GCS Earth Science Unit D CFA ­ Structure of the Hydrosphere 1. What is a major disadvantage of beach nourishment? A. It creates water pollution B. It is only a short term solution C. It causes beach erosion D. It can cause flooding 2. The following diagram represents the water cycle: What process is represented by point 3? A. Condensation B. Transpiration C. Evaporation D. Infiltration 3. Water that does not infiltrate into the soil and stays on the surface is called what? A. Transpiration B. Groundwater C. Runoff D. Condensation 4. How could a long­term decrease in precipitation impact an area? A. It could increase the average water level of lakes B. It could increase the amount of flooding C. It could decrease the amount of infiltration D. It could decrease the amount of damage to crops 5. Which of the following conditions is likely to lead to a flood? A. High soil permeability B. Low precipitation C. Low water table D. High water table 6. The following map represents North Carolina’s river basins: Which of the following rivers is likely to flow into the Atlantic Ocean? A. Catawba B. Little Tennessee C. Savannah D. White Oak 7. How would the climate of a coastal city compare to that of an inland city? A. The coastal city would have more stable temperatures due to more water vapor in the atmosphere B. The inland city would have more stable temperatures due to more water vapor in the atmosphere C. The coastal city would have more stable temperatures due to less water vapor in the atmosphere D. The inland city would have more stable temperatures due to less water vapor in the atmosphere GCS Earth Science Unit D CFA ­ Structure of the Hydrosphere 8. How does the Coriolis Effect impact ocean currents? A. It causes warm surface currents to flow towards the equator and cold surface currents to flow away from the equator B. It causes warm surface currents to flow away from the equator and cold surface currents to flow towards the equator C. It causes warm surface currents to flow towards the equator and cold surface currents to flow towards the equator D. It causes warm surface currents to flow away from the equator and cold surface currents to flow away from the equator 9. The following map represents 4 of the Earth’s surface currents: Which of the following two currents are more than likely warm? A. Benguela and Canary B. Brazil and Benguela C. Gulf Stream and Brazil D. Canary and Brazil 10. Subsurface ocean currents continually circulate from the warm waters near the equator to the colder waters in other parts of the world. What is the main cause of these currents? A. Differences in topography along the ocean floor B. Differences in density of ocean water C. The rotation of the Earth on its axis D. Movement of jet streams 11. What is a negative impact of increased urbanization? A. Pollution is increased B. People are provided with more jobs opportunities C. Soil erosion is decreased D. It releases oxygen into the atmosphere 12. What alternate energy method is most likely to be utilized in the outer banks of North Carolina? A. Solar Energy B. Nuclear Energy C. Geothermal Energy D. Wind Energy 13. What is the ​
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Surface disruption and erosion Deforestation and habitat destruction A global increase in carbon dioxide A natural gas leak GCS Earth Science Unit D CFA ­ Structure of the Hydrosphere 14. Which of the following is ​
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a characteristic of sustainable farming practices? A. Frequent crop rotation B. Use of pesticides and fertilizers C. Environmental preservation D. Non­genetically modified crops 15. How would transferring from fossil fuels to alternative energy impact the atmosphere? A. It would decrease the amount of oxygen B. It would increase the amount of sulfur dioxide C. It would increase the amount of nitrogen D. It would decrease the amount of carbon dioxide GCS Earth Science Unit D CFA ­ Structure of the Hydrosphere Question Correct Answer Standard 1 B 2.2.1 2 D 2.3.2 3 C 2.3.2 4 C 2.3.2 5 D 2.3.2 6 D 2.3.2 7 A 2.3.1 8 B 2.3.1 9 C 2.3.1 10 B 2.3.1 11 A 2.2.1 12 D 2.8.1 13 A 2.2.2 14 B 2.8.2 15 D 2.8.1