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NDQ_006226 | air from the troposphere and stratosphere commonly mix. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: troposphere
Temperature Gradient:
The temperature of the troposphere is highest near the surface of the Earth and decreases with altitude. On average, the temperature gradient of the troposphere is 6.5o C per 1,000 m (3.6o F per 1,000 ft) of altitude. Earths surface is the source of heat for the troposphere. R... |
NDQ_006227 | in large western cities in winter, like phoenix or salt lake city, inversions are visible because | a. they trap carbon monoxide, b. they trap smoke from wood fires, c. they trap ozone, d. all of the above | b | Lesson: troposphere
Temperature Gradient:
The temperature of the troposphere is highest near the surface of the Earth and decreases with altitude. On average, the temperature gradient of the troposphere is 6.5o C per 1,000 m (3.6o F per 1,000 ft) of altitude. Earths surface is the source of heat for the troposphere. R... |
NDQ_006228 | what is the heat source for the troposphere? | a. earths surface, b. earths core, c. the sun, d. both a and c | a | Lesson: troposphere
Temperature Gradient:
The temperature of the troposphere is highest near the surface of the Earth and decreases with altitude. On average, the temperature gradient of the troposphere is 6.5o C per 1,000 m (3.6o F per 1,000 ft) of altitude. Earths surface is the source of heat for the troposphere. R... |
NDQ_006229 | the temperature decreases with altitude in the troposphere because | a. heat radiates from earths surface, b. the density of atmospheric gases is higher, c. sunlight radiates toward the surface, d. a & b | d | Lesson: troposphere
Temperature Gradient:
The temperature of the troposphere is highest near the surface of the Earth and decreases with altitude. On average, the temperature gradient of the troposphere is 6.5o C per 1,000 m (3.6o F per 1,000 ft) of altitude. Earths surface is the source of heat for the troposphere. R... |
NDQ_006230 | air in the troposphere does a lot of mixing because | a. solar energy is stronger at the top of the troposphere than at the bottom, b. cooler air is beneath warmer air, which is unstable, c. warmer air is beneath cooler air, which is unstable, d. a & b | c | Lesson: troposphere
Temperature Gradient:
The temperature of the troposphere is highest near the surface of the Earth and decreases with altitude. On average, the temperature gradient of the troposphere is 6.5o C per 1,000 m (3.6o F per 1,000 ft) of altitude. Earths surface is the source of heat for the troposphere. R... |
NDQ_006231 | an inversion at night in a valley when | a. warm ground warms the air above it so that it rises and gets above the cold air above it, b. cold ground cools the air above it, c. cold ground cools the air above it so that it is dense and does not mix with the warmer, d. all of the above | c | Lesson: troposphere
Temperature Gradient:
The temperature of the troposphere is highest near the surface of the Earth and decreases with altitude. On average, the temperature gradient of the troposphere is 6.5o C per 1,000 m (3.6o F per 1,000 ft) of altitude. Earths surface is the source of heat for the troposphere. R... |
NDQ_006232 | tsunami is japanese for | a. tidal wave, b. large wave, c. harbor wave, d. great wave | c | Lesson: tsunami
Tsunami as Waves:
Tsunami are deadly ocean waves from the sharp jolt of an undersea earthquake. Less frequently, these waves can be generated by other shocks to the sea, like a meteorite impact. Fortunately, few undersea earthquakes, and even fewer meteorite impacts, generate tsunami.
Wave Height:
Ts... |
NDQ_006233 | the 2004 indian ocean tsunami killed so many people because | a. it struck all around the indian ocean so many settlements were hit, b. it was an enormous wave, generated by an enormous earthquake, c. the people of the region did not expect a tsunami so there was no warning system, d. all of the above | d | Lesson: tsunami
Tsunami as Waves:
Tsunami are deadly ocean waves from the sharp jolt of an undersea earthquake. Less frequently, these waves can be generated by other shocks to the sea, like a meteorite impact. Fortunately, few undersea earthquakes, and even fewer meteorite impacts, generate tsunami.
Wave Height:
Ts... |
NDQ_006234 | a ship at sea will probably not know when a tsunami passes beneath it. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: tsunami
Tsunami as Waves:
Tsunami are deadly ocean waves from the sharp jolt of an undersea earthquake. Less frequently, these waves can be generated by other shocks to the sea, like a meteorite impact. Fortunately, few undersea earthquakes, and even fewer meteorite impacts, generate tsunami.
Wave Height:
Ts... |
NDQ_006235 | a tsunami wave grows large | a. as soon as the wave is generated, b. when it combines with large ocean waves, c. when the wave is pushed upward by the shore, d. none of the above | c | Lesson: tsunami
Tsunami as Waves:
Tsunami are deadly ocean waves from the sharp jolt of an undersea earthquake. Less frequently, these waves can be generated by other shocks to the sea, like a meteorite impact. Fortunately, few undersea earthquakes, and even fewer meteorite impacts, generate tsunami.
Wave Height:
Ts... |
NDQ_006236 | if you are on a beach and the water rushes out to sea, you should | a. follow it to see what is happening, b. run in the other direction as fast as possible, c. stay where you are to see what happens next, d. relax and not worry about it | b | Lesson: tsunami
Tsunami as Waves:
Tsunami are deadly ocean waves from the sharp jolt of an undersea earthquake. Less frequently, these waves can be generated by other shocks to the sea, like a meteorite impact. Fortunately, few undersea earthquakes, and even fewer meteorite impacts, generate tsunami.
Wave Height:
Ts... |
NDQ_006237 | tsunami have high wave heights and short wavelengths. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: tsunami
Tsunami as Waves:
Tsunami are deadly ocean waves from the sharp jolt of an undersea earthquake. Less frequently, these waves can be generated by other shocks to the sea, like a meteorite impact. Fortunately, few undersea earthquakes, and even fewer meteorite impacts, generate tsunami.
Wave Height:
Ts... |
NDQ_006238 | why is the west coast of north america especially vulnerable to tsunami? | a. a lot of earthquakes happen around the pacific ring of fire, b. the islands of the pacific, like hawaii, have a lot of volcanic activity, c. the ocean is so big that lots of meteorites can strike it, d. with all that water, the waves can travel faster and grow higher | a | Lesson: tsunami
Tsunami as Waves:
Tsunami are deadly ocean waves from the sharp jolt of an undersea earthquake. Less frequently, these waves can be generated by other shocks to the sea, like a meteorite impact. Fortunately, few undersea earthquakes, and even fewer meteorite impacts, generate tsunami.
Wave Height:
Ts... |
NDQ_006239 | tsunami can travel at speeds of | a. 80 kilometers per hour, b. 800 kilometers per hour, c. 8 kilometers per hour, d. 8000 kilometers per hour | b | Lesson: tsunami
Tsunami as Waves:
Tsunami are deadly ocean waves from the sharp jolt of an undersea earthquake. Less frequently, these waves can be generated by other shocks to the sea, like a meteorite impact. Fortunately, few undersea earthquakes, and even fewer meteorite impacts, generate tsunami.
Wave Height:
Ts... |
NDQ_006240 | tsunami warnings have been placed where tsunamis are possible. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: tsunami
Tsunami as Waves:
Tsunami are deadly ocean waves from the sharp jolt of an undersea earthquake. Less frequently, these waves can be generated by other shocks to the sea, like a meteorite impact. Fortunately, few undersea earthquakes, and even fewer meteorite impacts, generate tsunami.
Wave Height:
Ts... |
NDQ_006241 | you would be more likely to drown in a tsunami in a flat region than on a steep beach because the wave could travel farther inland and you couldnt outrun it. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: tsunami
Tsunami as Waves:
Tsunami are deadly ocean waves from the sharp jolt of an undersea earthquake. Less frequently, these waves can be generated by other shocks to the sea, like a meteorite impact. Fortunately, few undersea earthquakes, and even fewer meteorite impacts, generate tsunami.
Wave Height:
Ts... |
NDQ_006242 | dust is a natural air pollutant that is increased by human activities. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: types of air pollution
Types of Air Pollution:
The two types of air pollutants are primary pollutants, which enter the atmosphere directly, and secondary pollutants, which form from a chemical reaction.
Primary Pollutants:
Some primary pollutants are natural, such as volcanic ash. Dust is natural but exacerb... |
NDQ_006243 | which of these is not a primary pollutant? | a. nitrogen oxides, b. methane from livestock, c. ozone, d. particulates | c | Lesson: types of air pollution
Types of Air Pollution:
The two types of air pollutants are primary pollutants, which enter the atmosphere directly, and secondary pollutants, which form from a chemical reaction.
Primary Pollutants:
Some primary pollutants are natural, such as volcanic ash. Dust is natural but exacerb... |
NDQ_006244 | carbon compounds, such as dioxin and methane, are known as __________. | a. volatile inorganic compounds, b. volatile organic compounds, c. volatile inorganic carbons, d. secondary pollutants | b | Lesson: types of air pollution
Types of Air Pollution:
The two types of air pollutants are primary pollutants, which enter the atmosphere directly, and secondary pollutants, which form from a chemical reaction.
Primary Pollutants:
Some primary pollutants are natural, such as volcanic ash. Dust is natural but exacerb... |
NDQ_006245 | air pollutants | a. muck up the air, b. cause acid rain, c. contribute to human health problems, d. all of these | d | Lesson: types of air pollution
Types of Air Pollution:
The two types of air pollutants are primary pollutants, which enter the atmosphere directly, and secondary pollutants, which form from a chemical reaction.
Primary Pollutants:
Some primary pollutants are natural, such as volcanic ash. Dust is natural but exacerb... |
NDQ_006246 | sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides are | a. ozone destroying compounds, b. components of acid rain, c. toxic to human neurological systems, d. all of these | b | Lesson: types of air pollution
Types of Air Pollution:
The two types of air pollutants are primary pollutants, which enter the atmosphere directly, and secondary pollutants, which form from a chemical reaction.
Primary Pollutants:
Some primary pollutants are natural, such as volcanic ash. Dust is natural but exacerb... |
NDQ_006247 | all air pollutants, except particulates, are brownish gases. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: types of air pollution
Types of Air Pollution:
The two types of air pollutants are primary pollutants, which enter the atmosphere directly, and secondary pollutants, which form from a chemical reaction.
Primary Pollutants:
Some primary pollutants are natural, such as volcanic ash. Dust is natural but exacerb... |
NDQ_006249 | secondary pollutants are most common in warm, arid cities surrounded by mountains. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: types of air pollution
Types of Air Pollution:
The two types of air pollutants are primary pollutants, which enter the atmosphere directly, and secondary pollutants, which form from a chemical reaction.
Primary Pollutants:
Some primary pollutants are natural, such as volcanic ash. Dust is natural but exacerb... |
NDQ_006250 | how is ozone created from car exhaust? | a. nitrogen oxide from the tailpipe, releases an oxygen ion, which combines with an, b. carbon dioxide from the tailpipe, releases an oxygen ion, which combines with an oxygen molecule to create o3, c. cfcs lose a chlorine ion, which breaks apart an oxygen molecule, to create two oxygen ions to attach to another oxygen... | a | Lesson: types of air pollution
Types of Air Pollution:
The two types of air pollutants are primary pollutants, which enter the atmosphere directly, and secondary pollutants, which form from a chemical reaction.
Primary Pollutants:
Some primary pollutants are natural, such as volcanic ash. Dust is natural but exacerb... |
NDQ_006251 | ozone is beneficial in the __________, but a secondary pollutant in the __________. | a. mesosphere; troposphere, b. mesosphere; stratosphere, c. stratosphere; troposphere, d. troposphere; stratosphere | c | Lesson: types of air pollution
Types of Air Pollution:
The two types of air pollutants are primary pollutants, which enter the atmosphere directly, and secondary pollutants, which form from a chemical reaction.
Primary Pollutants:
Some primary pollutants are natural, such as volcanic ash. Dust is natural but exacerb... |
NDQ_006252 | when insects are fossilized, it is usually in | a. glacial ice, b. soft sediment, c. volcanic ash, d. amber | d | Lesson: types of fossilization
Types of Fossilization:
Most fossils are preserved by one of five processes outlined below (Figure 1.1):
Preserved Remains:
Most uncommon is the preservation of soft-tissue original material. Insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, which is ancient tree sap. Mammoths and a Nean... |
NDQ_006253 | a fossil frozen into glacial ice may include | a. only bones and teeth, b. bones and teeth, plus skin and hair, c. bones, teeth, skin, hair, plus dna, d. bones, teeth, skin, hair, dna, plus liquid blood | c | Lesson: types of fossilization
Types of Fossilization:
Most fossils are preserved by one of five processes outlined below (Figure 1.1):
Preserved Remains:
Most uncommon is the preservation of soft-tissue original material. Insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, which is ancient tree sap. Mammoths and a Nean... |
NDQ_006254 | when water deposits minerals into empty spaces to produce a fossil, it is called | a. petrified wood, b. permineralization, c. replacement, d. compression | b | Lesson: types of fossilization
Types of Fossilization:
Most fossils are preserved by one of five processes outlined below (Figure 1.1):
Preserved Remains:
Most uncommon is the preservation of soft-tissue original material. Insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, which is ancient tree sap. Mammoths and a Nean... |
NDQ_006255 | a bone dissolves and leaves behind a space called a __________. that space is filled with other materials to form a __________ in the shape of the original organism. | a. mold, cast, b. cast, mold, c. trace fossil, body fossil, d. body fossil, trace fossil | a | Lesson: types of fossilization
Types of Fossilization:
Most fossils are preserved by one of five processes outlined below (Figure 1.1):
Preserved Remains:
Most uncommon is the preservation of soft-tissue original material. Insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, which is ancient tree sap. Mammoths and a Nean... |
NDQ_006256 | permineralization is the most common method of fossilization. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: types of fossilization
Types of Fossilization:
Most fossils are preserved by one of five processes outlined below (Figure 1.1):
Preserved Remains:
Most uncommon is the preservation of soft-tissue original material. Insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, which is ancient tree sap. Mammoths and a Nean... |
NDQ_006257 | a large mammal fossil that is complete must have formed in exceptional circumstances. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: types of fossilization
Types of Fossilization:
Most fossils are preserved by one of five processes outlined below (Figure 1.1):
Preserved Remains:
Most uncommon is the preservation of soft-tissue original material. Insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, which is ancient tree sap. Mammoths and a Nean... |
NDQ_006258 | when the original shell or bone dissolves and the material is substituted for by a different mineral, this is called | a. replacement, b. molds and casts, c. permineralization, d. none of the above | a | Lesson: types of fossilization
Types of Fossilization:
Most fossils are preserved by one of five processes outlined below (Figure 1.1):
Preserved Remains:
Most uncommon is the preservation of soft-tissue original material. Insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, which is ancient tree sap. Mammoths and a Nean... |
NDQ_006259 | the most common way that fossil leaves are made is by | a. replacement, b. amber, c. compression, d. permineralization | c | Lesson: types of fossilization
Types of Fossilization:
Most fossils are preserved by one of five processes outlined below (Figure 1.1):
Preserved Remains:
Most uncommon is the preservation of soft-tissue original material. Insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, which is ancient tree sap. Mammoths and a Nean... |
NDQ_006260 | there are many fossils of bacteria and jellyfish. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: types of fossilization
Types of Fossilization:
Most fossils are preserved by one of five processes outlined below (Figure 1.1):
Preserved Remains:
Most uncommon is the preservation of soft-tissue original material. Insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, which is ancient tree sap. Mammoths and a Nean... |
NDQ_006261 | to create petrified wood | a. a piece of wood is compressed by the weight of overlying sediments, b. a piece of wood dissolves and the hole is filled with sediments that resemble it, c. a piece of wood dissolves and is replaced by a mineral, d. a buried piece of wood is filled with minerals that are deposited into the empty spaces | d | Lesson: types of fossilization
Types of Fossilization:
Most fossils are preserved by one of five processes outlined below (Figure 1.1):
Preserved Remains:
Most uncommon is the preservation of soft-tissue original material. Insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, which is ancient tree sap. Mammoths and a Nean... |
NDQ_006293 | everything we can see, even through our most advanced telescopes is in | a. our solar system, b. the local group, c. the milky way galaxy, d. the universe | d | Lesson: universe
The Universe:
The study of the universe is called cosmology. Cosmologists study the structure and changes in the present universe. The universe contains all of the star systems, galaxies, gas, and dust, plus all the matter and energy that exists now, that existed in the past, and that will exist in th... |
NDQ_006294 | galileos telescope gave evidence that _______________. | a. earth is the center of the solar system, b. the sun is the center of the solar system, c. a black hole is the center of the solar system, d. none of the above | b | Lesson: universe
The Universe:
The study of the universe is called cosmology. Cosmologists study the structure and changes in the present universe. The universe contains all of the star systems, galaxies, gas, and dust, plus all the matter and energy that exists now, that existed in the past, and that will exist in th... |
NDQ_006295 | the ancient greeks thought the universe had __________ at the center and a sphere to which __________ were attached. | a. earth; the sun, moon, five planets and stars, b. sun; the six planets and stars, c. a black hole; the entire universe, d. none of the above | a | Lesson: universe
The Universe:
The study of the universe is called cosmology. Cosmologists study the structure and changes in the present universe. The universe contains all of the star systems, galaxies, gas, and dust, plus all the matter and energy that exists now, that existed in the past, and that will exist in th... |
NDQ_006296 | edwin hubble was the first to realize that the andromeda nebula was another _________________ outside __________. | a. solar system; our solar system, b. universe; our universe, c. nebula; our nebula, d. galaxy; out milky way galaxy | d | Lesson: universe
The Universe:
The study of the universe is called cosmology. Cosmologists study the structure and changes in the present universe. The universe contains all of the star systems, galaxies, gas, and dust, plus all the matter and energy that exists now, that existed in the past, and that will exist in th... |
NDQ_006297 | galileos telescope revealed galaxies that were not visible with the naked eye. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: universe
The Universe:
The study of the universe is called cosmology. Cosmologists study the structure and changes in the present universe. The universe contains all of the star systems, galaxies, gas, and dust, plus all the matter and energy that exists now, that existed in the past, and that will exist in th... |
NDQ_006298 | during the time of galileo, most people thought that earth was the center of the universe. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: universe
The Universe:
The study of the universe is called cosmology. Cosmologists study the structure and changes in the present universe. The universe contains all of the star systems, galaxies, gas, and dust, plus all the matter and energy that exists now, that existed in the past, and that will exist in th... |
NDQ_006299 | the idea that there may be more than one universe is called the _____________. | a. multiverse theory, b. big bang hypothesis, c. multiverse hypothesis, d. big bang theory | c | Lesson: universe
The Universe:
The study of the universe is called cosmology. Cosmologists study the structure and changes in the present universe. The universe contains all of the star systems, galaxies, gas, and dust, plus all the matter and energy that exists now, that existed in the past, and that will exist in th... |
NDQ_006300 | edwin hubble found out that what appeared to be large clouds in space were not gas, but | a. large stars, b. galaxies, c. the oort cloud, d. the kuiper belt | b | Lesson: universe
The Universe:
The study of the universe is called cosmology. Cosmologists study the structure and changes in the present universe. The universe contains all of the star systems, galaxies, gas, and dust, plus all the matter and energy that exists now, that existed in the past, and that will exist in th... |
NDQ_006301 | astronomers think that the universe contains about 100 billion galaxies. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: universe
The Universe:
The study of the universe is called cosmology. Cosmologists study the structure and changes in the present universe. The universe contains all of the star systems, galaxies, gas, and dust, plus all the matter and energy that exists now, that existed in the past, and that will exist in th... |
NDQ_006302 | who first discovered uranus? | a. galileo galilei, b. william herschel, c. johannes kepler, d. ancient shepherds | b | Lesson: uranus
Uranus:
Uranus (YOOR-uh-nuhs) is named for the Greek god of the sky. From Earth, Uranus is so faint that it was unnoticed by ancient observers. William Herschel first discovered the planet in 1781. Although Uranus is very large, it is extremely far away, about 2.8 billion km (1.8 billion mi) from the Su... |
NDQ_006303 | in the planetary lineup, uranus is | a. #7, b. 3rd from the outermost, c. just before pluto, d. right after mars | a | Lesson: uranus
Uranus:
Uranus (YOOR-uh-nuhs) is named for the Greek god of the sky. From Earth, Uranus is so faint that it was unnoticed by ancient observers. William Herschel first discovered the planet in 1781. Although Uranus is very large, it is extremely far away, about 2.8 billion km (1.8 billion mi) from the Su... |
NDQ_006304 | if your grandfather is 73 years old, he has been alive for one year on uranus. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: uranus
Uranus:
Uranus (YOOR-uh-nuhs) is named for the Greek god of the sky. From Earth, Uranus is so faint that it was unnoticed by ancient observers. William Herschel first discovered the planet in 1781. Although Uranus is very large, it is extremely far away, about 2.8 billion km (1.8 billion mi) from the Su... |
NDQ_006305 | the composition of uranus is | a. the same as saturn and jupiter, b. the same as neptune, c. higher in ices, such as water, ammonia and methane, d. higher in carbon dioxide and nitrogen | c | Lesson: uranus
Uranus:
Uranus (YOOR-uh-nuhs) is named for the Greek god of the sky. From Earth, Uranus is so faint that it was unnoticed by ancient observers. William Herschel first discovered the planet in 1781. Although Uranus is very large, it is extremely far away, about 2.8 billion km (1.8 billion mi) from the Su... |
NDQ_006306 | uranus is a blue-green color because | a. clouds of carbon dioxide filter out the red light, b. clouds of carbon dioxide filter out the blue and green light, c. clouds of methane filter out the red light, d. clouds of methane filter out the blue and green light | c | Lesson: uranus
Uranus:
Uranus (YOOR-uh-nuhs) is named for the Greek god of the sky. From Earth, Uranus is so faint that it was unnoticed by ancient observers. William Herschel first discovered the planet in 1781. Although Uranus is very large, it is extremely far away, about 2.8 billion km (1.8 billion mi) from the Su... |
NDQ_006307 | gravity is stronger on uranus than earth. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: uranus
Uranus:
Uranus (YOOR-uh-nuhs) is named for the Greek god of the sky. From Earth, Uranus is so faint that it was unnoticed by ancient observers. William Herschel first discovered the planet in 1781. Although Uranus is very large, it is extremely far away, about 2.8 billion km (1.8 billion mi) from the Su... |
NDQ_006308 | uranus is unusual among the outer planets because | a. it is tilted on its side, b. its rings are the same color as the planet, c. it doesnt have any moons, d. all of these | a | Lesson: uranus
Uranus:
Uranus (YOOR-uh-nuhs) is named for the Greek god of the sky. From Earth, Uranus is so faint that it was unnoticed by ancient observers. William Herschel first discovered the planet in 1781. Although Uranus is very large, it is extremely far away, about 2.8 billion km (1.8 billion mi) from the Su... |
NDQ_006309 | uranus has _____ known moons, most of which are named for characters from __________. | a. 33; cs lewis, b. 23; lord of the rings, c. 15; harry potter, d. 27; shakespeare | d | Lesson: uranus
Uranus:
Uranus (YOOR-uh-nuhs) is named for the Greek god of the sky. From Earth, Uranus is so faint that it was unnoticed by ancient observers. William Herschel first discovered the planet in 1781. Although Uranus is very large, it is extremely far away, about 2.8 billion km (1.8 billion mi) from the Su... |
NDQ_006310 | uranus may have been hit by struck by an enormous object billions of years ago. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: uranus
Uranus:
Uranus (YOOR-uh-nuhs) is named for the Greek god of the sky. From Earth, Uranus is so faint that it was unnoticed by ancient observers. William Herschel first discovered the planet in 1781. Although Uranus is very large, it is extremely far away, about 2.8 billion km (1.8 billion mi) from the Su... |
NDQ_006311 | uranus rings | a. circle the planets poles, b. are almost vertical, c. are visible from earth with a very good telescope, d. all of these | b | Lesson: uranus
Uranus:
Uranus (YOOR-uh-nuhs) is named for the Greek god of the sky. From Earth, Uranus is so faint that it was unnoticed by ancient observers. William Herschel first discovered the planet in 1781. Although Uranus is very large, it is extremely far away, about 2.8 billion km (1.8 billion mi) from the Su... |
NDQ_006312 | humans use this much more water today as they did 100 years ago. | a. twice as much, b. three times as much, c. six times as much, d. sixteen times as much | c | Lesson: uses of water
Water Consumption:
Humans use six times as much water today as they did 100 years ago. People living in developed countries use a far greater proportion of the worlds water than people in less developed countries. What do people use all of that water for?
Human Uses of Water:
Besides drinking a... |
NDQ_006313 | aquaculture of large fish does damage by | a. converting natural ecosystems to fish farms, b. putting wild fish at risk for disease and parasites, c. taking a lot of food energy to create its product, d. all of the above | d | Lesson: uses of water
Water Consumption:
Humans use six times as much water today as they did 100 years ago. People living in developed countries use a far greater proportion of the worlds water than people in less developed countries. What do people use all of that water for?
Human Uses of Water:
Besides drinking a... |
NDQ_006314 | water that can be recycled and reused is called ____________water use. | a. non-consumptive, b. consumptive, c. non-commercial, d. commercial | a | Lesson: uses of water
Water Consumption:
Humans use six times as much water today as they did 100 years ago. People living in developed countries use a far greater proportion of the worlds water than people in less developed countries. What do people use all of that water for?
Human Uses of Water:
Besides drinking a... |
NDQ_006315 | to decrease the amount of water you use in your household you could | a. use drip irrigation, b. install low-flow shower heads and toilets, c. reduce the amount of time you take in the shower, d. all of these | d | Lesson: uses of water
Water Consumption:
Humans use six times as much water today as they did 100 years ago. People living in developed countries use a far greater proportion of the worlds water than people in less developed countries. What do people use all of that water for?
Human Uses of Water:
Besides drinking a... |
NDQ_006316 | drip irrigation is better than other types of irrigation because | a. it is more efficient, b. it costs less, c. there is little evaporation and runoff, d. all of the above | d | Lesson: uses of water
Water Consumption:
Humans use six times as much water today as they did 100 years ago. People living in developed countries use a far greater proportion of the worlds water than people in less developed countries. What do people use all of that water for?
Human Uses of Water:
Besides drinking a... |
NDQ_006317 | industrial water use includes using water for cooling, but not using up the water. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: uses of water
Water Consumption:
Humans use six times as much water today as they did 100 years ago. People living in developed countries use a far greater proportion of the worlds water than people in less developed countries. What do people use all of that water for?
Human Uses of Water:
Besides drinking a... |
NDQ_006318 | recreational uses of water | a. make up a large part of the water use in developed countries, b. can be extremely wasteful of water, c. are all non-consumptive, d. are not a good use of water | b | Lesson: uses of water
Water Consumption:
Humans use six times as much water today as they did 100 years ago. People living in developed countries use a far greater proportion of the worlds water than people in less developed countries. What do people use all of that water for?
Human Uses of Water:
Besides drinking a... |
NDQ_006319 | which is not a feature of environmental uses of water? | a. they account for a large portion of the water use in developed countries, b. they are non-consumptive, c. they increase or maintain biodiversity, d. they provide habitat for fish and water birds | a | Lesson: uses of water
Water Consumption:
Humans use six times as much water today as they did 100 years ago. People living in developed countries use a far greater proportion of the worlds water than people in less developed countries. What do people use all of that water for?
Human Uses of Water:
Besides drinking a... |
NDQ_006320 | overhead sprinklers, trench irrigation, and flood irrigation are wasteful because | a. a lot of the water evaporates, b. a love of the water runs off the fields without being used, c. the water is not directed to the plants that needed, d. a & b | d | Lesson: uses of water
Water Consumption:
Humans use six times as much water today as they did 100 years ago. People living in developed countries use a far greater proportion of the worlds water than people in less developed countries. What do people use all of that water for?
Human Uses of Water:
Besides drinking a... |
NDQ_006321 | aquaculture of some species provides a lot of food value at little environmental cost. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: uses of water
Water Consumption:
Humans use six times as much water today as they did 100 years ago. People living in developed countries use a far greater proportion of the worlds water than people in less developed countries. What do people use all of that water for?
Human Uses of Water:
Besides drinking a... |
NDQ_006322 | earths nearest planetary neighbor and closest in size and density is __________. | a. jupiter, b. pluto, c. uranus, d. none of the above | d | Lesson: venus
Venus:
Venus thick clouds reflect sunlight well, so Venus is very bright. When it is visible, Venus is the brightest object in the sky besides the Sun and the Moon. Because the orbit of Venus is inside Earths orbit, Venus always appears close to the Sun. When Venus rises just before the Sun rises, the br... |
NDQ_006323 | venus has a core made of ______ and a mantle made of _______. | a. iron; silicate, b. iron; silicone, c. silver: iron, d. none of the above | a | Lesson: venus
Venus:
Venus thick clouds reflect sunlight well, so Venus is very bright. When it is visible, Venus is the brightest object in the sky besides the Sun and the Moon. Because the orbit of Venus is inside Earths orbit, Venus always appears close to the Sun. When Venus rises just before the Sun rises, the br... |
NDQ_006324 | clouds on venus are made of | a. water vapor like on earth, b. acid, c. carbon dioxide and a bit of sulfur dioxide, d. methane and ozone | c | Lesson: venus
Venus:
Venus thick clouds reflect sunlight well, so Venus is very bright. When it is visible, Venus is the brightest object in the sky besides the Sun and the Moon. Because the orbit of Venus is inside Earths orbit, Venus always appears close to the Sun. When Venus rises just before the Sun rises, the br... |
NDQ_006325 | venus orbits the sun __________ than earth and rotates on its axis __________. | a. faster; slowly, b. faster; quickly, c. slower; slowly, d. slower; quickly | a | Lesson: venus
Venus:
Venus thick clouds reflect sunlight well, so Venus is very bright. When it is visible, Venus is the brightest object in the sky besides the Sun and the Moon. Because the orbit of Venus is inside Earths orbit, Venus always appears close to the Sun. When Venus rises just before the Sun rises, the br... |
NDQ_006326 | scientists could learn a lot about the surface of venus through telescopes since the planet is so close. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: venus
Venus:
Venus thick clouds reflect sunlight well, so Venus is very bright. When it is visible, Venus is the brightest object in the sky besides the Sun and the Moon. Because the orbit of Venus is inside Earths orbit, Venus always appears close to the Sun. When Venus rises just before the Sun rises, the br... |
NDQ_006327 | venus has extremely high atmospheric pressure and an intense greenhouse effect. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: venus
Venus:
Venus thick clouds reflect sunlight well, so Venus is very bright. When it is visible, Venus is the brightest object in the sky besides the Sun and the Moon. Because the orbit of Venus is inside Earths orbit, Venus always appears close to the Sun. When Venus rises just before the Sun rises, the br... |
NDQ_006328 | volcanism on venus | a. is due to plate tectonics, b. occurs when too much heat builds up below the surface, c. has not occurred for around 4 billion years, d. all of these | b | Lesson: venus
Venus:
Venus thick clouds reflect sunlight well, so Venus is very bright. When it is visible, Venus is the brightest object in the sky besides the Sun and the Moon. Because the orbit of Venus is inside Earths orbit, Venus always appears close to the Sun. When Venus rises just before the Sun rises, the br... |
NDQ_006329 | a topographical map of venus reveals | a. mountains and valleys, b. large plains of lava, c. volcanoes, d. all of the above | d | Lesson: venus
Venus:
Venus thick clouds reflect sunlight well, so Venus is very bright. When it is visible, Venus is the brightest object in the sky besides the Sun and the Moon. Because the orbit of Venus is inside Earths orbit, Venus always appears close to the Sun. When Venus rises just before the Sun rises, the br... |
NDQ_006330 | scientists know that venus surface | a. is very young, b. has few impact craters compared with mercury and the moon, c. shows a lot of recent volcanic activity, d. all of these | d | Lesson: venus
Venus:
Venus thick clouds reflect sunlight well, so Venus is very bright. When it is visible, Venus is the brightest object in the sky besides the Sun and the Moon. Because the orbit of Venus is inside Earths orbit, Venus always appears close to the Sun. When Venus rises just before the Sun rises, the br... |
NDQ_006331 | venus is the 2nd hottest planet in the solar system, after mercury. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: venus
Venus:
Venus thick clouds reflect sunlight well, so Venus is very bright. When it is visible, Venus is the brightest object in the sky besides the Sun and the Moon. Because the orbit of Venus is inside Earths orbit, Venus always appears close to the Sun. When Venus rises just before the Sun rises, the br... |
NDQ_006372 | water may cause the next war because | a. large regions receive much less water relative to their population, b. water breakdown is a new alternative energy source, c. developed nations use so much water that they need to get it from underdeveloped nations, d. none of these | a | Lesson: water distribution
Water Distribution:
Water is unevenly distributed around the world. Large portions of the world, such as much of northern Africa, receive very little water relative to their population (Figure 1.1). The map shows the number of months in which there is little rainfall in each region. In devel... |
NDQ_006373 | which of the following is not true about water scarcity? | a. in 1995, about 40% of the worlds population faced water scarcity, b. the amount of water people in water scarcity have is less than some people in the u.s. use in a year, c. people in water scarcity die from thirst, hunger and diseases more than other people, d. water scarcity is defined as the state in which people... | d | Lesson: water distribution
Water Distribution:
Water is unevenly distributed around the world. Large portions of the world, such as much of northern Africa, receive very little water relative to their population (Figure 1.1). The map shows the number of months in which there is little rainfall in each region. In devel... |
NDQ_006374 | a region is said to be in drought when | a. it receives an average of less than 10-inches of rain each year for months or years, b. plants die and the ground dries out, c. it experiences low precipitation for that region for months or years, d. animals die of thirst and lack food | c | Lesson: water distribution
Water Distribution:
Water is unevenly distributed around the world. Large portions of the world, such as much of northern Africa, receive very little water relative to their population (Figure 1.1). The map shows the number of months in which there is little rainfall in each region. In devel... |
NDQ_006375 | the central valley of california is a lush agricultural area because it receives a lot of rain. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: water distribution
Water Distribution:
Water is unevenly distributed around the world. Large portions of the world, such as much of northern Africa, receive very little water relative to their population (Figure 1.1). The map shows the number of months in which there is little rainfall in each region. In devel... |
NDQ_006377 | a change in temperature and precipitation would completely change the types of plants and animals in a region. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: water distribution
Water Distribution:
Water is unevenly distributed around the world. Large portions of the world, such as much of northern Africa, receive very little water relative to their population (Figure 1.1). The map shows the number of months in which there is little rainfall in each region. In devel... |
NDQ_006378 | which of these is not a possible effect of global warming? | a. patterns of rainfall may change so that agricultural land may no longer get enough rain, b. snowmelt may no longer be available to get water to a region through a long, hot summer, c. the plants and animals that live in the region may die out or shift locations, d. all of the planet will experience drought at the sa... | d | Lesson: water distribution
Water Distribution:
Water is unevenly distributed around the world. Large portions of the world, such as much of northern Africa, receive very little water relative to their population (Figure 1.1). The map shows the number of months in which there is little rainfall in each region. In devel... |
NDQ_006379 | water scarcity is | a. a region not receiving enough rain, b. a region not receiving enough water to meet its peoples needs, c. a region that chops down all of its trees, d. a region that goes to war over water | b | Lesson: water distribution
Water Distribution:
Water is unevenly distributed around the world. Large portions of the world, such as much of northern Africa, receive very little water relative to their population (Figure 1.1). The map shows the number of months in which there is little rainfall in each region. In devel... |
NDQ_006380 | some regions receive a considerable amount of rain, but have an annual drought of several months each year. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: water distribution
Water Distribution:
Water is unevenly distributed around the world. Large portions of the world, such as much of northern Africa, receive very little water relative to their population (Figure 1.1). The map shows the number of months in which there is little rainfall in each region. In devel... |
NDQ_006381 | water disputes are easily solved using the helsinki rules. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: water distribution
Water Distribution:
Water is unevenly distributed around the world. Large portions of the world, such as much of northern Africa, receive very little water relative to their population (Figure 1.1). The map shows the number of months in which there is little rainfall in each region. In devel... |
NDQ_006382 | water pollution can affect | a. availability of safe drinking water, b. human health, c. waterborne diseases, d. all of the above | d | Lesson: water pollution
Sources of Water Pollution:
Water pollution contributes to water shortages by making some water sources unavailable for use. In underdeveloped countries, raw sewage is dumped into the same water that people drink and bathe in. Even in developed countries, water pollution affects human and envir... |
NDQ_006383 | contaminants such as radioactive substances, toxic chemicals and petroleum come from __________. | a. homes, b. farms, c. industries, d. none of the above | c | Lesson: water pollution
Sources of Water Pollution:
Water pollution contributes to water shortages by making some water sources unavailable for use. In underdeveloped countries, raw sewage is dumped into the same water that people drink and bathe in. Even in developed countries, water pollution affects human and envir... |
NDQ_006384 | in some underdeveloped countries, raw sewage is dumped into the same water where people drink and bathe. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: water pollution
Sources of Water Pollution:
Water pollution contributes to water shortages by making some water sources unavailable for use. In underdeveloped countries, raw sewage is dumped into the same water that people drink and bathe in. Even in developed countries, water pollution affects human and envir... |
NDQ_006385 | water pollution is not a problem in developed nations. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: water pollution
Sources of Water Pollution:
Water pollution contributes to water shortages by making some water sources unavailable for use. In underdeveloped countries, raw sewage is dumped into the same water that people drink and bathe in. Even in developed countries, water pollution affects human and envir... |
NDQ_006388 | in the united states, sewage that enters water bodies is always decontaminated and cleaned up. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: water pollution
Sources of Water Pollution:
Water pollution contributes to water shortages by making some water sources unavailable for use. In underdeveloped countries, raw sewage is dumped into the same water that people drink and bathe in. Even in developed countries, water pollution affects human and envir... |
NDQ_006389 | which of the following is not a hazardous industrial pollutant? | a. heat, b. raw sewage, c. heavy metals, d. radioactive substances | b | Lesson: water pollution
Sources of Water Pollution:
Water pollution contributes to water shortages by making some water sources unavailable for use. In underdeveloped countries, raw sewage is dumped into the same water that people drink and bathe in. Even in developed countries, water pollution affects human and envir... |
NDQ_006390 | which of these agricultural wastes can cause water pollution? | a. fertilizers, b. animal wastes, c. pesticides, d. all of these | d | Lesson: water pollution
Sources of Water Pollution:
Water pollution contributes to water shortages by making some water sources unavailable for use. In underdeveloped countries, raw sewage is dumped into the same water that people drink and bathe in. Even in developed countries, water pollution affects human and envir... |
NDQ_006422 | the process that changes solid rock into sediments. | a. erosion, b. weathering, c. dissolution, d. fracture | b | Lesson: weathering and erosion
Weathering:
Weathering is the process that changes solid rock into sediments. Sediments were described in the chapter "Ma- terials of Earths Crust." With weathering, rock is disintegrated. It breaks into pieces. Once these sediments are separated from the rocks, erosion is the process th... |
NDQ_006423 | the process that moves sediments. | a. erosion, b. weathering, c. dissolution, d. fracture | a | Lesson: weathering and erosion
Weathering:
Weathering is the process that changes solid rock into sediments. Sediments were described in the chapter "Ma- terials of Earths Crust." With weathering, rock is disintegrated. It breaks into pieces. Once these sediments are separated from the rocks, erosion is the process th... |
NDQ_006424 | weathering happens rapidly; often in a matter of years or decades. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: weathering and erosion
Weathering:
Weathering is the process that changes solid rock into sediments. Sediments were described in the chapter "Ma- terials of Earths Crust." With weathering, rock is disintegrated. It breaks into pieces. Once these sediments are separated from the rocks, erosion is the process th... |
NDQ_006425 | the appalachians were once as tall as the himalayas and have since weathered and eroded. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: weathering and erosion
Weathering:
Weathering is the process that changes solid rock into sediments. Sediments were described in the chapter "Ma- terials of Earths Crust." With weathering, rock is disintegrated. It breaks into pieces. Once these sediments are separated from the rocks, erosion is the process th... |
NDQ_006426 | what can cause erosion? | a. water, b. wind, c. ice, d. all of the above | d | Lesson: weathering and erosion
Weathering:
Weathering is the process that changes solid rock into sediments. Sediments were described in the chapter "Ma- terials of Earths Crust." With weathering, rock is disintegrated. It breaks into pieces. Once these sediments are separated from the rocks, erosion is the process th... |
NDQ_006427 | which is an example of chemical weathering? | a. a rock breaking into fragments, b. a rock being scratched by rocks embedded in the bottom of a glacier, c. a rock dissolving in water, d. sediment being moved down a hillside | c | Lesson: weathering and erosion
Weathering:
Weathering is the process that changes solid rock into sediments. Sediments were described in the chapter "Ma- terials of Earths Crust." With weathering, rock is disintegrated. It breaks into pieces. Once these sediments are separated from the rocks, erosion is the process th... |
NDQ_006428 | weathering and erosion can change land over time. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: weathering and erosion
Weathering:
Weathering is the process that changes solid rock into sediments. Sediments were described in the chapter "Ma- terials of Earths Crust." With weathering, rock is disintegrated. It breaks into pieces. Once these sediments are separated from the rocks, erosion is the process th... |
NDQ_006429 | weathering can change roads, sidewalks, buildings and sculptures over time. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: weathering and erosion
Weathering:
Weathering is the process that changes solid rock into sediments. Sediments were described in the chapter "Ma- terials of Earths Crust." With weathering, rock is disintegrated. It breaks into pieces. Once these sediments are separated from the rocks, erosion is the process th... |
NDQ_006430 | the gargoyles on notre dame cathedral are pitted in ways the artists never meant to happen. this is due to | a. chemical weathering, b. mechanical weathering, c. erosion, d. all of the above | a | Lesson: weathering and erosion
Weathering:
Weathering is the process that changes solid rock into sediments. Sediments were described in the chapter "Ma- terials of Earths Crust." With weathering, rock is disintegrated. It breaks into pieces. Once these sediments are separated from the rocks, erosion is the process th... |
NDQ_006431 | if a river in flood picks up a house and moves it downstream, this is | a. chemical weathering, b. mechanical weathering, c. erosion, d. all of the above | c | Lesson: weathering and erosion
Weathering:
Weathering is the process that changes solid rock into sediments. Sediments were described in the chapter "Ma- terials of Earths Crust." With weathering, rock is disintegrated. It breaks into pieces. Once these sediments are separated from the rocks, erosion is the process th... |
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