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In science, three types of systems are defined. Of these types, the Earth is an example of a(n) ____________________ system. |
| | A) | Open |
| | B) | Controlled |
| | C) | Isolated. |
| | D) | Closed |
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Using the same classifications, a cell would be a(n) _________________ system. |
| | A) | Open |
| | B) | Controlled |
| | C) | Isolated. |
| | D) | Closed |
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The term biosphere refers to: |
| | A) | All aquatic environments on Earth. |
| | B) | All terrestrial environments on Earth. |
| | C) | The tropical rainforest ecosystems on Earth. |
| | D) | All of the environments on Earth that support life. |
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The cryosphere is made up of: |
| | A) | All water on Earth |
| | B) | All deep ocean water that never cycles to the surface. |
| | C) | All of the frozen water on Earth. |
| | D) | All of the water that is evaporated in the atmosphere. |
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The Earth is continuously receiving energy from the Sun in the form of radiation. Most of this radiation comes in what 3 forms? |
| | A) | Microwaves, Ultraviolet Waves, X-Rays. |
| | B) | Infrared Waves, Visible Light, Ultraviolet Waves |
| | C) | Infrared Waves, Visible Light, Gamma Rays. |
| | D) | Radio Waves, Visible Light, Ultraviolet Waves. |
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The Earth in turn re-radiates a portion of the energy that it receives from the Sun. What is the form of most of this re-radiated energy? |
| | A) | Microwaves |
| | B) | Ultraviolet Radiation |
| | C) | Infrared Radiation |
| | D) | Visible Light |
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The phrase, "Earth's Radiation Budget" applies to: |
| | A) | The difference between the amount of energy from the Sun that reaches Earth's atmosphere and the amount of energy that is reflected or re-radiated from Earth into space. |
| | B) | The balance between the energy from the Sun arriving at Earth's atmosphere and the energy reflected by Earth and the atmosphere as well as the energy re-radiated by Earth into space. |
| | C) | The balance between the energy from the Sun that is absorbed by Earth and the energy radiated by Earth into space. |
| | D) | The difference between the solar energy absorbed by the atmosphere and by Earth's surface. |
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The Earth's atmosphere consists of many different gases in varying quantities. Which of gases in the following list fall into the category of greenhouse gases?
1. Carbon Dioxide
2. Carbon Monoxide
3. Methane
4. Nitrous Oxide
5. Ozone
6. Chlorofluorocarbons
7. Oxygen |
| | A) | 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| | B) | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| | C) | 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 |
| | D) | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 |
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The term "Greenhouse Gases" refers to gases that: |
| | A) | Absorb the light from the Sun. |
| | B) | Does not allow heat to pass through it. |
| | C) | Reacts with pollution to create heat. |
| | D) | Absorb infrared radiation and convert it into heat. |
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Here in Alberta, the lengths of our day and night change with the seasons. This phenomenon occurs because: |
| | A) | The Earth's orbit around the Sun is not circular and at different times of the year it is further away than at other times. |
| | B) | During different times of the year, the Earth rotates at different speeds. |
| | C) | The tilt of the Earth's axis causes a change in the angle at which light from the Sun hits different locations on Earth at different times of the year. |
| | D) | Average cloud cover is higher during the winter months and this accounts for less daylight. |
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