Acid Rain and Soil Neutralization Quiz
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Why are rice hulls and straws burned before planting the next set of crops?

  • To deplete the soil of nutrients
  • To increase the pH of the soil
  • To neutralize acidic soil (correct)
  • To reduce soil erosion
  • What causes acid rain to occur?

  • Sulfur released in burning fossil fuels combining with water in the atmosphere (correct)
  • Excess hydrogen being released into the atmosphere to produce acids
  • Evaporation of phosphorus-rich water forming phosphoric acid
  • Carbon dioxide combining with water in the atmosphere
  • Why is integrating nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into the biosphere's nitrogen cycle challenging?

  • Nitrogen is very abundant in the atmosphere
  • Oceans quickly absorb nitrogen gas
  • Few organisms can directly utilize atmospheric nitrogen (correct)
  • Living organisms quickly absorb nitrogen gas
  • Which statement about the greenhouse effect is incorrect?

    <p>Greenhouse effect leads to cooling of the earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between earthquake intensity and magnitude?

    <p>Intensity is a measure of how much damage an earthquake causes at the surface while magnitude is the strength of the quake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In comparing the speed of sound in liquids, gases, and solids, where is the speed of sound usually lowest?

    <p>Solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which has a greater density: a lake full of water or a cupful of water?

    <p>They have the same density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does a stainless steel spoon feel colder than a plastic spoon?

    <p>Stainless steel conducts heat away from the hand faster than plastic does.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of earthquake measurement, what is typically measured with a seismograph?

    <p>Energy of the earthquake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does earthquake intensity measure?

    <p>Effects at the earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process would most likely contribute to the formation of fog?

    <p>Radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why the sun appears to rise in the east?

    <p>The earth rotates from west to east.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a voltage of 100 volts produces a current of 5 amperes in an electrical device, what is the resistance?

    <p>20 Ohms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does freezing water between rock particles have on rocks?

    <p>Causes mechanical weathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two familiar names correspond to Amihan and Habagat, known internationally as ______ and ______ respectively?

    <p>Northeast and southwest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be a likely consequence if grasshopper populations increased?

    <p>Bird populations would decline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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