SSA - EARTH REVIEW (6-8th)

Multiple Choice

Why is understanding the rock cycle important for understanding Earth's surface changes?

• Because it explains how rocks are formed and transformed, which affects landscapes and ecosystems.

• Because it tells us about the weather only.

• Because it helps us predict earthquakes directly.

• Because it is only important for geologists.

Multiple Choice

Which type of rock is formed when sediments are pressed together?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Obsidian

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of mechanical weathering?

• Ice expansion

• Root expansion

• Acid rain

• Oxidation

Fill in the Blank

Sediments are moved from one location to another by wind, water, and ___.

Multiple Choice

Which process involves heat transfer by direct contact?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Reflection

Open Ended

Explain how heat from the Sun affects global patterns on Earth.

Multiple Choice

What causes the formation of different types of wind such as trade winds and westerlies?

• Differences in humidity

• Differences in air pressure

• Differences in rainfall

• Differences in sunlight

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains what causes ocean currents?

• Differences in density and temperature of ocean water

• Wind blowing across the surface

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the moon

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about weather and climate are correct?

• Weather is a short-term change in the atmosphere.

• Climate describes weather patterns over a long period.

• Weather and climate mean the same thing.

• Climate is only about temperature.

Open Ended

Describe how the composition and structure of the atmosphere protect life and insulate the planet.

Fill in the Blank

The atmosphere is composed of about ___ percent nitrogen.

Multiple Choice

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for burning up most meteors before they reach Earth?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

Multiple Choice

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere absorbs most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation and helps maintain a stable temperature?

• Ozone layer

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Hydrosphere

Fill in the Blank

The force exerted by the weight of air is called ___.

Open Ended

Explain how air pressure changes with altitude and how this affects wind formation.

Open Ended

Describe how the geosphere and hydrosphere interact with each other, providing an example.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered Earth's spheres?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Cryosphere

• Lithosphere

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of landforms found on Earth?

• Delta

• Lake

• Peninsula

• Atmosphere

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of land degradation caused by human activities?

• Deforestation

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Open Ended

Explain how fossils and rocks provide evidence of changes in Earth’s history.

Fill in the Blank

The law of ___ states that the oldest rocks are found at the bottom of undisturbed sedimentary layers.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are methods used to determine the age of rocks and fossils?

• Absolute Dating

• Radiometric Dating

• Relative Dating

• Photosynthesis

Multiple Choice

Which natural evidence can be used to study changes in Earth’s environment and climate?

• Ice cores

• Clouds

• Rainfall

• Wind speed

Open Ended

Describe how the movement of Earth’s crustal plates can affect the planet’s surface.

Fill in the Blank

Describe one way in which the rock cycle is related to both surface and subsurface events on Earth.