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ESS C - Post Test Review - The History of Earth

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Plants use sunlight to convert nutrients into energy. What form of energy transfer is taking place?

a)

Radiant energy of the sun is converted into chemical energy by the plants.

b)

Chemical energy of the sun is converted into kinetic energy by the plants.

c)

Potential energy of the sun is converted into mechanical energy by the plants.

d)

Sound energy of the sun is converted into thermal energy by the plants.

2.

Which sentence describes energy flow through a natural system?

a)

A strong flowing river flows through a mountainous region.

b)

The moving water forces the blades of a hydroelectric turbine to rotate.

c)

As the blades spin, the turbine converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.

d)

The electricity generated by the hydroelectric turbine is used to power nearby homes.

3.

In which situations is work being done?

a)

A person is leaning against a wall.

b)

A person rolls down a hill on their bicycle.

c)

A windmill stands still on a sunny, windless day.

d)

A hot air balloon expands.

e)

A bicyclist pedals a stationary exercise cycle that doesn't move.

4.

(_______________)- Land (Earth's core, mantle, mountains, sand, metals)

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

5.

(_______________)- Water (oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, glaciers)

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

6.

(_______________)- Air (oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, zone, wind)

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

7.

(_______________)- Life (plants, animals, insects, humans)

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

8.

When multiple glaciers start their downward flow from a single point, they create what natural structure?

a)

mountain peak

b)

canyon

c)

mountain cliff

d)

natural arch

e)

table mountain

9.
During chemical weathering, what can happen to the type of rock that has undergone chemical weathering?
a)
a new rock is produced that is larger than the original rock
b)
a new rock is produced that is the same as the original rock
c)
a new rock is produced that is different from the original rock 
d)
no new rock is created - it is just smaller in size
10.
What is mechanical weathering?
a)
Process through which rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces.
b)
Rocks are broken down through chemical changes.
c)
Rocks are worn away from acid in plant roots.
d)
Rocks broken down by machinery.
11.

Rust that forms on rocks or metal because of extended exposure to oxygen is what example of chemical weathering?

a)

carbon dioxide (carbonic acid)

b)

acid rain

c)

oxidation

d)

lichens

12.

A region experiences frequent landslides from heavy rains. How can the local residents lower the frequency of landslides in the region?

a)

Start contour plowing on the slopes where landslides happen.

b)

Plant vegetation on the lopes that experience landslides.

c)

Encourage deforestation in the region that haven't suffered landslides.

d)

Divert water so it flows into the affected region.

e)

Reduce the slopes where landslides occur.

13.

What are the two main causes of the changes to the statute?

a)

wind a rainfall

b)

rainfall and chemical reaction

c)

rainfall and gravity

d)

gravity and wind

e)

wind and chemical reaction

14.

In this diagram of the rock cycle, "A." represents what?

a)

sedimentary rock

b)

igneous rock

c)

metamorphic rock

d)

melting

e)

high pressure and heat

15.

In this diagram of the rock cycle, "B." represents what?

a)

sedimentary rock

b)

igneous rock

c)

metamorphic rock

d)

melting

e)

high pressure and heat

16.

At what point will intrusive igneous rock be formed?

a)

A.

b)

B.

17.

Which type of rock results from melting and cooling of magma?

a)

Igneous

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Sedimentary

d)

Extrusive

18.

Which type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Organic

d)

Metamorphic

19.

Which type of rock forms from layers of compressed and cemented sediments?

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Organic

d)

Metamorphic

20.

According to the law of superposition,which fossils are the oldest?

a)

dinosaur fossil

b)

scallop fossils

c)

horse skeleton

21.
Which layer is oldest?
a)
A
b)
W
c)
G
d)
Z
22.

Comparing core sample 'X' and core sample 'Y', which two layers are approximately the same age?

a)

The layers containing the "a." fossils.

b)

The layers containing the "b." fossils.

c)

The layers containing the "c." fossils.

d)

The layers containing the "d." fossils.

23.

Which processes contributed to the displacement of land masses?

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

seafloor spreading

d)

lithification

e)

subduction

24.
What type of plate boundary is this?
a)
Transform
b)
Convergent
c)
Divergent
d)
Plate
25.
What type of plate boundary is this?
a)
Plate
b)
Divergent
c)
Convergent
d)
Transform
26.
Scientists think that convection currents that move the plates flow in Earth's
a)
Continental crust
b)
Oceanic crust
c)
Asthenosphere
d)
Lithosphere
27.

The oceanic Nazca plate is being subducted beneath the continental South American plate. Which type of plate boundary is this?

a)

continental-oceanic convergent

b)

continental-oceanic convergent

c)

continental-continental convergent

d)

continental-continental divergent

e)

continental-oceanic divergent