Formation of Oceans on Earth Quiz

Formation of Oceans on Earth Quiz

2nd Grade

37 Qs

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Formation of Oceans on Earth Quiz

Formation of Oceans on Earth Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

2nd Grade

Hard

Created by

Kathleen Peterson

FREE Resource

37 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did oceans form on Earth?

After the appearance of life

Early in Earth's history

During the dinosaur era

At the beginning of the human era

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the sources of water for the formation of oceans?

Gases from the sun

Liquid water from underground reservoirs

Gases (water vapor) from volcanoes

Water imported by humans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did water from comets and asteroids contribute to the formation of oceans?

By bringing frozen water that melted on Earth

By creating atmospheric water vapor

By generating heat to evaporate existing water sources

By transporting water in liquid form

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to tectonic plates over time that affects the oceans?

They dissolve into the ocean water

They cause the ocean volume to increase

They move, leading to the formation of new oceans and the disappearance of old ones

They prevent any changes in the ocean

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Has the volume of water in the oceans changed over time?

Yes, it has increased significantly

Yes, it has decreased significantly

No, it has remained constant

The text does not provide this information

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average salinity of seawater?

25 parts per thousand

35 parts per thousand

45 parts per thousand

55 parts per thousand

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have minerals and salts been moved into rivers and streams?

Evaporation of seawater

Rain washing over rocks

The flow of underground aquifers

Melting of polar ice caps

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