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WorksheetsEarth and Space Science Final
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of these parts of the Earth system are interacting when Florida's orange trees grow?
biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere
geosphere, cryosphere, and atmosphere
biosphere, hydrosphere, and cryosphere
cryosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere
At which point would the United States receive the fewest hours of daylight?
position A
position B
position C
position D
Which city experience snow on this day?
City A
City B
City C
City D
Which of the following describes the physical composition of a terrestrial planet?
bright
rocky
liquid
gaseous
Which statement describes the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?
The dependent variable does not change and the independent variable does change
The independent variable does not change and the dependent variable does not change
The dependent variable is the control and the independent variable is the result
The dependent variable changes based on the independent variable
How is the rotation of the sun different from the rotation of Earth?
The parts of the sun rotate at different speeds and the parts of Earth rotate at the same speed
The sun's equator rotates faster than its poles and Earth's equator rotates slower than its poles
The sun's poles rotate faster than its equator and Earth's poles rotate slower than its equator
The parts of the sun rotate in different directions and the parts of Earth all rotate in the same direction
What is the main benefit of ozone?
Ozone protects Earth from loose space debris
Ozone is responsible for rain, which provides water for Earth
Ozone traps gravity so that objects on Earth do not float away
Ozone filters out ultraviolet radiation from the sun and shields Earth from some of this harmful energy
Which phrase best describes the heliocentric model of the solar system?
moon-centered
Earth-centered
sun-centered
planet-centered
Which term best describes the shape of the orbits of planets in our solar system?
centripetal
circular
elliptical
spherical
People sometimes talk about shooting stars. What do they actually see?
a meteoroid traveling through space
a meteoroid that burns up in the atmosphere close enough to see
a star that is moving through the galaxy
a comet that has come close enough to Earth's atmosphere to be seen
How is energy transferred from the lamp to the soil?
by warm air sinking
by electromagnetic waves
by cooler air rising from the soil
by direct transfer of energy from the lamp to the soil
Which star has the greatest luminosity?
Sirius
Rigel
Arcturus
Betelgeuse
How was the fossil of this insect formed?
by being petrified
by being trapped in asphalt
by being trapped in hardened tree sap
by being buried in sediment that slowly decays
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Chicago, Illinois, has a population of over 2.8 million people. What type of area is Chicago?
natural
rural
urban
agricultural
The phases of the moon are changing appearances of the moon, as seen from Earth. Which solar system event can happen only during a full moon?
a new moon
a solar eclipse
a lunar eclipse
a waning gibbous
The graph shows the relationship between temperature and water vapor in the air. What can you conclude from this graph?
temperature has no effect on humidity
the water the air is, the less water vapor it can hold
as the temperature of the air increases, the amount of water vapor in the air decreases
as the temperature of the air decreases, the amount of water vapor in the air decreases
Scientists think the continents once formed a large, single landmass that broke apart, and the continents slowly drifted to their present locations. What is the name given to this hypothesis?
continental rise
continental drift
continental shelf
continental slope
Based on the motion during the earthquake, what type of plate boundary is the San Andreas Fault?
divergent plate boundary
transform plate boundary
stationary plate boundary
convergent plate boundary
A science class is studying seeds. They plan to measure the length, height, and mass of different types of seeds. Which of these items should the class use to record their measurements as the class takes the measurements?
camera
drawing
graph
data table
How does the rotation of the gas giant compare to the rotation of Earth?
both have prograde rotation
both have retrograde rotation
the gas giant has prograde rotation, and Earth has retrograde rotation
the gas giant has retrograde rotation, and Earth has prograde rotation
Which of these terms describes a force of attraction between two objects that results from their masses?
aphelion
gravity
orbit
planetesimal
Which breezes form during the day when land heats up faster than water?
sea breezes
land breezes
valley breezes
mountain breezes
What conclusion can you make from this weather map?
Florida is having a sunny day
Florida is having a storm day
Texas is having sunny weather
Texas is having a day with little moisture
What sea cliff would be expected to erode the fastest?
sea cliff A
sea cliff B
sea cliff C
sea cliff D
Why is Venus so hot?
The surface of Venus absorbs energy from the sun
The rotation of Venus affects how the sun's rays enter its atmosphere
The atmosphere of Venus reflects heat back down to the surface of the planet
The atmosphere of Venus allows the sun's rays to go back into space to absorb more energy from the sun
What is the main problem with Reece's table?
title is incorrect
units are missing
values are incorrect
too many rows
Which of the following best explains why high tides are happening at locations 1 and 3?
radiation from the sun
Earth's tilt and orbit around the sun
the sun's gravitational pull on Earth
the moon's gravitational pull on Earth
What best describes the Ring of Fire?
active hot spots are found along its boundaries
inactive hot spots are found along its boundaries
it is a tectonically active area that includes many volcanoes
it is a tectonically inactive area that includes many dormant volcanoes
A scientist used a model to predict the path of a hurricane. The hurricane followed a similar path but did not follow the exact path that was predicted. How does this example demonstrate a limitation of models?
models cannot be used to predict things
models can be used to predict weather events before the event occurs
models cannot account for how every factor may suddenly change
models can only be used to show physical structures, not events such as hurricanes
Which type of stress causes deformation that leads to earthquakes at converging plate boundaries?
tension
stretching
shear stress
compression
Which of the moons in the figure are in a crescent phase?
2 and 4
2 and 8
4 and 6
6 and 8
What does a light-year measure?
the distance that light can travel in one year
the brightness of light that travels through space
the number of years it takes light to travel to Earth
the time it takes light to travel 1 million km
Why do many experiments include several trials instead of a single trial?
repetition of trials makes data easier to analyze
repetition of trials increases the accuracy of the results
repetition of trials increases the sample size of the experiment
repetition of trials lets the experimenter change the experimental procedure
What is the primary atomic reaction that takes place within the sun and converts hydrogen atoms into helium atoms?
nuclear fusion
atomic fusion
particle radiation
nuclear radiation
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between layers A and B?
The water in layer B is warmer than the water in layer A, which is why the water in layer B rises
The number of organisms in layer A will increase because nutrients from layer B rise during upwelling
Layer A is rich in nutrients, which sink to layer B, increasing the density of water in layer B and causing it to rise
The water in layer A is denser than the water in layer B, so the water in layer A sinks, pushing up water in layer B
A researcher finds that data from her experiment do not support her hypothesis. What should the researcher do?
Do more trials
Change the data to support the hypothesis
Change the procedure to obtain the desired result
Form a new hypothesis and conduct experiments to investigate it
Which of the following shows how the stars' names appeared on Sofia's chart from smallest to largest?
Hamal, Polaris, Shedir, Arneb
Arneb, Hamal, Polaris, Shedir
Hamal, Delta Bootis, Alshain, sun
Xi Ursa Majoris, Polaris, Hamal, Delta Bootis
The diagram below shows models of the gas giants that include the tilt of each axis of rotation. Which gas giant does model 1 represent?
Jupiter
Mercury
Neptune
Uranus
The figure below shows mountains that were formed when large blocks of rock were squeezed together as two tectonic plates collided. What kind of mountain is shown in the figure?
folded
eroded
volcanic
fault block
Which city would you expect to have the lowest air pressure?
Atlanta, GA
Cheyenne, WY
Lansing, MI
Phoenix, AZ
What are the two most abundant gases in the atmosphere?
nitrogen and oxygen
water vapor and argon
oxygen and carbon dioxide
nitrogen and carbon dioxide
Granite forms when liquid magma slowly cools within Earth's crust. If the granite is exposed to intense heat and pressure, it can change to gneiss. Which type of change takes place when granite turns into gneiss?
sedimentary rock changes to igneous rock
igneous rock changes to metamorphic rock
metamorphic rock changes to igneous rock
sedimentary rock changes to metamorphic rock
What feature of weather is a meteorologist studying with a barometer?
humidity
wind speed
temperature
air pressure
Which labeled rock is the oldest layer?
L
M
N
P
Which term describes polar winds that blow from east to west?
easterlies
jet streams
trade winds
westerlies
Which of the following are the two main factors that determine climate?
precipitation and humidity
temperature and air pressure
wind conditions and humidity
temperature and precipitation
