1. The majority of the water cycle involves interactions between which 2 of Earth's spheres?
   

AHydrosphere and Mesosphere

BHydrosphere and Atmosphere

CGeosphere and Biosphere

DLithosphere and Asthenosphere

1. How is carbon most often released from limestone reservoirs into the atmosphere?
   

AFormation of stalagmites and stalactites in limestone caves

BAbrasion of the limestone by wind-blown sediments

CDestruction of limestone by lichens and other life forms

DChemical reaction between limestone and rainwater

1. On what sample below would Carbon-14 be most useful for dating?
   

ARocks from the Archaen

BStromatolites

CTyrannosaurus Rex bones

DMummies from Egypt

1. Clouds can trap heat and make nights warmer than clear nights. What is the source of this trapped heat?
   

AAir particle friction in the atmosphere

BHeat absorbed during daylight

CEarth's interior heat mechanism

DTropical winds with high moisture

1. What time of year is it most effective to broadcast tornado safety public safety announcements?
   

ASpring

BFall

CSummer

DWinter

1. Non-coastal cities faced what kind of danger from hurricanes?
   

AFlooding

BLightening

CHigh winds

DStorm surge

1. On what criteria is the Digits scale for Tornadoes based?
   

ADuration of Storms

BAmount of Destruction

CStorm surge height

DWind Velocity

1. Which of the following about the Coriolis effect is correct?
   

AThe Coriolis effect works at right angles to the direction of air flow.

BThe Coriolis effect does not affect wind direction.

CA stronger wind will be less impacted by the Coriolis effect.

DThe Coriolis effect is weakest at the poles.

1. While collecting samples of rocks, a scientist collects several samples that contain fossils. What is most likely the type of rock in the scientist's samples?
   

AMineral

BSedimentary

CIgneous

DMetamorphic