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NDQ_000201
Gravity causes erosion by all of the following except
a. glaciers, b. moving air, c. flowing water, d. mass movement
b
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000202
The rate of erosion by gravity
a. is sudden and dramatic, b. is very slow over long periods of time, c. neither of these, d. both of these
d
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000203
Factors that increase the risk of landslides include
a. dry soils, b. lack of rain, c. earthquakes, d. two of the above
c
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000204
When a rock falls from a cliff face, the agent of erosion is usually
a. wind, b. water, c. gravity, d. glaciers
c
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000205
Downhill creep
a. results in curved tree trunks, b. falls as a whole unit, c. leaves large scars in the hillside, d. cannot be noticed because it is so slow
a
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000206
Mass movement can occur
a. suddenly, b. very slowly, c. only on sloping land, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000207
Slump may be caused by
a. wet clay, b. water erosion, c. scars on a hillside, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000208
A slump is the sudden
a. fall of rock and soil down slope, b. flow of mud down slope, c. movement of a large block of rock and soil down slope, d. flow of volcanic ash and water down slope
c
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000209
Creep usually takes place where the ground
a. is level, b. is prevented from moving, c. freezes and thaws frequently, d. is always saturated with water
c
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000210
Mass movement may be caused when
a. droughts dry out the ground, b. a river undercuts a slope, c. the gravitational polarity reverses, d. none of these
b
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000211
Evidence that creep has occurred include
a. cracked pavement, b. crescent-shaped holes, c. huge piles of mud, d. large chunks of rock
a
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000214
Gravity pulls soil and rocks downhill.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000215
Mass movement is always a very slow process.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000218
A landslide may carry away an entire village.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000220
Mudslides occur where soil consists mostly of sand.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000221
Slump occurs more slowly that creep.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000222
Curved tree trunks are a sign of land creep.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000223
Slump is more destructive than a landslide.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000224
Undercutting can cause the ground to become unstable.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000225
Soil is lifted up when the ground freezes.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000226
Heavy rainfall makes ground more susceptible to landslides.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000227
Landslides can cause earthquakes.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000228
An earthquake is a type of mass movement.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000229
Landslides rarely cause much damage.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000230
Trees tilting downhill are evidence for slump.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000231
During creep, soil moves downhill when it thaws.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000232
sudden movement of a large block of rock and soil down a slope
a. creep, b. landslide, c. mass movement, d. mudslide, e. slump, f. gravity
e
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000233
force that indirectly causes erosion by moving water or ice
a. creep, b. landslide, c. mass movement, d. mudslide, e. slump, f. gravity
f
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000234
sudden movement of a large amount of soil and loose rocks down a slope
a. creep, b. landslide, c. mass movement, d. mudslide, e. slump, f. gravity
b
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000235
gradual movement of rock and soil down a hillside
a. creep, b. landslide, c. mass movement, d. mudslide, e. slump, f. gravity
a
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000236
any type of erosion and deposition caused directly by gravity
a. creep, b. landslide, c. mass movement, d. mudslide, e. slump, f. gravity
c
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000237
sudden flow of a large amount of wet, slippery clay down a slope
a. creep, b. landslide, c. mass movement, d. mudslide, e. slump, f. gravity
d
Lesson: erosion and deposition by gravity Landslides and Mudslides: The most destructive types of mass movement are landslides and mudslides. Both occur suddenly. Landslides: A landslide happens when a large amount of soil and rock suddenly falls down a slope because of gravity. You can see an example in Figure 10.3...
NDQ_000824
The top four gases in Earths atmosphere include
a. helium, b. hydrogen, c. water vapor, d. carbon dioxide
d
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000825
What are the two most common gases in the atmosphere?
a. hydrogen and oxygen, b. nitrogen and water vapor, c. hydrogen and nitrogen, d. oxygen and nitrogen
d
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000826
The atmosphere is needed for all of the following except
a. weathering, b. life on Earth, c. plate tectonics, d. the water cycle
c
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000827
The most important gas(es)for life are
a. nitrogen and oxygen, b. oxygen and carbon dioxide, c. oxygen, d. nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide
b
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000828
Plants need oxygen in order to
a. undertake photosynthesis, b. obtain energy from food, c. make their own food, d. breathe
b
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000829
Photosynthesis
a. uses carbon dioxide and creates oxygen, b. uses oxygen and creates carbon dioxide, c. uses carbon dioxide and oxygen and creates food energy, d. uses food energy and creates carbon dioxide and oxygen
a
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000830
On the Moon
a. birds couldnt breathe, b. birds couldnt fly, c. if birds said "cheap" they wouldnt be heard, d. all of these
d
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000831
Solid particles in the atmosphere
a. may include salt and ash, b. may harm human health, c. allow clouds to form, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000832
Which property of air varies from sea level to the top of a high mountain?
a. state, b. pressure, c. composition, d. all of the above
b
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000833
An increase in air pollutant particles
a. would have no effect on the number of raindrops, b. would have an unknown effect on the number of raindrops, c. could produce more raindrops, d. might produce fewer raindrops
c
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000835
Without the atmosphere, Earth would have
a. a greater range of temperatures, b. more severe weather, c. more glaciers, d. two of the above
a
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000836
At sea level, the atmosphere presses down with a force of about
a. 1 kg/cm2 , b. 1 g/cm2 , c. 1 lb/in2 , d. 1 ton/in2
a
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000844
The atmosphere protects Earth from harmful solar rays.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000846
Sound waves travel rapidly through empty space.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000849
Carbon dioxide is abundant in the atmosphere.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000851
Ozone is a type of oxygen.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000852
Weather on the Moon is always stormy.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000853
Without the atmosphere, we could not hear most sounds.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000854
The main reason Earth can support life is its atmosphere.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000855
Earths atmosphere consists mainly of oxygen.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000856
Gases in the atmosphere are too thin to block any solar rays.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000857
The atmosphere is about 10 percent water vapor.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000858
Sound waves travel through empty spaces between air molecules.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000859
Solid particles in the atmosphere may include dust and soil.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000860
Clouds could not form if the air contained no solid particles.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000861
The density of air depends on how closely gas molecules are packed together.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000862
The density of air is greatest at high altitudes.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000863
third most common gas in Earths atmosphere
a. air pressure, b. altitude, c. sound, d. nitrogen, e. argon, f. carbon dioxide, g. water vapor
e
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000864
gas in Earths atmosphere that varies in amount from place to place
a. air pressure, b. altitude, c. sound, d. nitrogen, e. argon, f. carbon dioxide, g. water vapor
g
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000865
gas in Earths atmosphere that is needed for life
a. air pressure, b. altitude, c. sound, d. nitrogen, e. argon, f. carbon dioxide, g. water vapor
f
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000866
weight of air pushing against a given area
a. air pressure, b. altitude, c. sound, d. nitrogen, e. argon, f. carbon dioxide, g. water vapor
a
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000867
height above sea level
a. air pressure, b. altitude, c. sound, d. nitrogen, e. argon, f. carbon dioxide, g. water vapor
b
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000868
main gas in Earths atmosphere
a. air pressure, b. altitude, c. sound, d. nitrogen, e. argon, f. carbon dioxide, g. water vapor
d
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000869
form of energy that travels through matter in waves
a. air pressure, b. altitude, c. sound, d. nitrogen, e. argon, f. carbon dioxide, g. water vapor
c
Lesson: the atmosphere Why the Atmosphere Is Important: We are lucky to have an atmosphere on Earth. The atmosphere supports life, and is also needed for the water cycle and weather. The gases of the atmosphere even allow us to hear. The Atmosphere and Living Things: Most of the atmosphere is nitrogen, but it doesnt...
NDQ_000993
type of cloud that forms in low, horizontal layers
a. cirrus, b. cumulus, c. dew point, d. heat index, e. stratus, f. freezing rain, g. sleet
e
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_000994
measure of what the temperature feels like because of humidity
a. cirrus, b. cumulus, c. dew point, d. heat index, e. stratus, f. freezing rain, g. sleet
d
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_000995
type of cloud that is white and puffy
a. cirrus, b. cumulus, c. dew point, d. heat index, e. stratus, f. freezing rain, g. sleet
b
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_000996
temperature at which water vapor condenses out of the air
a. cirrus, b. cumulus, c. dew point, d. heat index, e. stratus, f. freezing rain, g. sleet
c
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_000997
type of precipitation that consists of small, clear ice pellets
a. cirrus, b. cumulus, c. dew point, d. heat index, e. stratus, f. freezing rain, g. sleet
g
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_000998
type of cloud that is thin and wispy
a. cirrus, b. cumulus, c. dew point, d. heat index, e. stratus, f. freezing rain, g. sleet
a
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_000999
type of precipitation that falls as liquid water but freezes on surfaces
a. cirrus, b. cumulus, c. dew point, d. heat index, e. stratus, f. freezing rain, g. sleet
f
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001007
Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001008
The water cycle plays an important role in weather.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001009
Warm air always sinks toward Earths surface.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001010
If the relative humidity is 100 percent, it must be raining.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001011
Cumulus clouds may grow very tall because of high air pressure.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001012
Stratus clouds are clouds that form in the stratosphere.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001013
Altostratus clouds form higher in the atmosphere than stratus clouds.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001014
A single raindrop consists of millions of water molecules.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001015
Freezing rain falls through the air as tiny pellets of frozen water.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001016
Snow forms when rain falls through a layer of freezing air before it reaches the ground.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001017
The amount of water vapor that the air can hold depends mainly on air
a. density, b. pressure, c. movement, d. temperature
d
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001018
Clouds form when air in the atmosphere reaches the
a. dew point, b. tropopause, c. freezing point, d. convection point
a
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001019
Cirrus clouds
a. form high in the troposphere, b. always produce precipitation, c. are made of ice crystals, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001020
The prefix nimbo- means
a. tall, b. rain, c. cold, d. snow
b
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001021
Hail forms only in
a. cumulonimbus clouds, b. nimbostratus clouds, c. cirrocumulus clouds, d. cirrostratus clouds
a
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001022
Types of precipitation that form when water vapor condenses as ice crystals include
a. freezing rain, b. sleet, c. hail, d. two of the above
b
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001023
Weather factors that are part of the water cycle include
a. humidity, b. precipitation, c. cloud formation, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: weather and water in the atmosphere What Is Weather: What do temperature, clouds, winds, and rain have in common? They are all part of weather. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What Causes Weather: Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The s...
NDQ_001429
Some of the soil from the Dust Bowl ended up in the Atlantic Ocean.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: loss of soil Human Actions and Soil Erosion: Runoff carved channels in the soil in Figure 19.1. Running water causes most soil erosion, but wind can carry soil away too. What humans do to soil makes it more or less likely to be eroded by wind or water. Human actions that can increase soil erosion are described...
NDQ_001430
Most land organisms could not survive without soil.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: loss of soil Human Actions and Soil Erosion: Runoff carved channels in the soil in Figure 19.1. Running water causes most soil erosion, but wind can carry soil away too. What humans do to soil makes it more or less likely to be eroded by wind or water. Human actions that can increase soil erosion are described...
NDQ_001431
Plants cause soil loss by using up soil nutrients.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: loss of soil Human Actions and Soil Erosion: Runoff carved channels in the soil in Figure 19.1. Running water causes most soil erosion, but wind can carry soil away too. What humans do to soil makes it more or less likely to be eroded by wind or water. Human actions that can increase soil erosion are described...
NDQ_001432
Soil that is lost can never be replaced.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: loss of soil Human Actions and Soil Erosion: Runoff carved channels in the soil in Figure 19.1. Running water causes most soil erosion, but wind can carry soil away too. What humans do to soil makes it more or less likely to be eroded by wind or water. Human actions that can increase soil erosion are described...
NDQ_001433
Large areas of pavement help prevent soil erosion.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: loss of soil Human Actions and Soil Erosion: Runoff carved channels in the soil in Figure 19.1. Running water causes most soil erosion, but wind can carry soil away too. What humans do to soil makes it more or less likely to be eroded by wind or water. Human actions that can increase soil erosion are described...
NDQ_001434
Hiking is a form of recreation that does not increase soil erosion.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: loss of soil Human Actions and Soil Erosion: Runoff carved channels in the soil in Figure 19.1. Running water causes most soil erosion, but wind can carry soil away too. What humans do to soil makes it more or less likely to be eroded by wind or water. Human actions that can increase soil erosion are described...
NDQ_001435
Frequently moving grazing animals from field to field increases soil loss.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: loss of soil Human Actions and Soil Erosion: Runoff carved channels in the soil in Figure 19.1. Running water causes most soil erosion, but wind can carry soil away too. What humans do to soil makes it more or less likely to be eroded by wind or water. Human actions that can increase soil erosion are described...
NDQ_001436
Grasses are good groundcover plants for holding soil in place.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: loss of soil Human Actions and Soil Erosion: Runoff carved channels in the soil in Figure 19.1. Running water causes most soil erosion, but wind can carry soil away too. What humans do to soil makes it more or less likely to be eroded by wind or water. Human actions that can increase soil erosion are described...
NDQ_001437
Topsoil stripped from a mining site can be saved and reused.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: loss of soil Human Actions and Soil Erosion: Runoff carved channels in the soil in Figure 19.1. Running water causes most soil erosion, but wind can carry soil away too. What humans do to soil makes it more or less likely to be eroded by wind or water. Human actions that can increase soil erosion are described...
NDQ_001438
Barriers that reduce runoff can help prevent soil erosion at construction sites.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: loss of soil Human Actions and Soil Erosion: Runoff carved channels in the soil in Figure 19.1. Running water causes most soil erosion, but wind can carry soil away too. What humans do to soil makes it more or less likely to be eroded by wind or water. Human actions that can increase soil erosion are described...