Quiz about 5th Grade 5th 6 Weeks

Question 1

When comparing weathering and erosion, which statement is true?

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weathering and erosion result in the formation of sedimentary rock.

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weathering and erosion cause glaciers to form

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weathering and erosion always deposit sediment as the occur

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weathering and erosion cause volcanoes to erupt

Question 2

All of these processes are related to the formation of sedimentary rocks EXCEPT

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condensation

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compaction

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cementation

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deposition

Question 3

What process results in the formation of fossil fuels?

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pressure on the remains of plants and animals

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depositing of pollution on ocean floor

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melting of small rocks

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weathering and erosion of large rocks

Question 4

Which of the following is the product of a plant heated, pressured, and compacted for ten centuries?

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oil

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soil

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new trees

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seeds

Question 5

Which of the following tools would help a person find their way if they were lost in the forest?

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compass

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stop watch

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microscope

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meter stick

Question 6

Which of these shows person using an alternative energy source to perform a task?

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Option C is correct

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A.

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B.

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D.

Question 7

Which form of energy is used to turn on a light switch?

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mechanical energy

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light energy

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thermal energy

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electrical energy

Question 8

A windmill uses the same type of energy as-

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a pinwheel powered by mechanical energy

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a solar panel powered by light energy

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an iron powered by thermal energy

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a fan powered by electric energy

Question 9

Which of the following forms of energy is released when wood is burned?

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light

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magnetic

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solar

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electrical

Question 10

What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake cakes?

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electrical and thermal

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mechanical and electrical

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thermal and mechanical

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light and sound

Question 11

Which method of generating electricity does not use alternative resources?

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nuclear energy

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windmill

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solar panels

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dam

Question 12

Electricity can be produced by the movement of water? What is this called?

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hydroelectric energy

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solar energy

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wind energy

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biofuel energy

Question 13

Which of these resources is classified in the same category as coal?

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petroleum

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wood

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wind

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corn oil

Question 14

Which forms of alternative energy resources are most impacted by environmental conditions?

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solar and wind

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geothermal and petroleum

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natural gas and biofuels

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hydroelectric and nuclear

Question 15

Sunspots appear to be darker than the rest of the sun"s surface because they are-

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cooler than the rest of the sun's surface

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partially hidden from view

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in the shadow of the sun's corona

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made of dark-colored minerals

Question 16

A rock taken from the moon is different from this rock on Earth how?

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its weight

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its mass

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its shape

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its length

Question 17

Many energy sources burn fuel to boil water and then use the steam to turn a generator. Which alternative energy sources use different methods to turn a generator?

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wind and hydroelectric

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biofuels and nuclear

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petroleum and solar

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geothermal and natural gas

Question 18

Solar energy, geothermal energy, hydroelectric energy, and wind energy would all be titled?

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Alternative Energy Resources

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Biofuels

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Examples of Nonrenewable Energy

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Examples of Natural Resources

Question 19

A student has a magnet and some coins. What question could be answered by using only the magnet and the coins?

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Do any of the coins contain iron?

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Which coin is most valuable?

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How many coins equal one dollar?

Question 20

How do plants growing on a pond form fossil fuels?

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The dead plants sink to the bottom and get buried by sediment for millions of years.

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The dead plants get buried for millions of years and form fossils that attract carbon.

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The dead plants sink to the bottom of the pond and are consumed by decomposers.

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The dead plants produce carbon that is consumed by fish, which form fossils.

Question 21

Plants prevent soil erosion by-

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holding dirt in place with their roots

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the process of photosynthesis

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releasing water through transpiration

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providing food for herbivores

Question 22

Solid rock- weathering, erosion, and deposition -beach sand - ? - sandstone Which two processes complete this diagram

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compaction and cementation

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melting and cooling

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erosion and compaction

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evaporation and dissolving

Question 23

All of these are related to the formation of oil or natural gas EXCEPT-

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active volcanoes

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decomposed animals

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decayed plants

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sedimentary rocks

Question 24

Rocks will break into smaller pieces called

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sediments

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crust

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fossils

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plates

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a step in the production of coal?

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Animals died and were covered by sediment

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Plants died and were covered by sediment

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Heat, pressure, and time change the peat to lignite

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Time and pressure changes dead plant material to peat

Question 26

How can layers of sediment under an ocean become rock over many years?

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The weight of the water compacts the sediment into rock

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Sand in the sediment melts and turns into rock

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Changing water temperatures turn sand in the sediment into rock

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Pollution caused by humans turns the sediment into rock

Question 27

What is the process that causes clouds to form?

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condensation

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evaporation

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precipitation

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runoff

Question 28

Evaporation if part of the water cycle. What happens for evaporation to occur?

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A liquid changes to a gas

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A gas changes to a liquid

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A liquid changes to a solid

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A gas changes to a solid

Question 29

When water evaporates from the ocean, the amount of water in the air-

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increases

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decreases

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stays the same

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disappears

Question 30

When water droplets condense, they form-

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clouds

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puddles

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sunshine

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runoff

Question 31

Which of the following is a change caused by the Sun?

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The Sun's energy heats Earth, contributing to evaporation

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The Sun's energy is reflected off high mountains, causing cold temperatures

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The Sun's energy causes lava to boil and erupt from volcanoes

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The Sun's energy melts snow crystal n clouds, causing rain

Question 32

In which container will the water evaporate most quickly?

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30 degrees Celcius

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5 degrees Celcius

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21 degrees Celcius

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11 degrees Celcius

Question 33

Which statement best explains the formation of sedimentary rock?

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When sediment is compressed and cemented together, sedimentary rock is formed

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When water seeps into rocks and freezes, it expands in size and breaks down large rocks to form sedimentary rock

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When heat and pressure are applied to the remains of prehistoric plants and trees that have been covered with soil, sedimentary rock is formed

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When erosion of sediment occurs, sedimentary rock is formed

Question 34

Fossil fuels formed over a long period of time because heat and pressure were applied to-

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organisms buried in the ground

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carbon filtered through limestone

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bacteria on top of the muc

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nitrogen mixed in the water

Question 35

Since sedimentary rocks are formed in layers, the oldest rocks would most likely be found in the layer-

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Farthest below the Earth's surface

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Located near the surface of the Earth

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With the darkest color of the sediments

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Nearest an ocean or river

Question 36

Which is most likely formed when particles of sand, clay, and sea shells are pressed together under layers of rock?

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Sedimentary rocks

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Diamonds

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Fault lines

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Large bricks

Question 37

Which conclusion is best supported by the data?

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The plants that received 8 hours of sunlight a day grew the most

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The plants that received 4 hours of sunlight a day had the most leaves

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The plants given less than 6 hours of sunlight a day had the thickest stems

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The plants given more than 10 hours of sunlight a day wilted

Question 38

On a recent field trip, students found a 20 cm salamander. The salamander had four toes on its front feet and five toes on its back feet. The students mostly likely found which type of salamander?

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Spotted salamander

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Gulf Coast water dog

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Smallmouth salamander

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Texas blind salamander

Question 39

Based on the information above, which step in the sedimentary rock formation process is known as deposition?

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Step 3

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 4

Question 40

The student fills each can with a different type of soil and then adds 200 ml of water to each ca. The graduated cylinders in the diagram below show the amount of water that drains though the soil and out the bottom of each can. Which type of soil will most likely stop water from flowing to the deepest roots of these plants?

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Soil 3

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Soil 1

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Soil 2

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Soil 4

Question 41

The finger-like formations in the cavern shown above are called stalactites and stalagmites. Which process most likely formed these stalactites and stalagmites?

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slow deposition of minerals

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fast erosion of soil

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fast rising of water

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slow cooling of air

Question 42

The letter Q in the picture can best be described as:

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precipitation

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condensation

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evaporation

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transpiration

Question 43

Which diagram models the process of compaction leading to the formation of sedimentary rock?

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Option B is correct

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A.

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C.

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D.

Question 44

The earth is changed through weathering and erosion. These two processes work together. When comparing these two processes, which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

Weathering and erosion result in the formation of sedimentary rock.

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Weathering and erosion cause glaciers to form on the earth's surface.

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Weathering and erosion always deposit sediment as they occur.

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Weathering and erosion cause volcanoes to erupt on a regular basis.

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