WorksheetsEarth, Wind, and Fire
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Tree rings that are close together mean the tree
did not grow well, which indicates poor growing conditions
grew well, which indicates good growing conditions
did not grow well, which indicates good growing conditions
grew well, which indicates poor growing conditions
A scientist who studies the weather is a
biologist
botanist
chemist
meteorologist
What does a thermometer measure?
air pressure
wind speed
wind direction
temperature
What does a barometer measure?
air pressure
wind speed
wind direction
tempertaure
What does a wind vane measure?
air pressure
wind speed
wind direction
temperature
Weathering is the breaking down of rocks over a period of time.
True
False
The most powerful agent in weathering and erosion is
ice
gravity
water
wind
The simplest , most common type of volcano is which type?
composite
cinder cone
shield
The Hawaiian Islands are an example of which type of volcano?
composite
cinder code
shield
You created a puzzle of earth in this unit. Each puzzle piece represented what?
a continent
an ocean
a volcano
tectonic plates
What is formed when tectonic plates collide?
earthquakes
ocean basin
mountains
About 75% of active and dormant volcanoes border which plate?
Pacific Plate
Antarctic Plate
North American Plate
Indian Plate
This weather symbol shows
partly cloudy
showers
clear skies
This weather symbol shows
low air pressure
high air pressure
heavy snow
What causes earthquakes?
heavy rain
movement of tectonic plates
high air pressure
