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WorksheetsEarth Science Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these are NOT a part of the Earth's major spheres?
a)
biosphere
b)
solarsphere
c)
hydrosphere
d)
geosphere
2.
All living things are a part of the
a)
hydrosphere
b)
geosphere
c)
biosphere
d)
astmosphere
3.
Which of these is NOT part of the geosphere?
a)
soil
b)
sediment
c)
molten rock
d)
glaciers
4.
Plants growing in the soil is an example of how the ...
a)
biosphere and atmosphere interact
b)
geosphere and atmosphere interact
c)
biosphere and geosphere interact
d)
atmosphere and hydrosphere interact
5.
Liquid and solid water is part of the...
a)
geosphere
b)
biosphere
c)
hydrosphere
d)
atmosphere
6.
Which gas makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere?
a)
nitrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
hydrogen
d)
carbon dioxide
7.
Which systems interact to cause monsoons in Southeast Asia?
a)
the hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere
b)
the geosphere and biosphere
c)
the hydrosphere and atmosphere
d)
the hydrosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere
8.
A terrarium models...
a)
how the biosphere and geosphere interact.
b)
how the hydrosphere and atmosphere interact.
c)
how the biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere interact.
d)
how all of Earth's systems interact.
9.
Which ocean ecosystem is home to the greatest variety of life?
a)
deep ocean
b)
rocky shores
c)
coral reef
d)
open ocean
10.
Why do some organisms in the deep ocean have glowing lures on their heads?
a)
to attract prey
b)
because they have fully charged batteries
c)
to celebrate a holiday
d)
to hide from predators
11.
About how much of Earth's surface is covered by ocean water?
a)
70 percent
b)
85 percent
c)
15 percent
d)
3 percent
12.
Which of the following shapes the land along the coast through a steady flow of ocean water?
a)
weather
b)
monsoons
c)
earthquakes
d)
ocean currents
13.
What causes erosion and deposition in coastal areas?
a)
evaporation
b)
waves and ocean currents
c)
condensation
d)
high temperatures
14.
Which statement is often TRUE about the weather in places near the ocean?
a)
They receive less rainfall and have milder temperatures than areas farther inland.
b)
They receive less rainfall and have more extreme temperatures than areas farther inland.
c)
They receive more rainfall and have more extreme temperatures than areas farther inland.
d)
They receive more rainfall and have milder temperatures than areas farther inland.
15.
What is the Gulf Stream?
a)
The Gulf Stream is a monsoon that causes weathering and erosion along the East coast of North America.
b)
The Gulf Stream is an area of the deep ocean where no sunlight reaches.
c)
The Gulf Stream is an ocean current the carries cold water from the North Atlantic to the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico
d)
The Gulf Stream is an ocean current that carries warm water from the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean into the North Atlantic.
16.
Where does a rain shadow form?
a)
on the side of the mountain where the rain falls
b)
near the top of the mountain where the clouds form
c)
on both sides of the mountain
d)
on the side of the mountain opposite the ocean
17.
Why is the side of a mountain nearest the ocean usually lush and green?
a)
Plants cause the mountain to form a rain shadow.
b)
Interaction between the ocean, air, and mountain cause rainfall on that side.
c)
Rising air warms that side of the mountain.
d)
Rain falls after clouds pass the mountain peak.
18.
Where is most fresh water found on Earth?
a)
in the ocean
b)
in ice caps and glaciers
c)
in groundwater
d)
in lakes, rivers, streams, and ponds
19.
Where is most of Earth's water found?
a)
in groundwater
b)
in lakes, rivers, streams, and ponds
c)
in the ocean
d)
in ice caps and glaciers
20.
About how much of Earth's water is fresh water?
a)
97%
b)
20%
c)
50%
d)
3%
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