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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... |
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