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Which statement describes a constructive force that shapes Earth's surface?A- A glacier pushes rocks and soil.B- Tectonic forces push mountains up.C- Ocean waves erode rock and create a cliff.D- A stream carries away sediment from banks.
Which task would an environmental scientist most likely perform?A- determining the age of rocks in a canyonB- testing the water in a stream for contaminatesC- studying the weather patterns in a particular climateD- evaluating floodplains to determine the risk of flooding
A team of scientists is working to determine if a meteor created a landform. One team includes geologists.Which other branch of Earth science would these scientists most likely represent? A- astronomyB- meteorologyC- oceanographyD- environmental science
Which big idea guiding Earth science relates most directly to the four spheres of Earth?A- Earth's historyB- Earth in the solar systemC- the structure of the Earth systemD- constructive and destructive forces that shape Earth
Which topic would a meteorologist most likely research?A- meteors in spaceB- marine ecosystemsC- atmospheric conditionsD- the runoff of stream systems
blue whale swims in the ocean. Which of Earth spheres are represented in this scenario?A- hydrosphere and biosphereB- atmosphere and lithosphereC- lithosphere and hydrosphereD- atmosphere and biosphere
Which topic would an astronomer most likely research?A- formation of hurricanesB- formation of coral reef ecosystemsC- formation of mountains on EarthD- formation of canyons on Mars
Which is one of the big ideas that guides Earth science?A- Earth's watersB- Earth in the universeC- Earth in the solar systemD- Evolution of life on Earth
Groundwater is often obtained by drilling a well to reach below the water table.
In the unsaturated zone, the pores of the soil are totally filled with water.
Wells must reach the unsaturated zone to obtain water.
Ground water naturally bubbles to the surface at
Artesian wells rely on pressure to bring water to the surface.
People can obtain groundwater by drilling a well
Materials with small, connected pores are
The top of the unsaturated zone is called the water table.
Water bubbles to the surface naturally in springs.
A well in which groundwater rises because of pressure is called a(n)
What is the acceleration due to gravity on earth?
The understanding that the Earth is more than a collection of parts has given rise to a new view referred to as the...