5th Grade Earth Science Quiz

Earth’s outer core is made of _____.

• liquid metal
• solid rock
• liquid rock
• solid metal

Which two earth systems interact to cause landslides?

• Atmosphere and hydrosphere
• Geosphere and biosphere
• Hydrosphere and atmosphere
• Geosphere and hydrosphere

When snow or sleet occurs with high winds and cold air temperatures it is called a _____.

• Blizzard
• Tropical storm
• Tornado
• Hurricane

Mountain building occurs as a result of Earth's plates moving in _____ directions.

• The same direction
• Different directions

A(n) _____ is one that had erupted recently.

• Volcano eruption
• Hurricane
• Erosion
• Earthquake

Animals that are at risk of being extinct are called ____.

• Deforested
• Endangered
• Consumers
• Native

The addition of harmful materials to soil, air, or water is _____.

• Pollution
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Evaporation

The _____ is the deepest layer of the Earth.

• Core
• Crust

The preservation or protection of natural resources is called ____________.

• Conservation
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Evaporation

Which of the following is an example of a natural event that can change ecosystems?

• A volcano erupting
• A forest fire started by humans
• Toxic smoke pouring out into the atmosphere from a company