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layers of atmosphere (in order) - correct answertroposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere describe temperature changes that take place from one layer of atmosphere to the next - correct answertroposphere-temp decreases, as altitude increases stratosphere-temp increases as alt. increases, mesosphere-temp decreases as alt increases thermosphere-temp increases as alt increases What major factor influences temperature change in each atmospheric layer? - correct answeraltitude A...

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ERSC Exam Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025/2026 name 3 important people in environmental science - Answers rachel carson, david suzuki-scientist & broadcaster, James Bruce- climate scientist Talk about technology - Answers -science needs new technology to discover new contaminants, chat gpt uses a lot of electricity, can be a solution to environmental problems but also creates problems explain jurisdiction - Answers power to make legal and political decisions, environmental i...

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geochemistry Ans: study of the chemical processes which form and shape the Earth oceanographry Ans: study of the composition and motion of the water column and the processes which are responsible for that motion paleontology Ans: study of fossils and what they reveal about the history of our planet sedimentology Ans: study of sediment grains in marine and other deposits, with a focus on physical properties and the processes which form a deposit independent variable Ans: - variable t...

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earthquake distribution Ans: localized along boundaries of plates volcanic distribution Ans: ocean and continent convergent boundaries with subduction two types of mantle convections: Ans: deep and shallow shallow convection Ans: connective cells restricted to upper mantle two characteristics of tectonic plates Ans: fractured lithosphere and the top is crust three types of tectonic boundaries Ans: divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries divergent boundaries Ans: plates move ...

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Earth Science Ans: The name for all the sciences that collectively seek to understand Earth. It includes geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Geology Ans: The science that examines Earth, its form and composition, and the changes it has undergone and is undergoing. Oceanography Ans: The scientific study of the oceans and oceanic phenomena. Meteorology Ans: The scientific study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena; the study of weather and climate. Astronomy A...

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Alfred Wegner is noted for his contribution to? Ans: Continental Drift Which of the following was NOT strong evidence that supports Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift a.The "puzzle" fit between Africa and South America b.Physical correlation of lithologies on different continents c.Sea floor spreading d.The association between paleoclimates Ans: c.Sea floor spreading Clay minerals formed from gabbro or diorite bedrock illustrate which kind of weathering? Ans: chemica...

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Alfred Wegner is noted for his contribution to a. Moving continents b. Plate Tectonics c. Continental Drift d. convection hypothesis Ans: Continental Drift Which of the following was NOT strong evidence that supports Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift a. The "puzzle" fit between Africa and South America b. Physical correlation of lithologies on different continents c. Sea floor spreading d. The association between paleoclimates Ans: Sea floor spreading Clay minerals ...

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geosphere Ans: rocks solid earth use for construction three layers hydrosphere Ans: cryosphere - ice waters in river, oceans, lakes atmosphere Ans: the envelope of gases surrounding the earth biosphere Ans: life: plants, animals, microbes science Ans: study of processes around us systematic method that is not subjective but on facts start out with data and observations characteristics of good science 2 Approved By: vPretest - Stuvia US Ans: tentative predictable and tes...

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1. Draw a high and low pressure system. Then, use arrows to indicate the general nature of the circulation around each. Lastly, state whether fair or stormy weather is associated with each. Ans: Fair weather is usually associated with high pressure systems. Stormy weather is usually associated with low pressure systems. Low pressure systems are positive vertical motion. 2. List the three most prominent greenhouse gases in order of importance. Ans: Water Vapor. Carbon dioxide. Methane...

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As seen in a US weather map, the H (or High) and L (or Low) symbols indicate regions where surface air pressures are high or low, respectively, compared to surrounding areas. An H is plotted where the air pressure is highest and an L is plotted where the air pressure is lowest. Proceeding outward and away from the center of a high pressure system, the air pressure......... Ans: Falls Fronts are boundaries between air masses that usually contrast in temperature. Above the Earth's s...

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What is an example of a shield volcano? Ans: Kilauea What is an example of a composite volcano? Ans: Mt. St. Helens Which word does NOT fit in with the following set of words describing a single volcano: Mafic, Rhyolite, peaceful, shield volcano Ans: Rhyolite What is volcanism? Ans: The extrusion of lava and gases The main factor contributing to the violent eruptions of Cascade Mountain volcanoes is what? Ans: High silica content of the lava (felsic) Molten rock below earth's su...

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