Level 8 Earth Pre-test

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 shape of Earth's orbit

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Oil

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Fossiliferous

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

• Biomass

• Uranium

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 type of rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Volcanic

What is the main cause of a lunar 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 Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun

Which of the following processes can transform sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

• Melting

• Erosion

• Heat and pressure

• Cooling

Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?

• Granite

• Basalt

• Limestone

• Marble

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

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the Sun

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The wind patterns on Earth