Which phenomenon is the result of a tsunami?(1 point)
Responses
abnormally warm ocean water
abnormally warm ocean water
broken coral reefs
broken coral reefs
development of a hurricane
development of a hurricane
scorched trees
None of the above
Which phenomenon is the result of a tsunami?(1 point)
Responses
abnormally warm ocean water
broken coral reefs
development of a hurricane
scorched trees
None of the above. The phenomenon that is the result of a tsunami is the flooding and destruction of coastal areas due to the massive waves generated by the seismic event.
Earth Systems Quick Check
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Question
How would studying a volcanic eruption help you investigate cooler temperatures on Earth?(1 point)
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Volcanic eruptions eject sulfur dioxide, which is converted to sulfuric acid, which then reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
Volcanic eruptions eject sulfur dioxide, which is converted to sulfuric acid, which then reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
Volcanic eruptions eject water vapor, which reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
Volcanic eruptions eject water vapor, which reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
Volcanic eruptions eject carbon dioxide, which reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
Volcanic eruptions eject carbon dioxide, which reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
Volcanic eruptions eject tsunamis, which reflect incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
Volcanic eruptions eject sulfur dioxide, which is converted to sulfuric acid, which then reflects incoming energy from the sun back to space, therefore cooling the surface of Earth.
Which latitude would receive the most direct solar radiation on the spring equinox?(1 point)
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the equator
the equator
the Arctic Circle
the Arctic Circle
the South Pole
the South Pole
the Tropic of Capricorn
the equator
Which statement correctly explains a condition that leads to Earth’s different climates?(1 point)
Responses
The sun is located in the middle of Earth’s orbit.
The sun is located in the middle of Earth’s orbit.
Earth is the second planet from the sun.
Earth is the second planet from the sun.
Earth’s axis is tilted 23.5 degrees from a true vertical orientation.
Earth’s axis is tilted 23.5 degrees from a true vertical orientation.
Earth rotates around the sun.
Earth’s axis is tilted 23.5 degrees from a true vertical orientation.
Which phenomenon is the result of a tsunami?(1 point)
Responses
abnormally warm ocean water
abnormally warm ocean water
broken coral reefs
broken coral reefs
development of a hurricane
development of a hurricane
scorched trees