Which of the following is a process that occurs only in the biosphere? (2 points)

Which of the following severe weather events is not likely to result in flooding? (2 points)

People pave over a large field to build a parking lot. Which of the following describes how this action will likely affect the water cycle for this region? (2 points)

Which of these processes describes the effect Earth’s atmosphere has on Earth’s biosphere? (2 points)

One student made the incomplete diagram shown below to represent the relationship between magma, igneous rocks, and sedimentary rocks: Which of these is the correct next step to complete the diagram? (4 points)

How does energy from the sun affect the motion of molecules in a solid compared to molecules in a gas? (2 points)

Most of the sun’s heat falls on the equator. Although the poles receive very little sunlight, they are warmer than expected. Which of these statements describes how the sun’s heat reaches the poles? (3 points)

Two states of matter present in the water cycle are described below. State 1: Spreads across the entire volume of its container and takes its shape. State 2: Has a fixed shape. Which of these statements is correct about the two states of matter? (3 points)

People build a dam to create a reservoir that supplies water a nearby city needs. Which of the following describes the effect this action will likely have on the water cycle for this region? (2 points)

Which statement below best describes the temperature of the atmosphere at various altitudes? (2 points)