Earth Science Graph Analysis
Analyze various graphs related to Earth Science phenomena, including climate data, seismic activity, and atmospheric composition.
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Earth Science Graph Analysis
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Read each question carefully and analyze the provided graphs to answer accurately.
The graph below shows global annual mean temperature anomalies relative to the 1951-1980 average. Analyze the graph and answer the questions that follow.
1. Describe the general trend of global temperature anomalies from the beginning of the graph to the end.
2. In which decade did the global temperature anomaly first consistently rise above 0°C?
1950s
1970s
1980s
1990s
The graph illustrates the travel times of P-waves and S-waves through the Earth. Use the graph to answer the following questions.
3. Approximately how much longer does it take for an S-wave to travel 4000 km compared to a P-wave?
True
False
4. P-waves always arrive at a seismic station before S-waves.
True
False
The pie chart shows the approximate composition of Earth's atmosphere by volume. Fill in the blanks with the correct atmospheric gases.
5. The largest component of Earth's atmosphere is .
6. The second most abundant gas, essential for respiration, is .
7. Other trace gases, including argon and carbon dioxide, make up the remaining of the atmosphere.