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WorksheetsEOG Review - Hydrosphere and Chemistry
Total questions: 153
Worksheet time: 2hrs 25mins
The pH of water is an indicator of its
acidity
saltiness
color
cloudiness
Homes that are not connected to sewers dispose of household waste by using a(n)
aquifer
well
septic system
reservoir
A particular source of identifiable water pollution is called
runoff
point source
nonpoint source
sewage
Which of the followings is NOT a common source of fresh drinking water?
rivers
glaciers
reservoirs
aquifers
Pure drinking water has a pH of
0
14
7
10
An area of contamination within an aquifer is called a
point
nonpoint
well
plume
What effect does temperature have on water's ability to hold oxygen?
high temp = high oxygen
no effect
low temp = low oxygen
high temp = low oxygen
What bioindicators are present in a healthy water system?
very few species of living organisms
many different species of living organisms
no species of living organisms
water health is unrelated to living organisms
How do excess nitrates and phosphates affect North Carolina water?
algae growth is high
algae growth is low
algae growth is unaffected
algae won't grow at all
Which is the most accessible source of fresh water for North Carolinians?
an estuary
an ice cap
an intertidal zone
an aquifer
Why is it safe to bathe in certain water, but it is not safe to drink that water?
the water is potable, but not safe
the water is both safe and potable
the water is safe, but not potable
the water is neither safe nor potable
_____ turbidity increases the absorption of sunlight, making water warmer.
High
Low
Medium
all of the above
_____ is/are often used to describe the variety of life found in an ecosystem.
Biodiversity
Animals
Organisms
Life forms
The algal bloom in the farm pond is a result of the _____ from the fertilizer.
acid
contaminants
phosphates
nitrates
What obstacles do deep ocean explorers have to overcome?
extreme heat and pressure
high pressure and high temperatures
high pressure and cold temperatures
high temperatures and low pressure
What process brings deep ocean nutrients to the surface?
tidal changes
upwelling
waves
downwelling
What two gases found in the ocean are required for life?
oxygen and carbon dioxide
hydrogen and carbon dioxide
oxygen and carbon monoxide
hydrogen and carbon monoxide
Most waves are caused by the _____.
tides
currents
wind
coriolis effect
_____ use(s) sound waves to calculate distance and map the ocean floor.
SONAR
radar
x-rays
thermal imaging
Which ocean zone is closest to shore?
neritic
intertidal
benthic
abyssal
The _____ zone makes up the top 200 meters of water in the ocean.
aphotic
benthic
neritic
photic
_____ _____ is the most abundant type of salt in the ocean.
Potassium sulfate
Calcium carbonate
Sodium chloride
Sodium sulfate
Approximately what percentage of the Earth's water is fresh?
3%
71%
80%
10%
A body of water that serves as storage for human consumption is called a _____.
stream
river
septic system
reservoir
Most deep ocean currents are caused by _____.
tidal cycles
ocean life
differences in density
wind
The greatest amount of fresh water on the Earth is located in ____.
glaciers and ice caps
the Great Lakes
aquifers
the Amazon River
Worldwide, where is most water wasted?
industry
agriculture
towns and cities
power plants
_____ has the greatest effect on the temperature of the water.
pH
dissolved oxygen
turbidity
carbon dioxide levels
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered with water?
75%
70%
80%
90%
By mass, what percentage of ocean water is salt?
3.50%
1.50%
2.50%
10%
Which of the following is the best example of point source pollution?
runoff from farms and fields
pesticides sprayed into the air
chemical company dumping waste into the river
smoke from tire factories
What chemical is used during water treatment to kill bacteria?
chloride
fluorine
fluoride
chlorine
What is the purpose of a pH meter?
monitors the temperature of water
monitors the salinity of water
monitors the turbidity of water
monitors acid levels of water
_____ do not have a definite shape, but they do have a definite volume.
gases
solids
liquids
A physical property of metals is they are ductile. This means metals
are shiny.
can be made into wire.
conduct electricity.
can be made into thin sheets.
During the process of sublimation,
a solid turns directly into a gas
a solid turns into a liquid.
a gas turns into a solid.
a liquid turns into a gas.
If you describe methane as a gas that easily catches fire, you are describing a
state of matter.
physical property.
chemical formula.
chemical property.
An example of a chemical change is
filtering liquids
burning wood
tearing paper
crushing a can
One example of a physical change is
burning paper
baking cookies
salt dissolving in water
metal rusting
The elements in a column on the periodic table
have the same atomic mass
are in the same period
have similar chemical symbols
have similar properties
On the periodic table, what indicates the number of protons in an atom?
the element's atomic number
the position of the element in the column
the element's atomic mass
the element's chemical symbol
Which elements share characteristics of metals and nonmetals?
salts
metalloids
halogens
alloys
The elements that do not ordinarily form compounds (LEAST reactive) are elements in the
carbon family
metal group
halogens
noble gases
Which of the following elements is MOST reactive?
alkali metals
alkaline earth metals
noble gases
transition metals
Which statement is TRUE about the formula 4CO?
There are 4 molecules of CO
There are 4 atoms of CO
There is 1 molecule of CO
We cannot tell from this formula
The substances listed on the left side of a chemical equation are called
products
coefficients
precipitates
reactants
If 20g of sodium combine with 20g of chlorine to form sodium chloride, how much sodium chloride will be in the product?
10g sodium chloride
20g sodium chloride
40g sodium chloride
not enough information
Where are the metals found on the periodic table?
to the left of the stair step line
to the right of the stair step line
in the center of the periodic table
along the bottom of the periodic table
Which describes an exothermic reaction?
There is no change in energy.
Energy is absorbed.
Energy is released.
J.B. is conducting an experiment inside a flask, with a balloon on top to keep the gases in. Which of these is true about his experiment?
It is an example of a closed system.
It is an example of an open system.
It is an example of an isolated system.
It is an example of a loop system.
The Law of Conservation of Matter states that
matter can be created and destroyed in a chemical reaction.
matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.
matter can only be created in a chemical reaction.
matter can only be destroyed in a chemical reaction.
Which type of matter can be separated by physical means?
atoms
elements
compounds
mixtures
An element is identified by
the number of protons.
the atomic mass.
its isotopes.
its valence electrons.
Which of the following is an example of a compound?
iron
water
chlorine
sodium
Which best describes a heterogeneous mixture?
it only contains one type of atom
it is composed of two or more elements
it contains two or more particles, which are easily distinguished
it is composed of two or more particles, which are evenly blended
Which is a substance that is held together by chemical bonds?
element
compound
mixture
solution
Which of these are considered pure substances?
elements and compounds
mixtures and solutions
mixtures and compounds
elements and solutions
According to the Law of Conservation of Matter, the number of _____ is NOT changed by a chemical reaction.
bonds
molecules
atoms
charges
What is the role of a catalyst during a chemical reaction?
increases the rate
decreases the rate
does not affect the rate
increases the temperature
What determines how elements combine with other elements to form compounds?
malleability of the element
origin of the element
the number and arrangement of protons in an atom
the number and arrangement of valence electrons in an atom
To calculate the atomic mass of an element, you must
add protons and electrons
add neutrons and electrons
add protons and neutrons
subtract protons from neutrons
Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
electrons and protons
electrons and neutrons
protons and neutrons
protons, neutrons, and electrons
Which of the following is not considered a subatomic particle that composes an atom?
Proton
Neutron
Molecule
Electron
Which is the best description of the Periodic Table of Elements?
Elements are grouped in columns based on their properties
Elements are randomly placed into columns
Elements are listed in descending order of their atomic mass
The Periodic Table constantly changes
Which gives an accurate description of the varying states of matter?
Solids are tightly packed with fast moving atoms whereas gases are loosely packed with slow moving atoms
Solids are loosely packed with fast moving atoms whereas gases are tightly packed with slow moving atoms
Solids are tightly packed with slow moving atoms whereas gases are loosely packed with fast moving atoms
Solids are loosely packed with slow moving atoms whereas gases are tightly packed with fast moving atoms
Homogeneous mixtures are best classified as
Mixtures that are composed of many differently sized parts
Mixtures that are uniform throughout
Mixtures that have changed chemical properties
Mixtures that can never be separated
Which best describes the relationship of elements and compounds?
Compounds are made up of varying elements
Elements are made up of varying compounds
Sometimes elements make up compounds and sometimes compounds make up elements
There is no relationship between elements and compounds
Which of the following would most likely be identified as a base?
A substance that is sour and has a pH of less than 7
A substance that is sour and has a pH of greater than 7
A substance that is bitter and has a pH of less than 7
A substance that is bitter and has a pH of greater than 7
The Law of Conservation of Matter states that
Matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction
Matter can only be destroyed in a chemical reaction if it involves combustion
Matter usually will not be destroyed in a chemical reaction
The number of atoms of each element is always different in the products than in the reactants
Which two elements most likely share the same physical properties?
F and Fe
Ne and Xe
Au and K
H and He
Which is the best example of a pure substance?
Ag
Salt water
Air
Salad dressing
Which is the best example of a heterogeneous mixture?
Ag
Salt water
Air
Salad
Sodium and chlorine combine to form table salt, or NaCl. Which best describes the role of NaCl?
NaCl is a product of that reaction
NaCl is a reactant of that reaction
NaCl is the catalyst that allows the reaction to occur
NaCl is simply a mixture of Na and Cl that can be physically separated
Which best describes a physical property?
Can be observed only by changing the kind of matter studied
Can be observed without changing the kind of matter studied
Can only be observed during a chemical reaction
Can only be observed after a chemical reaction
Which best describes a chemical bond?
Electrons are shared or transferred between atoms in a solution
Protons are shared or transferred between atoms in a solution
Electrons are shared or transferred between atoms in a compound
Protons are shared or transferred between atoms in a compound
Which is the correct formula for glucose?
H2O2
NaCl
C6H12O6
C12H22O11
The atomic number of an element is equal to its number of
Electrons
Protons
Neutrons
Nuclei
Which is the best example of a chemical property?
Ability to react with oxygen
Melting point
Density
Color
Which is the best example of a physical property?
Ability to react with oxygen
Ability to react with an acid
Boiling point
None of the above
Is a combustion reaction reversible?
Yes, because the molecules can be rearranged
Yes, because it is a physical change
No, because it is a chemical change in which the atoms have been rearranged
No, because it is a physical change only
A solution has a pH of 7. Which best describes that solution?
Acidic
Basic
Heterogeneous
Neutral
Which best explains a balanced equation?
The number of atoms of elements in the products should equal that of the reactants
The number of compounds in the products should equal that of the reactants
The number of molecules in the products should equal that of the reactants
Equations are nearly impossible to balance
Which state of matter is capable of infinite expansion?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
None of the above
Which of the following best describes a molecule?
The smallest unit of an element
A unit of a compound composed of 2 or more atoms of an element
The smallest unit of life
A physical mixture of two atoms
Density is best defined as
Amount of mass per unit volume
An object’s weight
Ability to react with an acid
A chemical property
A substance has a pH of 5. Which is the most accurate statement about that substance?
It is a strong base
It is a weak base
It is a strong acid
It is a weak acid
A chemical reaction gives off heat. How can it be classified?
Basic
Acidic
Endothermic
Exothermic
Based on the data, which best explains the quality of the drinking water?
Where would the new element most likely be placed on the periodic table?
CH4(g) + __O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
2Mg + O2 → 2MgO
MgCl2 + Na
MgCl2 + 2Na
