Sophia - Environmental Science - Unit 2 Challenge 1

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1 — Earth Systems Recognize the different systems that work together to create earth systems. Life on the planet is made possible by a particular arrangement and balance of many systems. One exa... mple is the geologic system, which includes __________.  a.) food chains and food webs  b.) climate and water systems  c.) carbon, water and nitrogen cycles  d.) photosynthesis 2 — Earth's Features Determine an area's climate based on its physical features. As a person climbs a mountain, ____________.  a.) the probability of rain decreases  b.) the temperatures grow colder  c.) the temperature is warmer  d.) the chances of precipitation increase 3 — Biomes Identify the key characteristics of each of the major biomes. Which of the following descriptions corresponds with the tundra biome?  a.) A layer of permafrost is here all year.  b.) Most grazing animals live here.  c.) Animals are smaller here and typically nocturnal.  d.) There is little to no topsoil and few nutrients here. 4 — Natural Resources Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Which of the following is a renewable resource?  a.) Minerals  b.) Petroleum  c.) Coal  d.) Wood [Show More]

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