Pre-Test -Earth's Resources and Celestial Events (7&8)

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The phases of the Moon

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Oil

What is the main cause of a solar eclipse?

• The Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

• The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth

• The Sun passing between the Earth and the Moon

• The Earth passing between the Moon and the Sun

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Wind energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Petroleum

• Geothermal energy

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

During which phase of the Moon does a lunar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

Which of the following best describes the water cycle?

• A linear process

• A closed loop system

• A one-time event

• An unpredictable phenomenon

What is the primary reason for the occurrence of tides on Earth?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The gravitational pull of the Sun

• The wind patterns on Earth

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Biomass

• Wind

• Uranium

• Tidal energy

What is the term for the movement of water from plants to the atmosphere?

• Transpiration

• Infiltration

• Runoff

• Percolation