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Final Semester Review Questions

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these two layers is a solid?

a)

inner core

b)

Outer core

2.

What is the top layer of the Earth's surface called?

a)

Mantle

b)

Inner core

c)

Outer core

d)

Crust

3.
A dense ball of solid iron and nickel.
a)
crust
b)
inner core
c)
mantle 
d)
outer core
4.
Which best describes the asthenosphere?
a)
molten metal
b)
dense, solid metal ball
c)
solid that flows
d)
dry land and ocean floor
5.
Which layer of Earth is located above the outer core?
a)
crust
b)
inner core
c)
mantle
d)
lithosphere
6.
Which layer of the earth is rock made mostly of iron?
a)
Lithosphere
b)
Core
c)
Asthenosphere
d)
Mantle
7.
What part of the earth is a layer of rock that comprises 67% of Earth’s mass?
a)
mesosphere
b)
mantle
c)
asthenosphere
d)
lithosphere
8.

What is the rigid solid layer of the Earth's surface made up of the crust called?

a)

asthenosphere

b)

lithosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

continental crust

9.

Based on the physical layers, how many layers of the Earth's CORE are there?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

10.
Is the outer core a liquid or solid?
a)
liquid
b)
solid
11.
Temperature _____________________ as you go deeper into the earth.
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
goes up and down depending on the layer
d)
stays the same
12.
Pressure ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth
a)
increases
b)
decreases 
c)
goes up or down depending on the layer
d)
stays the same
13.

Which layer of Earth is characterized by rock that is solid but soft enough to flow?

a)

asthenosphere

b)

crust

c)

lithosphere

d)

inner core

14.

Which physical layer has tectonic plates?

a)

Crust

b)

Lithosphere

c)

Asthenosphere

d)

Mantle

15.

Which layer has the lowest density?

a)

Asthenosphere

b)

Lithosphere

c)

Inner Core

d)

Mesosphere

16.

Which layer has the highest density?

a)

Lithosphere

b)

Asthenosphere

c)

Inner Core

d)

Outer Core

17.

The lithosphere moves because...

a)

the core of the earth moves the lithosphere through radiation.

b)

the outer core and mesosphere move by convection currents.

c)

the asthenosphere and mesosphere move by conduction.

d)

the asthenosphere and mesosphere move by convection currents.

18.

Compositional Layers include... (mark all that apply)

a)

Mantle

b)

Outer Core

c)

Core

d)

Crust

e)

Mesosphere

19.

Why is the oceanic plate under the continental plate?

a)

The oceanic plate and the continental plate have equal densities.

b)

The continental plate is more dense than the oceanic plate so the oceanic plate sinks.

c)

The oceanic plate is more dense than the continental plate so the oceanic plate sinks.

d)

The oceanic plate is less dense than the continental plate so the oceanic plate floats.

20.

The sun is an example of what kind of heat transfer?

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

21.

The picture shows what kind of heat transfer?

a)

Radiation

b)

Convection

c)

Conduction

22.

This rock is on a mountain that snows regularly. What type of weathering mainly caused this rock to break?

a)

Ice wedging

b)

River erosion

c)

Wind

d)

Plants

23.

How did the Grand Canyon form?

a)

Wind weathered all the rocks which created a valley.

b)

Wind eroded all the rocks which created a valley.

c)

In the winter the Grand Canyon falls below freezing and ice wedging occurred over millions of years.

d)

The Colorado River eroded the rocks and created a deep valley

24.

How do plants prevent erosion?

a)

Their leaves keep the soil dry from the sun

b)

There leaves are shields against precipitation

c)

Roots hold the soil so it doesn't wash away in the runoff

d)

It prevents the wind from eroding the soil

25.

Which object has the highest density?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

26.

Which object has the lowest density?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

27.

Which layer would be the planet's crust?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

28.

Which layer would be the planet's mantle?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

29.

What is the relationship of this graph?

a)

The deeper into the earth, the slower the mantle flows

b)

The deeper into the earth, the faster the mantle flows

c)

The speed the mantle flows does not change with depth

d)

The pressure of the earth causes the mantle's flow rate to decrease, increase, then decease again.

30.
In a parasitic relationship, one organism is ___________ and one organism is benefiting. 
a)
helped
b)
harmed
c)
not effected
d)
happy
31.
In a mutual relationship, both organisms are ________________. 
a)
hurt
b)
not effected
c)
harmed
d)
benefiting 
32.
Commensalism is where one organism is benefiting and the other organism is _____________________. 
a)
not effected
b)
helped
c)
harmed
d)
hurt
33.
1.  A bee and a flower work together to benefit each other. This is an example of _________________. The bee helps the flower by pollinating it and the flower helps the bee by providing it with nectar. 
a)
commensal relationship 
b)
parasitic relationship 
c)
mutual relationship 
34.
A dog is harmed by a tick when it sucks the dog’s blood. The tick is benefiting because it is getting nutrients from the dog. This is an example of a ________________. 
a)
parasitic relationship 
b)
mutual relationship 
c)
commensal relationship 
35.
When a dog and a tick are in a relationship. The dog is being harmed and the tick is benefiting. The tick is using the dog as it's ____________. 
a)
harmer
b)
host
c)
parasite
36.
A clown fish and a sea anemone are in a close relationship. The sea anemone provides shelter and protection for the clown fish. However, the sea anemone is not harmed. This is an example of  ______________________. 
a)
commensalism
b)
parasitic relationship
c)
mutualism 
37.
 A tapir and a song bird work together to help each other find food. The tapir follows the sound of the song bird to the tree filled with sap. The tapir has sharp claws and is able to rip open the section of the tree that contains the sap. Without the tapir, the bird would not be able to access the sap for food. This is an example of a _________________ relationship. 
a)
mutual 
b)
commensal
c)
parasitic
38.
A tick is a parasite to a horse. Which statement best describes the relationship between the tick and the horse? 
a)
a.  The tick helps the horse get food. 
b)
a.  The tick harms the horse by feeding on its blood. 
c)
a.  The horse harms the tick by feeding on its blood. 
d)
The tick does not affect the horse. 
39.
A shark has barnacles that attach to his skin. The barnacles get a free ride from the shark. The shark is not helped by this relationship. This is an example of _________. 
a)
commensalism
b)
parasitism
c)
mutualism 
d)
competition 
40.
 Mrs. Bush’s cat has fleas. A flea is a parasite that gets its energy from Dante’s blood. How are the flea and the cat affected in this relationship? 
a)
Both organisms are helped.
b)
Both organisms are not affected.
c)
One organism is helped and one organism is not effected.
d)
One organism is helped and another organism is harmed. 
41.
Which is an example of commensalism?
a)
Two different kinds of organisms harming each other. 
b)
Two different kinds of organisms are neither helping nor harming each other. 
c)
One kind of organism is being helped, but the other one is not harmed or helped. 
d)
One kind of organism is being helped, but the other is harmed. 
42.
Mrs. Bush was driving and accidentally hit a squirrel. A vulture noticed this and swooped down to eat the dead squirrel. The vulture is an example of a _______. 
a)
producer
b)
scavenger
c)
parasite
d)
decomposer
43.
Lichens are made of fungi and algae that benefit from growing together. Which of these best describes this relationship?
a)
parasitic 
b)
commensal 
c)
competetive
d)
mutual 
44.
Which interaction benefits both organisms?
a)
A flea living on a dog
b)
A bee pollinating a flower
c)
A tapeworm living inside an animal
d)
A mosquito biting a person
45.
Tapeworms live in the intestines of dogs and absorb nutrients from food the dog eats. Which best describes the outcome of this relationship?
a)
The dog and tapeworm both become ill. 
b)
The dog becomes ill, and the tapeworm benefits. 
c)
The tapeworm and dog helpe ach other survive. 
d)
The tapeworm helps the dog survive. 
46.
An invasive species is...
a)
An organism that has been living in an ecosystem for thousands of years
b)
An organism that has been living in an ecosystem for hundreds of years
c)
An organism that helps the native species survive
d)
A new organism that damages the native species and its habitat
47.
The picture shows an example of what kind of diversity?
a)
Genetic diversity
b)
Ecosystem diversity
c)
Species diversity
48.
The picture shows an example of what kind of diversity?
a)
Genetic diversity
b)
Ecosystem diversity
c)
Species diversity
49.

A phase change from liquid to gas occurs in what part of the water cycle?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Runoff

50.

What phase change is happening when clouds form?

a)

liquid to solid because it makes snow

b)

liquid to gas because it makes water vapor

c)

gas to liquid because it makes small water droplets

d)

solid to liquid because it makes rain

51.

Which step in the water cycle do you need to ADD energy?

a)

evaporation

b)

precipitation

c)

condensation

d)

runoff

52.

Which step in the water cycle do you need to LOSE energy?

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

precipitation

d)

condensation and precipitation

53.

Which step in the water cycle replenishes flowing freshwater on earth?

a)

evaporation

b)

precipitation

c)

condensation

d)

runoff

54.

Which statement is false?

a)

A) The amount of water on earth is decreasing because global warming is causing all the water to evaporate and disappear.

b)

B) The amount of water on earth is increasing because global warming is causing icecaps to melt adding more water to oceans and rivers.

c)

C) The amount of water on earth stays the same because it is in a water cycle

d)

A & B

55.

Based on the trend seen on the graph, at what water level do you predict Lake Mead will be by November 2016?

a)

1070

b)

1080

c)

1085

d)

1090

56.

Based on the map, where is the source of the Colorado River?

a)

In the Rocky Mountains in Colorado

b)

In Wyoming

c)

In Utah

d)

In the Gulf of California

57.

Based on the map, where is the mouth (the end) of the Colorado River?

a)

In the Rocky Mountains in Colorado

b)

In Wyoming

c)

In Utah

d)

In the Gulf of California

58.

What is the MAIN reason why Lake Mead is slowly drying up?

a)

A drought is causing less snow to form in the mountains, so there is less water at the river's source.

b)

Too many cities are draining the water

c)

Las Vegas is expanding and using more water

59.

Which type of water source can humans easily use for drinking?

a)

A) Oceans

b)

B) Groundwater

c)

C) Surface water

d)

D) ice caps

e)

B & C

60.

Based on the graph, predict the water level in 2014

a)

It will decrease to 1050

b)

It will increase to 1150

c)

It will stay the same 1100

61.

The amount of resources on earth are distributed _______________.

a)

equally around the world.

b)

unequally because it is all at the equator.

c)

unequally because it depends on the geography and climate.

d)

unequally depending on how rich a country is.

62.

If you find a lithium mine, what can you use it for?

a)

You can sell lithium to a jewelry company

b)

You can sell lithium to a construction company

c)

You can sell lithium to a plumbing company

d)

You can sell lithium to an electronic company to be used as batteries.

63.

Fossil fuels are what type of resource?

a)

Renewable resource

b)

Nonrenewable resource

c)

Unnatural resource

d)

Metallic resource

64.

Lumber is what type of resource?

a)

Renewable resource

b)

Nonrenewable resource

c)

Unnatural resource

d)

Metallic resource

65.

Groundwater is what type of resource?

a)

Renewable resource

b)

Nonrenewable resource

c)

Unnatural resource

d)

Metallic resource

66.

After mining, it is important to return the land to its original state. This is called...

a)

Recycling

b)

Replenishing

c)

Reclamation

d)

Renewing

67.

Fossil fuels are starting run out. To ensure we still have a source of energy, we need to start using more renewable resources. Mark all the renewable resources we can use for energy in place of fossil fuels.

a)

Solar Energy

b)

Water Energy

c)

Wind Energy

d)

Groundwater

68.

Why is it necessary to apply energy for liquid water to change into water vapor (gas)?

a)

Adding energy causes molecules to move slower. The slower they move, the more they bump into each other causing the molecules to spread out into a gas.

b)

Adding energy causes molecules to move faster. The faster they move, the less they bump into each other causing the molecules to spread out into a gas.

c)

Adding energy causes molecules to move faster. The faster they move, the more they bump into each other causing the molecules to spread out into a gas.

d)

Adding energy causes molecules to move slower. The slower they move, the less they bump into each other causing the molecules to spread out into a gas.

69.

Why is it necessary to lose energy for water vapor to condense into a cloud?

a)

When molecules lose energy they move faster and get closer together forming water droplets that make a cloud.

b)

When molecules lose energy they move slower and get closer together forming water droplets that make a cloud.

c)

When molecules lose energy they move faster and space out forming water droplets that make a cloud.

d)

When molecules lose energy they move slower causing them to bump into each other causing steam to form a cloud.

70.

What is the MAIN CAUSE the water levels in Colorado River is low?

a)

Greenhouse gases cause less snowpack in the Rocky Mountains

b)

Cities draining the water for their own use

c)

Agriculture draining the water for crops

d)

Dams built to stop water flow

71.

Which of the following uses the most water from the Colorado River?

a)

Urban cities because population is growing

b)

Agriculture because farmers use the water for acres of crops, and also waste water the most.

c)

Dams are reservoirs that hold the most water and does not let it flow down the lower basin of the river.

d)

Tourists who the drink water and use it for recreational fun.

72.

What type of fault is shown?

a)

Reverse Fault

b)

Compression Fault

c)

Normal Fault

d)

Convergent Boundary

73.

What type of fault is shown?

a)

Reverse Fault

b)

Strike-Slip Fault

c)

Normal Fault

d)

Divergent Boundary

74.

What is the geological feature that makes up most of southwest united states as seen in the picture?

a)

Mountains and Valleys

b)

Basin and Ranges

c)

Canyons and Rivers

d)

Divergent Boundaries

75.

How did geological features in this picture form?

a)

Tension stretches the land causing basins to drop

b)

By transform boundaries moving

c)

Tension pushes the land uplifting mountain ranges

d)

Compression pushes the land uplifting mountain ranges

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