WorksheetsFinal Review
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
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1.
What is considered a good insulator of heat?
a)
aluminum, because it allows heat to flow easily
b)
glass, because it allows heat to flow easily
c)
plastic, because heat is unable to flow easily through it
d)
silver, because heat is unable to flow easily through it
2.
Why are there high and low tides on Earth?
a)
They are due to changes in the moon's tilt on its axis.
b)
They are due to the gravitational pull between Earth and the moon.
c)
They are due to the magnetic force between Earth and the moon.
d)
They are due to changes in the moon's speed every month.
3.
Which contributes to Earth's ability to sustain life?
a)
The atmosphere allows all of the sun's radiation to enter due to Earth's distance from the sun.
b)
The atmosphere prevents all space debris from reaching the surface due to the ozone layer.
c)
The atmosphere is extremely thin due to the temperatures of the sun.
d)
The atmosphere is breathable due to the unique mixture of gases.
4.
How does gravity support life on Earth?
a)
by forcing Earth to continuously spin on its axis, which contributes to day and night
b)
by causing changes in the distance between Earth and the sun, which contributes to the seasons
c)
by keeping water and gases in the atmosphere close to Earth's surface, which contributes to life processes
d)
by preventing meteors and comets from hitting Earth's surface, which protects living organisms from space fragments
5.
What is the basic composition of Earth's core?
a)
the solid inner core is surrounded by a liquid outer core
b)
the liquid inner core is surrounded by a sold outer core
c)
both of the inner core and the outer core are solid
d)
both the inner core and outer core are liquid
6.
Which best explains the movement of tectonic plates?
a)
they move several miles each year because of convection within Earth
b)
they move several centimeters each year because of convection within Earth
c)
They move several feet each year because of convection within Earth
d)
they move several kilometers each year because of convection within Earth
7.
Which best explains the relationship between parent rock and soil composition?
a)
weathered parent rock determines the number of organisms found in the soil
b)
weathered parent rock determines the amount of air found in the soil
c)
weathered parent rock is the largest component of soil
d)
weathered parent rock is the smallest component of soil
8.
Tulips are flowers that typically bloom in the spring. How could tulips be forced to bloom in winter?
a)
by limiting pruning and trimming of the tulips
b)
by reducing water levels and nutrient uptake by the tulips
c)
by elevating oxygen levels and supplying organic matter to the tulips
d)
by increasing temperature and lengthening daylight for the tulips
9.
How does sound usually travel?
a)
an object vibrates and those vibrations travel through the air in one direction as transverse waves.
b)
an object vibrates, and those vibrations carry air in one direction as longitudinal waves.
c)
An object vibrates, and those vibrations carry air in all directions as transverse waves.
d)
An object vibrates, and those vibrations travel through the air in all directions as longitudinal waves.
10.
Which is true for every atom of an element?
a)
it can be seen with a magnifying glass
b)
it is joined together with another atom
c)
it has mass and volume
d)
it is weightless
11.
A student has two pieces of aluminum foil. Each piece can be folded and rolled into a wire. Why do both pieces of aluminum foil behave the same way?
a)
They are composed of the same type of atoms
b)
They are composed of different types of atoms
c)
They have the same physical properties, but different chemical properties
d)
they have the same chemical properties, but different physical properties.
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