the planet had a gigantic bar magnet inside of it. Earths magnetic field also has a north and south pole. The magnetic field arises from the convection of molten iron and nickel metals in Earths liqu...
NDQ_004330
earths shape is
a. a sphere, b. an oblate spheroid, c. a perfect circle, d. flat
b
Lesson: earths shape Earths Shape: Earth is a sphere or, more correctly, an oblate spheroid, which is a sphere that is a bit squished down at the poles and bulges a bit at the Equator. To be more technical, the minor axis (the diameter through the poles) is smaller than the major axis (the diameter through the Equator...
NDQ_004331
between the equator and the north pole is earths
a. northern quartersphere, b. northern halfsphere, c. northern hemisphere, d. northern demisphere
c
Lesson: earths shape Earths Shape: Earth is a sphere or, more correctly, an oblate spheroid, which is a sphere that is a bit squished down at the poles and bulges a bit at the Equator. To be more technical, the minor axis (the diameter through the poles) is smaller than the major axis (the diameter through the Equator...
NDQ_004332
the planets of the solar system are spherical because of
a. centrifugal force, b. gravity, c. their spin, d. their rock type
b
Lesson: earths shape Earths Shape: Earth is a sphere or, more correctly, an oblate spheroid, which is a sphere that is a bit squished down at the poles and bulges a bit at the Equator. To be more technical, the minor axis (the diameter through the poles) is smaller than the major axis (the diameter through the Equator...
NDQ_004333
earths hemispheres are
a. northern and southern, b. eastern and western, c. northeastern and southwestern, d. northern, southern, eastern and western
b
Lesson: earths shape Earths Shape: Earth is a sphere or, more correctly, an oblate spheroid, which is a sphere that is a bit squished down at the poles and bulges a bit at the Equator. To be more technical, the minor axis (the diameter through the poles) is smaller than the major axis (the diameter through the Equator...
NDQ_004334
it wasnt until johannes kepler that people realized that earth was round.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: earths shape Earths Shape: Earth is a sphere or, more correctly, an oblate spheroid, which is a sphere that is a bit squished down at the poles and bulges a bit at the Equator. To be more technical, the minor axis (the diameter through the poles) is smaller than the major axis (the diameter through the Equator...
NDQ_004335
earths shape is a bit squished at the poles and bulges at the equator.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: earths shape Earths Shape: Earth is a sphere or, more correctly, an oblate spheroid, which is a sphere that is a bit squished down at the poles and bulges a bit at the Equator. To be more technical, the minor axis (the diameter through the poles) is smaller than the major axis (the diameter through the Equator...
NDQ_004336
which of these is evidence that the earth is not flat?
a. a ship going out to sea getting smaller as if moves further away from you, b. the shadows of the moon during a lunar eclipse, c. the sun rising and setting as an arc, d. all of the above
b
Lesson: earths shape Earths Shape: Earth is a sphere or, more correctly, an oblate spheroid, which is a sphere that is a bit squished down at the poles and bulges a bit at the Equator. To be more technical, the minor axis (the diameter through the poles) is smaller than the major axis (the diameter through the Equator...
NDQ_004337
this ancient civilization knew the earth was round.
a. romans, b. greeks, c. mayans, d. aztecs
b
Lesson: earths shape Earths Shape: Earth is a sphere or, more correctly, an oblate spheroid, which is a sphere that is a bit squished down at the poles and bulges a bit at the Equator. To be more technical, the minor axis (the diameter through the poles) is smaller than the major axis (the diameter through the Equator...
NDQ_004338
earths minor axis is the diameter through its poles.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: earths shape Earths Shape: Earth is a sphere or, more correctly, an oblate spheroid, which is a sphere that is a bit squished down at the poles and bulges a bit at the Equator. To be more technical, the minor axis (the diameter through the poles) is smaller than the major axis (the diameter through the Equator...
NDQ_004339
the diameter through the poles is larger than the diameter through the equator.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: earths shape Earths Shape: Earth is a sphere or, more correctly, an oblate spheroid, which is a sphere that is a bit squished down at the poles and bulges a bit at the Equator. To be more technical, the minor axis (the diameter through the poles) is smaller than the major axis (the diameter through the Equator...
NDQ_004350
a total solar eclipse is when
a. the suns shadow completely blocks the moon, b. the moons shadow completely blocks the sun, c. the earths shadow completely blocks the sun, d. the earths shadow completely blocks the moon
b
Lesson: eclipses Solar Eclipses: A solar eclipse occurs when the new Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun (Figure 1.1). This casts a shadow on the Earth and blocks Earths view of the Sun. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moons shadow completely blocks the Sun (Figure 1.2). When only a portion of the...
NDQ_004351
during a solar eclipse
a. the moon passes directly between the earth and the sun, b. the sun passes directly between the earth and moon, c. the earth passes directly between the sun and moon, d. none of the above
a
Lesson: eclipses Solar Eclipses: A solar eclipse occurs when the new Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun (Figure 1.1). This casts a shadow on the Earth and blocks Earths view of the Sun. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moons shadow completely blocks the Sun (Figure 1.2). When only a portion of the...
NDQ_004352
a solar eclipse occurs when the moons shadow completely blocks the sun.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: eclipses Solar Eclipses: A solar eclipse occurs when the new Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun (Figure 1.1). This casts a shadow on the Earth and blocks Earths view of the Sun. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moons shadow completely blocks the Sun (Figure 1.2). When only a portion of the...
NDQ_004353
solar eclipses last only a few minutes because the moon casts a small shadow.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: eclipses Solar Eclipses: A solar eclipse occurs when the new Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun (Figure 1.1). This casts a shadow on the Earth and blocks Earths view of the Sun. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moons shadow completely blocks the Sun (Figure 1.2). When only a portion of the...
NDQ_004354
during a lunar eclipse, darkness in the middle of the day may cause temperatures to cool and stars to become visible.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: eclipses Solar Eclipses: A solar eclipse occurs when the new Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun (Figure 1.1). This casts a shadow on the Earth and blocks Earths view of the Sun. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moons shadow completely blocks the Sun (Figure 1.2). When only a portion of the...
NDQ_004355
a lunar eclipse is when
a. the moon is between the earth and sun, b. the sun is between the earth and moon, c. the earth is in between the sun and moon, d. none of the above
c
Lesson: eclipses Solar Eclipses: A solar eclipse occurs when the new Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun (Figure 1.1). This casts a shadow on the Earth and blocks Earths view of the Sun. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moons shadow completely blocks the Sun (Figure 1.2). When only a portion of the...
NDQ_004356
the inner, cone-shaped part of the shadow, in which all of the light has been blocked.
a. umbrella, b. penumbra, c. umbra, d. pendulum
c
Lesson: eclipses Solar Eclipses: A solar eclipse occurs when the new Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun (Figure 1.1). This casts a shadow on the Earth and blocks Earths view of the Sun. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moons shadow completely blocks the Sun (Figure 1.2). When only a portion of the...
NDQ_004357
which of these is true of a total lunar eclipse?
a. the whole moon enters earths umbra, b. it lasts for hours, c. it can be viewed from any place on earth that has a view of the moon, d. all of these
d
Lesson: eclipses Solar Eclipses: A solar eclipse occurs when the new Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun (Figure 1.1). This casts a shadow on the Earth and blocks Earths view of the Sun. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moons shadow completely blocks the Sun (Figure 1.2). When only a portion of the...
NDQ_004358
the penumbra is the inner, cone-shaped part of the shadow, in which all light has been blocked.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: eclipses Solar Eclipses: A solar eclipse occurs when the new Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun (Figure 1.1). This casts a shadow on the Earth and blocks Earths view of the Sun. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moons shadow completely blocks the Sun (Figure 1.2). When only a portion of the...
NDQ_004359
why dont we see a lunar eclipse once each month?
a. there is not a full moon that often, b. earth and moons orbits are not on exactly the same plane, c. there is one each month, but not always in the same location, d. the moon enters earths penumbra each month, but not its umbra
b
Lesson: eclipses Solar Eclipses: A solar eclipse occurs when the new Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun (Figure 1.1). This casts a shadow on the Earth and blocks Earths view of the Sun. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moons shadow completely blocks the Sun (Figure 1.2). When only a portion of the...
NDQ_004371
the polar regions receive the most solar radiation because their summer days are 6 month long.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: effect of latitude on climate Latitude: Many factors influence the climate of a region. The most important factor is latitude because different latitudes receive different amounts of solar radiation. The Equator receives the most solar radiation. Days are equally long year-round and the Sun is just about direc...
NDQ_004372
in the polar region, the night lasts
a. for 12 hours, b. for 6 days, c. for 6 hours, d. for 6 months
d
Lesson: effect of latitude on climate Latitude: Many factors influence the climate of a region. The most important factor is latitude because different latitudes receive different amounts of solar radiation. The Equator receives the most solar radiation. Days are equally long year-round and the Sun is just about direc...
NDQ_004373
the number of hours of daylight is equal all year long at the equator.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: effect of latitude on climate Latitude: Many factors influence the climate of a region. The most important factor is latitude because different latitudes receive different amounts of solar radiation. The Equator receives the most solar radiation. Days are equally long year-round and the Sun is just about direc...
NDQ_004374
what causes western europe to be warmer than the rest of europe?
a. the gulf stream, b. the benguela current, c. the arctic current, d. the east australian current
a
Lesson: effect of latitude on climate Latitude: Many factors influence the climate of a region. The most important factor is latitude because different latitudes receive different amounts of solar radiation. The Equator receives the most solar radiation. Days are equally long year-round and the Sun is just about direc...
NDQ_004375
latitude is the only factor that determines the temperature of a region.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: effect of latitude on climate Latitude: Many factors influence the climate of a region. The most important factor is latitude because different latitudes receive different amounts of solar radiation. The Equator receives the most solar radiation. Days are equally long year-round and the Sun is just about direc...
NDQ_004376
at the equator, the sun is just about directly overhead at midday.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: effect of latitude on climate Latitude: Many factors influence the climate of a region. The most important factor is latitude because different latitudes receive different amounts of solar radiation. The Equator receives the most solar radiation. Days are equally long year-round and the Sun is just about direc...
NDQ_004377
the equatorial region in south america should be hot, but is actually cool. there is a similar zone of cool at nearly the same latitude in africa. what is the reason for these equatorial cool zones?
a. rising warm air causes precipitation and leads to the growth of rainforests, b. high plateaus collect snow and ice so there is high albedo, c. sinking air from higher in the atmosphere brings cool air downward, d. none of these
a
Lesson: effect of latitude on climate Latitude: Many factors influence the climate of a region. The most important factor is latitude because different latitudes receive different amounts of solar radiation. The Equator receives the most solar radiation. Days are equally long year-round and the Sun is just about direc...
NDQ_004378
what prevents the poles from getting sunlight half the year?
a. earths elliptical orbit, b. the tilt of earths axis of rotation, c. the high albedo of the polar regions, d. none of these
b
Lesson: effect of latitude on climate Latitude: Many factors influence the climate of a region. The most important factor is latitude because different latitudes receive different amounts of solar radiation. The Equator receives the most solar radiation. Days are equally long year-round and the Sun is just about direc...
NDQ_004379
if a map of temperature displayed stripes parallel to the equator with equal temperatures the distance north and south of the equator, it would mean that only __________ affected temperature.
a. longitude, b. altitude, c. latitude, d. albedo
c
Lesson: effect of latitude on climate Latitude: Many factors influence the climate of a region. The most important factor is latitude because different latitudes receive different amounts of solar radiation. The Equator receives the most solar radiation. Days are equally long year-round and the Sun is just about direc...
NDQ_004380
which of these can cause lung disease and increased rates of asthma, emphysema, and viral infections?
a. particulates, b. nitrogen oxide, c. sulfur oxide, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: effects of air pollution on human health Smog Effects on Human Health: Human health suffers in locations with high levels of air pollution. Pollutants and Their Effects: Different pollutants have different health effects: Lead is the most common toxic material and is responsible for lead poisoning. Carbon mo...
NDQ_004381
high ozone levels cause
a. diseases of the reproductive system, b. heart and lung disease, c. gastrointestinal diseases, d. all of the above
b
Lesson: effects of air pollution on human health Smog Effects on Human Health: Human health suffers in locations with high levels of air pollution. Pollutants and Their Effects: Different pollutants have different health effects: Lead is the most common toxic material and is responsible for lead poisoning. Carbon mo...
NDQ_004382
in the united states, particulates are responsible for this many deaths a year.
a. 300, b. 3,000, c. 30,000, d. 300,000
c
Lesson: effects of air pollution on human health Smog Effects on Human Health: Human health suffers in locations with high levels of air pollution. Pollutants and Their Effects: Different pollutants have different health effects: Lead is the most common toxic material and is responsible for lead poisoning. Carbon mo...
NDQ_004383
shutting down vehicle traffic in a region results in a reduction in
a. hospital visits due to asthma, b. gastrointestinal diseases, c. anemia, d. all of the above
a
Lesson: effects of air pollution on human health Smog Effects on Human Health: Human health suffers in locations with high levels of air pollution. Pollutants and Their Effects: Different pollutants have different health effects: Lead is the most common toxic material and is responsible for lead poisoning. Carbon mo...
NDQ_004384
due to air pollution, this disease is increasing, even for people who do not smoke.
a. stroke, b. heart disease, c. asthma, d. lung cancer
d
Lesson: effects of air pollution on human health Smog Effects on Human Health: Human health suffers in locations with high levels of air pollution. Pollutants and Their Effects: Different pollutants have different health effects: Lead is the most common toxic material and is responsible for lead poisoning. Carbon mo...
NDQ_004385
scientists are certain that the increase in air pollution is causing the increase in lung cancer.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: effects of air pollution on human health Smog Effects on Human Health: Human health suffers in locations with high levels of air pollution. Pollutants and Their Effects: Different pollutants have different health effects: Lead is the most common toxic material and is responsible for lead poisoning. Carbon mo...
NDQ_004386
a person exposed to air pollution is more likely to get lung cancer.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: effects of air pollution on human health Smog Effects on Human Health: Human health suffers in locations with high levels of air pollution. Pollutants and Their Effects: Different pollutants have different health effects: Lead is the most common toxic material and is responsible for lead poisoning. Carbon mo...
NDQ_004387
in poorly ventilated spaces, such as tunnels, this gas can kill people.
a. carbon dioxide, b. lead, c. carbon monoxide, d. methane
c
Lesson: effects of air pollution on human health Smog Effects on Human Health: Human health suffers in locations with high levels of air pollution. Pollutants and Their Effects: Different pollutants have different health effects: Lead is the most common toxic material and is responsible for lead poisoning. Carbon mo...
NDQ_004388
breathing air into which weve emitted pollutants is not much different from throwing trash in our food supply and eating it.
c. true, d. false
a
Lesson: effects of air pollution on human health Smog Effects on Human Health: Human health suffers in locations with high levels of air pollution. Pollutants and Their Effects: Different pollutants have different health effects: Lead is the most common toxic material and is responsible for lead poisoning. Carbon mo...
NDQ_004389
according to one study, no amount of air pollution is safe to breathe.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: effects of air pollution on human health Smog Effects on Human Health: Human health suffers in locations with high levels of air pollution. Pollutants and Their Effects: Different pollutants have different health effects: Lead is the most common toxic material and is responsible for lead poisoning. Carbon mo...
NDQ_004410
if you live in a desert, the best car to buy to avoid a hot interior is one that is
a. white, b. yellow, c. blue, d. black
a
Lesson: electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere Energy: Energy travels through space or material. This is obvious when you stand near a fire and feel its warmth or when you pick up the handle of a metal pot even though the handle is not sitting directly on the hot stove. Invisible energy waves can travel through air,...
NDQ_004411
radiation transfers energy by electromagnetic waves.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere Energy: Energy travels through space or material. This is obvious when you stand near a fire and feel its warmth or when you pick up the handle of a metal pot even though the handle is not sitting directly on the hot stove. Invisible energy waves can travel through air,...
NDQ_004412
the law of conservation of energy states that energy
a. cannot be created, b. cannot be destroyed, c. can change forms, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere Energy: Energy travels through space or material. This is obvious when you stand near a fire and feel its warmth or when you pick up the handle of a metal pot even though the handle is not sitting directly on the hot stove. Invisible energy waves can travel through air,...
NDQ_004413
violet light has the longest wavelengths for visible light.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere Energy: Energy travels through space or material. This is obvious when you stand near a fire and feel its warmth or when you pick up the handle of a metal pot even though the handle is not sitting directly on the hot stove. Invisible energy waves can travel through air,...
NDQ_004414
plants convert solar energy to chemical energy.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere Energy: Energy travels through space or material. This is obvious when you stand near a fire and feel its warmth or when you pick up the handle of a metal pot even though the handle is not sitting directly on the hot stove. Invisible energy waves can travel through air,...
NDQ_004415
the measure of how well a surface reflects light:
a. mirroring, b. albedo, c. refraction, d. prism
b
Lesson: electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere Energy: Energy travels through space or material. This is obvious when you stand near a fire and feel its warmth or when you pick up the handle of a metal pot even though the handle is not sitting directly on the hot stove. Invisible energy waves can travel through air,...
NDQ_004416
a snow field has a low albedo.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere Energy: Energy travels through space or material. This is obvious when you stand near a fire and feel its warmth or when you pick up the handle of a metal pot even though the handle is not sitting directly on the hot stove. Invisible energy waves can travel through air,...
NDQ_004417
why would it be adaptive for a snake to see infrared energy?
a. as a reptile, it can then know where to go to warm up on cold mornings, b. as an animal, it can avoid locations where infrared radiation is high, c. as a predator, it is better able to locate a prey animal if it can see its body heat, d. none of these
c
Lesson: electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere Energy: Energy travels through space or material. This is obvious when you stand near a fire and feel its warmth or when you pick up the handle of a metal pot even though the handle is not sitting directly on the hot stove. Invisible energy waves can travel through air,...
NDQ_004418
this breaks up light into different wavelengths, separating light into different colors.
a. mirror, b. prism, c. glass, d. screen
b
Lesson: electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere Energy: Energy travels through space or material. This is obvious when you stand near a fire and feel its warmth or when you pick up the handle of a metal pot even though the handle is not sitting directly on the hot stove. Invisible energy waves can travel through air,...
NDQ_004419
which two items radiate energy?
a. a mirror and a prism, b. the moon and jupiter, c. the moon and the sun, d. the sun and a light bulb
d
Lesson: electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere Energy: Energy travels through space or material. This is obvious when you stand near a fire and feel its warmth or when you pick up the handle of a metal pot even though the handle is not sitting directly on the hot stove. Invisible energy waves can travel through air,...
NDQ_004420
what are two ways that energy can be conserved?
a. use less energy, b. create more energy, as needed, c. use energy more efficiently, d. use less energy and use energy more efficiently
a
Lesson: energy conservation Conserving Energy: Everyone can reduce their use of energy resources and the pollution the resources cause by conserving energy. Conservation means saving resources by using them more efficiently, using less of them, or not using them at all. You can read below about some of the ways you ca...
NDQ_004421
in 2004, the united states used most of its energy on ________________.
a. transportation, b. residential use, c. industrial use, d. commercial use
a
Lesson: energy conservation Conserving Energy: Everyone can reduce their use of energy resources and the pollution the resources cause by conserving energy. Conservation means saving resources by using them more efficiently, using less of them, or not using them at all. You can read below about some of the ways you ca...
NDQ_004422
which of these are ways we can use less energy in our homes?
a. turn off lights when not in a room, b. only run appliances when necessary, c. use a fan instead of an air conditioner, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: energy conservation Conserving Energy: Everyone can reduce their use of energy resources and the pollution the resources cause by conserving energy. Conservation means saving resources by using them more efficiently, using less of them, or not using them at all. You can read below about some of the ways you ca...
NDQ_004423
if you are driving, you can use energy more efficiently if you drive ___________.
a. above 90 miles per hour, b. below 55 miles per hour, c. above 55 miles per hour, d. between 60 and 70 miles per hour
b
Lesson: energy conservation Conserving Energy: Everyone can reduce their use of energy resources and the pollution the resources cause by conserving energy. Conservation means saving resources by using them more efficiently, using less of them, or not using them at all. You can read below about some of the ways you ca...
NDQ_004424
in a business, it is possible to conserve energy by
a. using incandescent lights, b. setting thermostats to turn off when buildings are empty, c. keeping appliances plugged in so they are ready to go on monday morning, d. all of these
b
Lesson: energy conservation Conserving Energy: Everyone can reduce their use of energy resources and the pollution the resources cause by conserving energy. Conservation means saving resources by using them more efficiently, using less of them, or not using them at all. You can read below about some of the ways you ca...
NDQ_004425
conserving energy is cleaner and cheaper than finding new energy.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: energy conservation Conserving Energy: Everyone can reduce their use of energy resources and the pollution the resources cause by conserving energy. Conservation means saving resources by using them more efficiently, using less of them, or not using them at all. You can read below about some of the ways you ca...
NDQ_004426
why is it good to conserve energy?
a. sources of energy that are limited will be available in the future, b. it is much cheaper to conserve energy than to develop new energy sources, c. energy that is not used does not produce pollution, d. all of these
d
Lesson: energy conservation Conserving Energy: Everyone can reduce their use of energy resources and the pollution the resources cause by conserving energy. Conservation means saving resources by using them more efficiently, using less of them, or not using them at all. You can read below about some of the ways you ca...
NDQ_004427
which type of light is more energy efficient?
a. incandescent lights, b. lead bulbs, c. compact fluorescent bulbs, d. none of these
c
Lesson: energy conservation Conserving Energy: Everyone can reduce their use of energy resources and the pollution the resources cause by conserving energy. Conservation means saving resources by using them more efficiently, using less of them, or not using them at all. You can read below about some of the ways you ca...
NDQ_004428
to be energy efficient at home
a. use old appliances, even if they no longer run well, b. make sure your home is well insulated, c. keep the heat (or air conditioning) on when you are not home so that you dont have to crank it up when you return, d. all of these
b
Lesson: energy conservation Conserving Energy: Everyone can reduce their use of energy resources and the pollution the resources cause by conserving energy. Conservation means saving resources by using them more efficiently, using less of them, or not using them at all. You can read below about some of the ways you ca...
NDQ_004429
using energy more efficiently will help our energy resources last a longer time.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: energy conservation Conserving Energy: Everyone can reduce their use of energy resources and the pollution the resources cause by conserving energy. Conservation means saving resources by using them more efficiently, using less of them, or not using them at all. You can read below about some of the ways you ca...
NDQ_004430
which of the following can be used as biofuel?
a. almond shells, b. algae, c. corn, d. all of these
d
Lesson: energy from biomass Biomass: Biomass is the material that comes from plants and animals that were recently living. Biomass can be burned directly, such as setting fire to wood. For as long as humans have had fire, people have used biomass for heating and cooking. People can also process biomass to make fuel, c...
NDQ_004431
compared to other forms of renewable energy, biomass energy
a. is less reliable, b. burns more cleanly, with less greenhouse gas emissions, c. can be processed into a liquid for use in cars, d. all of these
c
Lesson: energy from biomass Biomass: Biomass is the material that comes from plants and animals that were recently living. Biomass can be burned directly, such as setting fire to wood. For as long as humans have had fire, people have used biomass for heating and cooking. People can also process biomass to make fuel, c...
NDQ_004433
fossil fuels burn cleaner than biofuels.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: energy from biomass Biomass: Biomass is the material that comes from plants and animals that were recently living. Biomass can be burned directly, such as setting fire to wood. For as long as humans have had fire, people have used biomass for heating and cooking. People can also process biomass to make fuel, c...
NDQ_004434
cow manure can be a source of methane gas, which can be converted to electricity.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: energy from biomass Biomass: Biomass is the material that comes from plants and animals that were recently living. Biomass can be burned directly, such as setting fire to wood. For as long as humans have had fire, people have used biomass for heating and cooking. People can also process biomass to make fuel, c...
NDQ_004435
the considerations needed when using biomass for fuel includes
a. many crops need fertilizers to grow, which can become pollutants, b. some crops emit no greenhouse gases when burned, c. crops are more efficient than wastes as biofuels, d. all of these
a
Lesson: energy from biomass Biomass: Biomass is the material that comes from plants and animals that were recently living. Biomass can be burned directly, such as setting fire to wood. For as long as humans have had fire, people have used biomass for heating and cooking. People can also process biomass to make fuel, c...
NDQ_004436
to create biomass energy, breakdown of the ______ of plants is needed.
a. mitochondria, b. cell walls, c. cytoplasm, d. nucleus
b
Lesson: energy from biomass Biomass: Biomass is the material that comes from plants and animals that were recently living. Biomass can be burned directly, such as setting fire to wood. For as long as humans have had fire, people have used biomass for heating and cooking. People can also process biomass to make fuel, c...
NDQ_004437
biomass from which sugars are released and fermented create fuel.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: energy from biomass Biomass: Biomass is the material that comes from plants and animals that were recently living. Biomass can be burned directly, such as setting fire to wood. For as long as humans have had fire, people have used biomass for heating and cooking. People can also process biomass to make fuel, c...
NDQ_004438
wood has been one of the oldest fuels used for warmth or to cook food.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: energy from biomass Biomass: Biomass is the material that comes from plants and animals that were recently living. Biomass can be burned directly, such as setting fire to wood. For as long as humans have had fire, people have used biomass for heating and cooking. People can also process biomass to make fuel, c...
NDQ_004439
why is algae considered a better option as source of biofuels than corn?
a. algae is easier to convert to a usable fuel, b. algae can be grown in locations where crops cant, c. algae can thrive on waste, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: energy from biomass Biomass: Biomass is the material that comes from plants and animals that were recently living. Biomass can be burned directly, such as setting fire to wood. For as long as humans have had fire, people have used biomass for heating and cooking. People can also process biomass to make fuel, c...
NDQ_004440
the most commonly used energy resource in the u.s. is
a. oil, b. coal, c. natural gas, d. none of the above
a
Lesson: energy use Use of Energy Resources: Look at the circle graph in the Figure 1.1. It shows that oil is the single most commonly used energy resource in the U.S., followed by natural gas, and then by coal. All of these energy resources are nonrenewable. Nonrenewable resources are resources that are limited in sup...
NDQ_004441
all of the energy resources listed in question 1 are nonrenewable resources.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: energy use Use of Energy Resources: Look at the circle graph in the Figure 1.1. It shows that oil is the single most commonly used energy resource in the U.S., followed by natural gas, and then by coal. All of these energy resources are nonrenewable. Nonrenewable resources are resources that are limited in sup...
NDQ_004442
examples of renewable energy resources include
a. wind energy, b. solar energy, c. biomass energy, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: energy use Use of Energy Resources: Look at the circle graph in the Figure 1.1. It shows that oil is the single most commonly used energy resource in the U.S., followed by natural gas, and then by coal. All of these energy resources are nonrenewable. Nonrenewable resources are resources that are limited in sup...
NDQ_004443
in the u.s., the most commonly used renewable energy resource is solar energy.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: energy use Use of Energy Resources: Look at the circle graph in the Figure 1.1. It shows that oil is the single most commonly used energy resource in the U.S., followed by natural gas, and then by coal. All of these energy resources are nonrenewable. Nonrenewable resources are resources that are limited in sup...
NDQ_004444
people in the u.s. use far more energy per person than people in any other country.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: energy use Use of Energy Resources: Look at the circle graph in the Figure 1.1. It shows that oil is the single most commonly used energy resource in the U.S., followed by natural gas, and then by coal. All of these energy resources are nonrenewable. Nonrenewable resources are resources that are limited in sup...
NDQ_004446
the worlds top five oil-consuming nations include all of the following except
a. india, b. japan, c. canada, d. china
c
Lesson: energy use Use of Energy Resources: Look at the circle graph in the Figure 1.1. It shows that oil is the single most commonly used energy resource in the U.S., followed by natural gas, and then by coal. All of these energy resources are nonrenewable. Nonrenewable resources are resources that are limited in sup...
NDQ_004450
the damage done by surface mining includes
a. clearing the landscape of trees and soil, b. erosion of sediments into streams and lakes, c. pollutants and acids flow outward from mines, d. all of these
d
Lesson: environmental impacts of mining Mining and the Environment: Although mining provides people with many needed resources, the environmental costs can be high. Surface mining clears the landscape of trees and soil, and nearby streams and lakes are inundated with sediment. Pollutants from the mined rock, such as h...
NDQ_004451
this product of mining can change the composition of nearby streams and lakes
a. water, b. precious metals, c. acids, d. all of the above
c
Lesson: environmental impacts of mining Mining and the Environment: Although mining provides people with many needed resources, the environmental costs can be high. Surface mining clears the landscape of trees and soil, and nearby streams and lakes are inundated with sediment. Pollutants from the mined rock, such as h...
NDQ_004452
acid flowing from coal mines in missouri polluted the water and land.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: environmental impacts of mining Mining and the Environment: Although mining provides people with many needed resources, the environmental costs can be high. Surface mining clears the landscape of trees and soil, and nearby streams and lakes are inundated with sediment. Pollutants from the mined rock, such as h...
NDQ_004453
older mines must also be reclaimed by u.s. law.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: environmental impacts of mining Mining and the Environment: Although mining provides people with many needed resources, the environmental costs can be high. Surface mining clears the landscape of trees and soil, and nearby streams and lakes are inundated with sediment. Pollutants from the mined rock, such as h...
NDQ_004454
reclamation of a mine area may include
a. filling pits with sediment, reshaping the land and planting vegetation, b. putting a cap on the mine and leaving, c. planting vegetation over the mine, d. none of these. reclamation is not a goal of most mine owners
a
Lesson: environmental impacts of mining Mining and the Environment: Although mining provides people with many needed resources, the environmental costs can be high. Surface mining clears the landscape of trees and soil, and nearby streams and lakes are inundated with sediment. Pollutants from the mined rock, such as h...
NDQ_004455
personal electronics are full of metals and other substances that come from mining.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: environmental impacts of mining Mining and the Environment: Although mining provides people with many needed resources, the environmental costs can be high. Surface mining clears the landscape of trees and soil, and nearby streams and lakes are inundated with sediment. Pollutants from the mined rock, such as h...
NDQ_004456
how does mining affect streams and lakes?
a. they may become full of sediment, b. they may become full of pollutants, c. they may become full of acid, d. all of these
d
Lesson: environmental impacts of mining Mining and the Environment: Although mining provides people with many needed resources, the environmental costs can be high. Surface mining clears the landscape of trees and soil, and nearby streams and lakes are inundated with sediment. Pollutants from the mined rock, such as h...
NDQ_004457
heavy metals are among the pollutants that can come off a mine.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: environmental impacts of mining Mining and the Environment: Although mining provides people with many needed resources, the environmental costs can be high. Surface mining clears the landscape of trees and soil, and nearby streams and lakes are inundated with sediment. Pollutants from the mined rock, such as h...
NDQ_004458
according to u.s. law, a mine region
a. may be left as it is when the mining is complete, b. must be restored to its natural state, c. may be capped and left alone, d. none of these
b
Lesson: environmental impacts of mining Mining and the Environment: Although mining provides people with many needed resources, the environmental costs can be high. Surface mining clears the landscape of trees and soil, and nearby streams and lakes are inundated with sediment. Pollutants from the mined rock, such as h...