Earth Science Graph Analysis

Earth Science Graph Analysis

Carefully analyze each graph provided and answer the questions that follow. Use your knowledge of Earth Science to interpret the data.

1. The graph below shows average global temperature anomalies over several decades. What trend do you observe in the global temperature from 1950 to 2000?

2. Which earthquake magnitude (on the Richter scale) is approximately 100 times stronger than a magnitude 5 earthquake?

3. Based on the pie chart, which two gases make up the majority of Earth's atmosphere? Estimate their combined percentage.

4. Complete the following sentences about the water cycle using the terms from the word bank.

a. Water changes from a liquid to a gas during  .

b. Clouds are formed through the process of  .

c. Rain, snow, or hail falling from the sky is a form of  .

d. Water flowing over the land surface, often into rivers, is called  .

5. Indicate whether each statement about plate tectonics is True or False.

a. The Earth's crust is broken into large pieces called tectonic plates.

b. Earthquakes and volcanoes primarily occur in the middle of tectonic plates.

6. Imagine you are given a climate graph showing average monthly temperature and precipitation for a specific city. Describe how you would use this graph to determine if the city has a desert, tropical, or polar climate. What key features would you look for in the temperature and precipitation lines/bars for each climate type?