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WorksheetsEarth Science Unit
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 13mins
Theory where Earth has plates that move
orbit
galaxy
plate tectonics
erosion
Wearing away of Earth's surface
Orbit
Galaxy
Plate Tectonics
Erosion
Surface rocks are broken down by water, chemicals, or frost
Erosion
Weathering
Plate Tectonics
Orbit
Huge system in the universe that has many stars
galaxy
plate tectonics
orbit
elliptical path
A flat landform where the surface is raised above the land that surrounds it, and has a steep cliff on the other side.
peninsula
plateau
strait
isthmus
Earth's water going through a process where water moves from oceans, to air, to land, and back.
water current
water rotation
water cycle
water vapor
Land surrounded by water on three sides.
strait
isthmus
plateau
peninsula
A planet making a complete trip around the sun in one year.
rotation
revolution
solar system
tectonics
The sun's heat turns water into vapor.
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
transpiration
The same side of the moon orbits around Earth once a year.
true
false
With plate tectonics, plates move in different ways.
true
false
The sun converts nitrogen into oxygen.
true
false
Without an atmosphere, everything would die.
true
false
Around June 21, we get the most of sunlight. This is the summer solstice.
true
false
The core is made up of lava.
true
false
Nobody has been through the crust of the Earth.
true
false
Seasons change because of the way Earth tilts on its Equator.
true
false
Earth's atmosphere filters out rays from the sun.
true
false
The water cycle is water recycling itself.
true
false
During the water cycle, water from the Earth's surface is evaporated by the sun's heat.
true
false
Precipitation is
when forms of life release water into the air
water in gas form
water in vapor form changing to liquid form
water falling to the Earth as rain, snow, or sleet
_____and_____are forces on Earth that cause change. They are also a part of tectonic activity.
Tornadoes, earthquakes
Hurricanes, tsunamis
Monsoons, tornadoes
Tsunamis, earthquakes
The sun is mostly made up of
gases
water
metals
faults
Pangea is
the name of a hurricane
a theory that explains Earth as one huge area of land
a theory that explains why tsunamis exist
the name of a new continent
This keeps planets orbiting around the sun because of its gravitational pull
the moon
Earth's oceans
sun's mass
sun's heat that reflects
Sunspots are considered
cool regions
temperate regions
polar regions
barren regions
During the water cycle, after it precipitates and the water goes back into lakes, streams, and oceans, what happens?
the cycle continues
the cycle stops
nothing happens
the cycle reverses
Earth and Mars are the only planets that have
water in ice form
water in vapor form
water in liquid form
water in snow form
Within the mantle
hot liquid metal exists
oceans and continents exist
hot solid metal exist
magma exists
During the equinoxes,
day and night are equal
day and night are uneven
there's more night than day in the northern hemisphere
there's more day than night in the northern hemisphere
____are a form of saltwater, not fresh water.
Lakes
Rivers
Gulfs
Streams
What occurs in December?
Winter Equinox
Winter Solstice
Fall Solstice
Winter Solstinox
The sun is not a huge____, it is a____.
star, planet
planet, star
star, moon
planet, moon
Water from a plant released water into the air. This is an example of
transportation
transpiration
perspiration
precipitation
Look for #35 in the image. What process of the water cycle is happening?
Transpiration
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Look for #36 in the image. What process of the water cycle is happening?
Transpiration
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Look for #37 in the image. What process is happening in the water cycle?
Transpiration
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Look for #38 in the image. What process of the water cycle is happening?
Transpiration
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
