Which event is a direct result of evaporation and transpiration?

(1) The atmosphere warms.

(2) Cloud cover decreases.

(3) Moisture enters the atmosphere.

(4) Moisture leaves the atmosphere.

Once the surface of Lake Erie completely freezes over with ice, the amount of snow from each snowstorm is usually reduced. Explain why a covering of ice on Lake Erie may cause the amount of snow from snowstorms to be reduced.

What is the primary source of energy for ocean currents and waves?

(1) the moon

(2) the atmosphere

(3) the continents

(4) the sun

Under which condition would a climate be classified as humid?

(1) When the soil moisture is being used all year long-

(2) When the annual precipitation equals the annual potenital evapotranspiration.

(3) When the annual precipitation is much greater than the arnual evapotranspiration.

(4) When the annual precipitation is much less than the annual potential evapotranspiration.

Which ocean current transports warm water away from Earth's equatorial region?

(1) Brazil Current

(2) West Australia Current

(3) Falkland Current

(4) California Current

The graph below represents the relationship between the intensity and wavelength of the sun's electromagnetic radiation.

Which statement is best supported by the graph?

(1) The infrared radiation given off by the sun occurs at a wavelength of 2000 angstroms.

(2) The maximum intensity of radiation given off by the sun occurs in the visible region.

(3) The infrared radiation given off by the sun has a shorter wavelength than ultraviolet radiation.

(4) The electromagnetic energy given off by the sun consists of a single wavelength.

Which THREE factors were part of European imperialism?

a) exploitation of foreign regions for natural resources

b) opposition to the enslavement of Africans

c) promotion of the idea of white superiority

d) the popularity of Islam in Northern Africa

e) the spread of the English language in South Asia

Which three statements correctly describe the outcomes of the Latin American revolutions?

a) Many revolutions took years to accomplish.

b) European countries lost valuable lands.

c) All the leaders were jailed in Spain.

d) France owned new territories In South America.

e) Revolutionaries became heroes in their countries.

Why did Martin Luther criticize the Roman Catholic Church?

a) It was in favor of sola scriptura.

b) It was encouraging science.

c) It was using indulgences for financial benefits.

d) It condemned corruption.

What were the effects of the Scientific Revolution? Explain the Scientific Revolution's impact on scientific thinking worldwide.

Which two events in Britain indirectly influenced the American revolution?

Which sentence describes how the migration of farmers from rural to urban areas affected Europe?

a) Many villages were abandoned, leading to lower food production.

b) The number and population of cities increased rapidly.

c) Most farmers in rural areas prospered because more land was available.

d) Governments began to regulate industries to ensure the welfare of workers.

Which New York State location is most likely to experience the heaviest winter snowfall when the surface winds are blowing from the west or north-west?

(1) New York City

(2) Binghamton

(3) Oswego

(4) Plattsburgh

The most logical conclusion that can be made from the relationship between the altitude of the sun throughout the day and the amount of insolation is that, as the sun's altitude

(1) increases, the insolation increases

(2) increases, the insolation decreases

(3) decreases, the insolation increases

(4) decreases, the insolation remains the same