Earth and Space STAAR Quiz
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- Q1What causes the tides on Earth?Ocean currentsSeasonal changesThe gravitational pull of the Moon and the SunThe rotation of the Earth30s
- Q2Which diagram is used to classify stars based on their brightness and temperature?Galactic chartHertzsprung-Russell diagramLorenz diagramTectonic map30s
- Q3What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's atmosphere?Volcanic activityOcean currentsThe SunThe Moon30s
- Q4What are tectonic plates?Types of ocean currentsLayers of the atmosphereLarge sections of the Earth's crust that move and interactPieces of a galaxy30s
- Q5How do human activities impact watersheds?By promoting natural sedimentationBy increasing biodiversityBy causing pollution and altering water flow patternsBy enhancing water clarity30s
- Q6Which season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun?SpringSummerWinterAutumn30s
- Q7What is a galaxy?A measure of distance between starsA collection of ice and snow in spaceA massive system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravityA single star with orbiting planets30s
- Q8What process is primarily responsible for the movement of air in the atmosphere?PrecipitationConvection currentsEvaporationCondensation30s
- Q9What is the main effect of deforestation on watersheds?Improved wildlife habitatEnhanced flood controlHigher water levelsIncreased soil erosion and decreased water quality30s
- Q10What is the relationship between the tilt of the Earth's axis and the changing seasons?The tilt influences ocean tidesThe tilt causes constant temperatures all yearThe tilt has no effect on seasonsThe tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year30s
- Q11Which layer of the Earth is primarily responsible for tectonic plate movement?AsthenosphereCrustLithosphereOuter Core30s
- Q12What phenomenon primarily causes ocean tides?Wind patternsGravitational pull of the moonOcean currentsEarth's rotation30s
- Q13Which process describes the way energy from the sun affects weather patterns on Earth?PhotosynthesisAtmospheric movementSoil erosionTectonic activity30s
- Q14What is the term for the natural process that occurs when water from precipitation flows into rivers, lakes, and eventually the ocean?ReservoirEstuaryAquiferWatershed30s
- Q15Which of the following is a consequence of human impact on watersheds?Improved water clarityDecreased water temperatureIncreased pollutionEnhanced fish populations30s