19. A student claims that summer is warmer because Earth is closer to the Sun during that time. Which of the following correctly explains why this is not the primary reason for seasons? Earth's orbit is a perfect circle, so the distance to the Sun doesn't change. Earth is actually slightly farther from the Sun during the Northern Hemisphere's summer. The Sun's energy output is lower during the summer months. The tilt of Earth's axis causes the Northern Hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight in the summer.

Fossilized plants in ice covered areas like Antarctica show __ a plants must have been able to grow in ice. b the Antarctic once had a warmer climate allowing for plant growth. C People must have brought plants to Antarctica and left them there.

What coastal feature includes the area between the lowest tidal level and the highest areas affected by storm waves? Shore Wave-cut cliffs Beach Headland

3. The jet stream shitts south below North Carolina How does this affect the weather conditions in NC?

Which statement explains what happens as magma rises inside a volcano? Gases will contract in the chamber. The pressure of the gas will disappear. The magmatic pressure decreases. Magma moves to other chambers.

Which of the following is a savanna? a. Veldts b. Plains c. Steppes d. Llanos

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the spring equinox? It occurs when the Earth is tilted neither towards nor away from the sun. It is the longest day of the year. It is the shortest day of the year. It is the first day of spring. It occurs when the Earth is tilted neither towards nor away from the sun.

Question 4 (Q004) By which means can waves erode solid rock? drilling abrasion transportation all of the possible answers are correct.

Which of these statements most accurately describes the use of currencies in different parts of the world? Most countries use the dollar as their currency. Countries in Asia use the euro as their currency. Different countries use different currencies. All countries are required to use the same currency.

Stephanie has been.doing research on how petroleum is formed. She says that oxygen must be present while the tiny plants and animals are being compressed. Is Stephanie correct?

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Granite and gabbro __ have a similar mineral composition have a similar texture are similar in both texture and mineral composition are not similar in either texture or mineral composition

How long after the Earth was formed did it take to achieve the state we recognize now? About 500 millior years. About 1 billion years. About $10-20$ million years. About 100 million years.

Geologists use both color trends and texture to identify and name igneous rocks. True False

In what other specific ways might GPS be useful? Select all that apply. View Available Hint(s) Mapping areas where natural resources occur Recording mountain heights D Determining an exact location D Collecting satellite imagery Analyzing geographic data Charting the distance covered when walking your dog.

The spacing of what feature indicates how steep a slope is? a blue lines b v-shapes C contour intervals d contour lines

The section of highway called The Connector is found in what metropolitan area? 1) New York City 2) Atlanta 3) Washington D.C. 4) Los Angeles