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WorksheetsEarth Science Review
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
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Class
Date
1.
Philip shared his rock collection with his class. He prepared a matching quiz to take to see how much his classmates knew about rocks. Read the question in Column A, and match it with its answer in Column B.
What is the answer for question 4?
What is the answer for question 4?
a)
J
b)
K
c)
L
d)
M
2.
The majority of the Earth is covered by water.
Where can most of the Earth's fresh water be found?
Where can most of the Earth's fresh water be found?
a)
in the oceans
b)
in the underground water tables
c)
in glaciers and icecaps
d)
in rivers and streams
3.
Which destructive process is represented by the diagram?
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
earthquake
d)
deposition
4.
Look at this picture of the Grand Canyon.
Which formed the Grand Canyon?
Which formed the Grand Canyon?
a)
erosion
b)
glaciers
c)
a series of earthquakes
d)
clear cutting of forest
5.
A canyon is formed between two mountain peaks.
Which agent of erosion is responsible for this new landform?
Which agent of erosion is responsible for this new landform?
a)
glaciers
b)
gravity
c)
water
d)
wind
6.
Which best describes the two processes of deposition and erosion?
a)
Deposition is a constructive process, and erosion is a destructive process.
b)
Deposition is a destructive process, and erosion is a constructive process.
c)
Deposition and erosion are both constructive processes.
d)
Deposition and erosion are both destructive processes.
7.
Using the information from the chart provided, which location would be most affected by erosion by water and wind?
a)
coastline
b)
mountain
c)
plain
d)
valley
8.
The pictures in the chart are examples of various landforms.
Which landform is shown in picture 1?
Which landform is shown in picture 1?
a)
delta
b)
floodplain
c)
moraine
d)
sand dune
9.
The pictures show events that can affect landforms.
Which picture does not show an occurrence that aids in the process of erosion?
Which picture does not show an occurrence that aids in the process of erosion?
a)
burrowing animal
b)
earthquake
c)
flowing river
d)
glacier
10.
When a dam is built, how does it change the natural pattern of erosion and deposition up river from the dam?
a)
Erosion and deposition increase.
b)
Erosion decreases, and deposition increases.
c)
Erosion and deposition decrease.
d)
Erosion increases, and deposition decreases.
11.
Where is the evidence of erosion by a glacier in the diagram?
a)
the peaks of mountains are rounded
b)
the peaks of mountains are pointed
c)
at the crevasse in between the mountains in the U-shaped valley
d)
at the crevasse in between the mountains in the V-shaped valley
12.
What factor works to accelerate the most erosion in a desert and along a coastline?
a)
windy conditions
b)
sandy soil
c)
little vegetation to hold soil in place
d)
warm temperatures
13.
What does the weather tool called a hygrometer measure?
a)
wind speed
b)
water vapor
c)
temperature
d)
atmospheric pressure
14.
Mississippi rarely has drought conditions. Which weather condition helps keep the chance of a drought in Mississippi low?
a)
high temperatures
b)
humid weather
c)
very little snow
d)
a lot of rain
15.
Tomas read this 4-day weather forecast.
Which statement is a correct opinion of the 4-day weather forecast?
Which statement is a correct opinion of the 4-day weather forecast?
a)
The chance of rain increases from Monday through Thursday.
b)
The predicted high temperature is above 90 degrees F Monday through Thursday
c)
The wind speed is consistent for all 4 days.
d)
Precipitation is least likely to occur on Thursday.
16.
Study the water cycle diagram.
What happens at point D that causes erosion?
What happens at point D that causes erosion?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
run-off
17.
This diagram represents a harmful impact on the Earth's environment caused by humans.
Which has most likely happened in the diagram between the summer of 2002 and the summer of 2003?
Which has most likely happened in the diagram between the summer of 2002 and the summer of 2003?
a)
acid rain
b)
clear cutting
c)
global warming
d)
ozone depletion
18.
Which is considered a renewable resource?
a)
copper
b)
extinct animal
c)
freshwater
d)
steel
19.
How do farms have a negative affect on the environment?
a)
providing more food for people to eat
b)
providing shelter for scavenger animals
c)
adding nutrients to the soil that end in water ways
d)
adding vegetation to the area
20.
Many people are working to develop ways to stop the damage to the Earth's environment.
Which is not a way to help save the environment?
Which is not a way to help save the environment?
a)
Mine more coal and drill less oil.
b)
Use contour plowing on farms.
c)
Use selective harvesting for land development.
d)
Preserve wetlands when developing land.
21.
Which is an example of a negative human impact on the environment?
a)
recycling solid waste
b)
draining wetlands
c)
creating wildlife refuges
d)
using solar energy sources
22.
What environmental problem was most directly worsened by the creation of automobiles?
a)
population growth
b)
seasonal flooding
c)
air pollution
d)
climate change
23.
Which human action has not helped in the preservation of species?
a)
developing wildlife refuges
b)
producing stronger insecticides
c)
passing and enforcing game laws
d)
protecting habitats
24.
The diagram shows the specific alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun.
If the moon were in between the Earth and sun, in what phase would the moon be in?
If the moon were in between the Earth and sun, in what phase would the moon be in?
a)
full moon
b)
new moon
c)
third quarter moon
d)
waxing crescent moon
25.
The diagram shows Earth at four different positions in its orbit around the sun.
About how long does it take Earth to move from position A to position D in the Earth's orbit around the sun in the diagram?
About how long does it take Earth to move from position A to position D in the Earth's orbit around the sun in the diagram?
a)
3 months
b)
6 months
c)
9 months
d)
12 months
26.
The motion of the Earth and its axis has been compared to the motion of a toy.
Which toy diagram shows the motion that is most like that of the Earth and its axis?
Which toy diagram shows the motion that is most like that of the Earth and its axis?
a)
robot
b)
spinning top
c)
whirling pinwheel
d)
windup mouse
27.
The diagram shows the orbit of planet A and planet B in a system like our solar system.
If the period of revolution for planet B is 55 days, which is most likely to be the period of revolution for planet A?
If the period of revolution for planet B is 55 days, which is most likely to be the period of revolution for planet A?
a)
95 days
b)
75 days
c)
55 days
d)
30 days
28.
The table shows the average distance of four planets from the sun and the appropriate time it takes those planets to orbit the sun.
Which summary of the data in the table is correct?
Which summary of the data in the table is correct?
a)
The number of moons increases according to the size of the planet.
b)
The mean temperature of each planet decrease according to the average distance from the sun.
c)
The revolution of each planet increases as its distance from the sun does.
d)
The surface gravity of each planet increases as the number of moon increases.
29.
The chart shows the eight planets in our solar system.
Which planets make up the outer group of planets?
Which planets make up the outer group of planets?
a)
Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus
b)
Earth, Mars, Neptune, Uranus
c)
Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus, Venus
d)
Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn
30.
The table shows the average distance of four planets from the sun and the appropriate time it takes those planets to orbit the sun.
Which statement is best supported by the data in this table?
Which statement is best supported by the data in this table?
a)
Earth takes less time to orbit the sun than Venus does.
b)
Mars takes less time to orbit the sun than Earth does.
c)
Mercury takes more time to orbit the sun than Venus does.
d)
Mars takes more time to orbit the sun than Earth does.
31.
Which summary of the data in the table is correct?
a)
The number of moons increases according to the size of the planet.
b)
The mean temperatures of each planet decrease according to the average distance from the sun.
c)
The revolution of each planet increases as its distance from the sun does.
d)
The surface gravity of each planet increases as the number of moons increases.
32.
A farmer in Andrew's neighborhood uses fertilizer to make his crops grow. Andrew has been studying ecosystems and is concerned about the effect the fertilizer could have on the pond near his house.
Which is a concern Andrew has for the pond?
Which is a concern Andrew has for the pond?
a)
The fertilizer could hurt the pond by decreasing the water in the pond.
b)
The fertilizer could hurt the pond by increasing plant growth.
c)
The fertilizer could hurt the pond by increasing the number of animals.
d)
The fertilizer could hurt the pond by decreasing the number of plants.
33.
Due to an increased use of fossil fuels, these resources are rapidly declining.
Which would help extend the time before fossil fuels run out?
Which would help extend the time before fossil fuels run out?
a)
decreased exploration
b)
decreased recycling
c)
increased use of renewable energy
d)
increased pollution regulations
34.
The table shows the population of two types of moths before construction began in their environment, one month after, and one year after the construction ended.
Which hypothesis does data in the table most likely support?
Which hypothesis does data in the table most likely support?
a)
The green moths adapted to the change in environment and turned gray.
b)
The environmental changes made it easier for the gray moths to survive.
c)
The gray moths began laying more eggs than the green moths.
d)
The environmental changes made it easier for the green moths to survive.
35.
Which would be a constant in the investigation?
a)
the growth of seeds
b)
the number of days observed
c)
the days the seeds germinated
d)
the soil used in each group
36.
An investigation was carried out using the two setups shown in the diagram. Each pot was identical and had the same type and amount of soil. Each plant received 4 ounces of water per day.
Which hypothesis could be tested using this setup?
Which hypothesis could be tested using this setup?
a)
Soil type affects plant growth.
b)
The color of light affects plant growth.
c)
Temperature affects plant growth.
d)
The amount of water affects plant growth.
37.
Juan examined a rock specimen during science class.
Which statement is an inference from his observations?
Which statement is an inference from his observations?
a)
The rock was formed by a volcano.
b)
The rock is a dark gray color.
c)
The rock has crystals in it.
d)
The rock is very shiny.
38.
Which would be an observation made by the students?
a)
It took 15 minutes for bubbles to form.
b)
The closer to the light the higher the rate of photosynthesis.
c)
The number of bubbles indicated how fast photosynthesis occurred.
d)
Water plants further than 100 cm from the light sources will have no bubbles form.
39.
A student examined some footprints left by an animal in an area that was muddy. The student recorded several statements about the footprints.
Which statement is an inference?
Which statement is an inference?
a)
There are three footprints in the mud.
b)
The depth of the deepest footprint is 3.6 cm.
c)
The footprints belong to a bear.
d)
The footprints are oriented in a north-south direction.
40.
Maria had two cans that were the same size. One can was white, and one can was black. She placed the same amount of water which was 100⁰C in each can and let them rest on her kitchen table for 60 minutes.
The room temperature in her kitchen was 20⁰C. She took the temperature of the water in each can every five minutes. She graphed her results. Maria's hypothesis was supported by the data.
What was Maria's hypothesis?
The room temperature in her kitchen was 20⁰C. She took the temperature of the water in each can every five minutes. She graphed her results. Maria's hypothesis was supported by the data.
What was Maria's hypothesis?
a)
The water in the white and black cans will cool at the same rate.
b)
The water in the which can will cool faster than the water in the black can.
c)
The water in the black can will cool faster than the water in the white can.
d)
The water in the white can will reach room temperature at the same time as the water in the black can.
41.
The thermometer shows the temperature outside of Megan's house at noon today. Megan recorded the noon temperature for a temperature log she maintains daily.
What temperature did Megan record today in her log?
What temperature did Megan record today in her log?
a)
0⁰C
b)
5⁰C
c)
10⁰C
d)
25⁰C
42.
Using the graph, what conclusion can be drawn regarding the weather in Jackson in May of 2010?
a)
There were more rainy days than sunny days.
b)
The skies were sunny more than 50% of the time.
c)
There were more cloudy days with clouds or rain than sunny days.
d)
There were more days with clouds or rain than sunny days.
43.
Elijah reads an advertisement for microwave popcorn and it claims the brand P has only 3 unpopped kernels for every 100 popped kernels. Elijah decides that he wants to test the claims made in the ad.
Which is the most important consideration Elijah should have in choosing other brands to test against brand P?
Which is the most important consideration Elijah should have in choosing other brands to test against brand P?
a)
The other packages should be the same weight as brand P.
b)
The other packages should have the same color kernels as brand P.
c)
The other packages should also be microwave popcorn like brand P.
d)
The other packages should be brought from the same store as brand P.
44.
James performed an experiment where he filled one funnel with clay and another with humus. He poured an equal amount of water in both funnels to collect any water than ran through.
Which conclusion should James make about the experiment?
Which conclusion should James make about the experiment?
a)
Clay and humus hold the same amount of water.
b)
Humus and clay do not hold water.
c)
Humus holds water better than clay.
d)
Clay holds water better than humus.
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