Stanford Achievement Test Stanford Achievement Environment and Earth Science 3

Question 1

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?

Accepted Answer

Crust

Answer

Earth's crust is the thinnest layer, ranging from about 5 km thick under oceans to about 70 km thick under continents.

Question 2

What is the term for animals that eat only plants?

Accepted Answer

Herbivores

Answer

Herbivores are animals that consume only plant material, such as deer, rabbits, and caterpillars.

Question 3

What happens during evaporation in the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

Liquid water becomes water vapor

Answer

During evaporation, liquid water absorbs heat energy and transforms into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

Question 4

What is habitat loss?

Accepted Answer

The destruction or degradation of the natural environment where animals live

Answer

Habitat loss occurs when natural environments are destroyed or damaged by human activities like deforestation or urban development, threatening wildlife.

Question 5

What is the term for the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

Accepted Answer

Climate

Answer

Climate refers to the average weather patterns of a region measured over 30 or more years, while weather describes day-to-day conditions.

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Stanford Achievement Test Stanford Achievement Environment and Earth Science 3