Earth Science Quiz

Most precipitation begins as: __________.

• Ice crystals

• Sand
• Lava
• Ice cubes

Daily weather changes more than __________.

• the seasons
• climate

• the speed of light
• the rotation of the earth

Cooling air causes __________ in the water cycle.

• precipitation
• sublimation
• condensation
• evaporation

What could help prevent a landslide? __________.

• Planting more trees
• Ignoring warning signs
• Heavy construction in the area
• Building more houses

Along a coastline, what would be the major cause of erosion? __________.

• Action of waves and currents
• Glacial movement
• Wind erosion
• Volcanic activity

A landform that could erode quickly? __________.

• plain

• plateau

• hill

• rocky mountain

Erosion is __________.

• the process of preserving rocks and soil by natural forces
• the process of wearing away or breaking down of rocks and soil by natural forces such as water, wind, and ice
• the process of creating new landforms by natural forces
• the process of building up rocks and soil by natural forces

What are the forms of water during the water cycle? __________.

• Hot, warm, and cold
• Round, square, and triangle
• Red, blue, and green
• Solid, liquid, and gas

Which sphere of Earth contains water vapor? __________.

• Geosphere
• Biosphere
• Lithosphere
• Atmosphere

Are water vapors constantly moving? __________.

• Only at night
• Sometimes
• Yes
• No