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Look at the four positions of Earth with respect to the sun. Argentina is located on the Tropic of Capricorn. At what position of Earth, will the sun be exactly overhead at Argentina? (3 points)

The picture below shows the Grand Canyon and the Big Island of Hawaii. Which of these charts best describes the processes responsible for the formation of the two mountains? (5 points)

The diagram below shows two Earth events. Which of these statements best describes the difference between the two events shown in the diagram? (3 points)

The table below shows the average monthly temperatures of four locations. Month April May June July Aug Sept Oct Average temperature in Location A (in degrees Celsius) 24.0 25.9 27.4 28.1 28.2 27.7 25.7 Average temperature in Location B (in degrees Celsius) 18.6 21.9 26.6 27.8 26.1 25.6 23.1 Average temperature in Location C (in degrees Celsius) 24.7 27.9 29.1 30.6 34.8 32.8 31.5 Average temperature in Location D (in degrees Celsius) 18.9 20. 25.8 28.1 28.6 25.3 22.9 Based on the table, which of these locations is most likely situated near the ocean? (4 points)

Look at the four positions of Earth with respect to the sun. The Gulf of California is located on the Tropic of Cancer. At what position of Earth, will the sun be exactly overhead at the Gulf of California? (3 points)

Strong winds produce waves in the ocean. This is an example of interaction between the ocean and the (4 points)

The table below shows the average monthly temperatures of four locations. Month April May June July Aug Sept Oct Average temperature in Location A (in degrees Celsius) 24.0 25.9 27.4 28.1 28.2 27.7 25.7 Average temperature in Location B (in degrees Celsius) 18.6 21.9 26.6 27.8 26.1 25.6 23.1 Average temperature in Location C (in degrees Celsius) 24.7 27.9 29.1 30.6 34.8 32.8 31.5 Average temperature in Location D (in degrees Celsius) 18.9 20. 25.8 28.1 28.6 25.3 22.9 Based on the table, which of these locations is most likely situated near the ocean? (4 points)

Look at the diagram shown below. Which of these locations on Earth will most likely experience the highest tide? (4 points)

Tiara filled completely four identical cups with different liquids. Three of the cups were filled with freshwater from different locations and one cup was filled with ocean water. The density of water in the four cups was measured and recorded in the table below. Cup Density of liquid (in gram per milliliter) 1 1.025 2 1.000 3 1.012 4 1.019 Into which of these cups did Tiara most likely fill ocean water? (4 points)

Scientists use models of volcanoes to (5 points)