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Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 17mins
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Class
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1.
One example of chemical weathering is
a)
acid rain
b)
dead tree limbs
c)
El Capitana
d)
mountain top
2.
Shari and her family spent a weekend by the ocean. Shari noticed every morning that the dunes were different. Her mom explained that the wind blew the sand around to form new dunes every day. This is an example of
a)
evaporation
b)
erosion
c)
condensation
d)
weathering
3.
The Mississippi River begins in the northern United States. On its journey to the Gulf of Mexico, it picks up rocks and dirt. As the river enters the Gulf, it slows down and drops the rocks and dirt. This is an example of
a)
deposition
b)
condensation
c)
conglomerate
d)
geothermal activity
4.
Which of the following builds up land on the Earth's surface?
a)
volcano
b)
tornado
c)
forest fire
d)
hurricane
5.
Marge and Marvin went rock hunting. Marge found a rock that looked like it had small pebbles and fossils in it. Marvin called it a conglomerate. To which group of rocks does it belong?
a)
sedimentary
b)
pyrite
c)
igneous
d)
metamorphic
6.
What is heat from the Earth’s interior called?
a)
geothermal energy
b)
solar eclipse
c)
deposition
d)
an electric turbine
7.
What are two benefits of solar energy?
a)
It is free. It will not run out.
b)
It warms the Earth. It can sunburn people.
c)
It does not pollute. It melts ice cream.
d)
Plants use it to make food. It makes your car feel hot.
8.
Limestone, sandstone, chalk, and rock salt are formed from layers of tiny pieces of rocks and sand compressed together. What are these rocks called?
a)
sedimentary rocks
b)
fossils
c)
organisms
d)
deltas
9.
Fossils are most commonly found in which type of rock?
a)
sedimentary
b)
hard
c)
canyon
d)
stalagmites
10.
Which process below is NOT part of the formation of sedimentary rocks?
a)
water evaporates and forms clouds
b)
weathering breaks down different types of rocks
c)
sediment is eroded by wind and water
d)
layers of sediment are compacted and cemented together
11.
Which process below can result in the formation of valleys, canyons, and caves?
a)
erosion
b)
melting glaciers
c)
condensation
d)
wind
12.
Which of the following landforms is most likely caused by wind?
a)
sand dunes
b)
lakes
c)
valleys
d)
canyons
13.
When sunlight is converted to electricity, what type of energy is produced?
a)
solar energy
b)
nuclear energy
c)
hydroelectric energy
d)
biodiesel
14.
Oil is found underground in many parts of the world. When oil is burned it produces energy. Which of the following describes this type of energy?
a)
fossil fuel
b)
hydroelectric energy
c)
hydrogen
d)
solar energy
15.
Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?
a)
fossil fuels
b)
solar
c)
hydroelectric
d)
geothermal
16.
Energy that is generated and stored in the Earth is called _________________. This energy is created by heat from inside the earth which is then carried to the earth's surface.
a)
geothermal energy
b)
nuclear energy
c)
solar energy
d)
fossil fuels
17.
The table below shows the amount of energy (or electricity) produced using different energy resources in North America. According to the table, what alternative energy source produces the most energy?
a)
Hydroelectric
b)
Fossil Fuels
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Wind
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