1. the majority of the water cycle involves interactions between which 2 of earth's spheres?
a. hydrosphere and mesosphere
b. hydrosphere and atmosphere
c. geosphere and biosphere
d. lithosphere and asthenosphere

2. how is carbon most often released from limestone reservoirs into the atmosphere?
a. formation of stalagmites and stalactites in limestone caves
b. abrasion of the limestone by wind-blown sediments
c. destruction of limestone by lichens and other life forms
d. chemical reaction between limestone and rainwater

3. on what sample below would carbon-14 be most useful for dating?
a. rocks from the archaen
b. stromatolites
c. tyrannosaurus rex bones
d. mummies from egypt

4. clouds can trap heat and make nights warmer than clear nights. what is the source of this trapped heat?
a. air particle friction in the atmosphere
b. heat absorbed during daylight
c. earth's interior heat mechanism
d. tropical winds with high moisture

5. what time of year is it most effective to broadcast tornado safety public safety announcements?
a. spring
b. fall
c. summer
d. winter

6. non-coastal cities faced what kind of danger from hurricanes?
a. flooding
b. lightening
c. high winds
d. storm surge

7. on what criteria is the digits scale for tornadoes based?
a. duration of storms
b. amount of destruction
c. storm surge height
d. wind velocity

8. which of the following about the coriolis effect is correct?
a. the coriolis effect works at right angles to the direction of air flow.
b. the coriolis effect does not affect wind direction.
c. a stronger wind will be less impacted by the coriolis effect.
d. the coriolis effect is weakest at the poles.

9. 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?
a. mineral
b. sedimentary
c. igneous
d. metamorphic