Exam 2: Earth in Science

Based on this graph of the number of sunspots per month data from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), when can we expect the next significant disruption to electronic communications?

How would an increase in rotational tilt angle change the locations of the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn?

The Earth is closer to the Sun during summer in the northern hemisphere than it is during winter.

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase. -Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 1.

Which diagram best summarizes the structure of a tectonic plate?

If Earth did not have an atmosphere, its surface would have more craters formed by meteorite impacts.

Why are there seasons?

How do scientists estimate the age of the Universe?

Temperatures on Earth would be lower if there were less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

If Earth was smaller it would have a warmer interior.

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase. -Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 5.

Which type of planet is most likely to have volcanoes?

Which statement comparing terrestrial and jovian planets in our solar system is most accurate?

What time of year is represented by the global insolation data shown in the diagram below?

What type of cooling mechanism relies on movement of material?

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase. -Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 3.

Life on Earth would most likely be less advanced if there were no magnetic field.

Which of these diagrams best illustrates the Earth's orbit around the Sun as viewed looking directly down on the orbit?

Predict what happens to the brightness of a star with an orbiting extra-solar planet.

Analyze the map and select the proper response for each missing term or phrase. -Analyze the map and select the proper response for missing term or phrase for number 6.