WorksheetsUnit 5 Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface called?
lava
magma
sedimentary
metamorphic
Molten rock that has erupted out of a volcano is known as ________________.
sedimentary
magma
metamorphic
lava
Which label is magma?
a
b
c
d
Which is the first stage of a volcanic eruption?
The gasses dissolved in the magma push it upward.
The lava cools and solidifies to form igneous rock.
The magma from the mantle of the Earth rises and collects here.
Lava, rocks and gasses erupt out of the volcano.
Which is the second stage of a volcanic eruption?
The gasses dissolved in the magma push it upward.
The lava cools and solidifies to form igneous rock.
The magma from the mantle of the Earth rises and collects here.
Lava, rocks and gasses erupt out of the volcano.
Which is the third stage of a volcanic eruption?
The gasses dissolved in the magma push it upward.
The lava cools and solidifies to form igneous rock.
The magma from the mantle of the Earth rises and collects here.
Lava, rocks and gasses erupt out of the volcano.
Which label is lava?
a
b
c
d
Active volcanoes are those that....
have never erupted before
erupt every day
have erupted but will never erupt again
have erupted in the last 10,000 years
Extinct volcanoes are ones that...
have erupted but are likely to never erupt again
mountains that scientist thought were volcanoes
volcanoes that have never erupted before
mountains that will eventually become volcanoes
Dormant volcanoes are those that...
erupt every day
mountains that look like volcanoes
may not have erupted recently, but are expected to erupt again
have never erupted
The picture is an example of which type of a volcano?
cinder cone
shield
composite
A cinder volcano is a volcano that...
are not very explosive and each layer is made of hardened lava that forms a gentle rounded shape
a mixture of the two types of eruptions
explosive volcanoes that throw rocks, ashes and lava in the air
A composite volcano is a volcano that...
are not very explosive and each layer is made of hardened lava that forms a gentle rounded shape
a mixture of the two types of eruptions
explosive volcanoes that throw rocks, ashes and lava in the air
A shield volcano is a volcano that...
is not very explosive and each layer is made of hardened lava that forms a gentle rounded shape
is a mixture of the two types of eruptions
is explosive and throws rocks, ashes and lava in the air
The exact point where an earthquake begins is called the _________________?
focus
center
engery
fault
Earthquakes send waves of energy through Earth. Vibrations from these waves cause a seismograph needle to move back and forth. The bigger the movement, the _________________ the earthquake.
faster
deeper
stronger
closer
Which of these causes an earthquake?
earth's gravitational force
earth's movement on its axis
movement of oceanic currents
movement of continental plates
A crack in rock along which the ground has moved is known as a what?
fold
fault
meander
drumlin
Rapid changes to the surface of the Earth can be caused by earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides and __________.
erosion
glaciers
avalanches
weathering
Which of the waves caused by an earthquake is responsible for most of the property destruction such as buildings collapsing?
seismic waves
surface waves
primary waves
secondary waves
Which of these Earth forces cause geologic change?
earthquakes
geologist
rocks
seismographs
Earthquakes cause most tsunamis. What factor most helps people predict the force and danger of this type of tsunami?
the amount of water over the epicenter of an earthquake
the distance the tsunami travels before it hits land
the speed at which the tsunami is moving before it hits land
the amount of energy released by the earthquake
Where might you expect to find the most damage from an earthquake?
a park
a farm
a city
a golf course
A city located on the _____________________ coast of South America is most likely to experience a tsunami.
southern
western
eastern
Which is an effect of an earthquake?
tectonic plates collide with each other
tectonic plates rub together as the slide past one another
natural features like mountainsides and rivers are changed
Which is a cause of an earthquake?
The ground where tectonic plates meet suddenly breaks or shifts
damages occurs to man-made structures such as buildings and bridges
tsunamis and flooding occur
Based on the map, which is most likely going to experience an earthquake?
Toronto, Canada
Phoenix, Arizona
Moscow, Russia
Tokyo, Japan
Which step occurs first in the process of an earthquake?
stress builds up at fault lines
rocks break at fault lines
plates become stuck
energy travels away as seismic waves
Which step occurs first in the process of an earthquake?
tectonic plates float on the lower mantle and move slowly
rocks break at fault lines
plates become stuck
energy travels away as seismic waves
Based on the map, which is most likely NOT going to experience an earthquake?
Toronto, Canada
Phoenix, Arizona
Santiago, Chile
Tokyo, Japan
Which of the following is a fossil?
dead mouse in the grass
bird footprints in the sand
a decaying log in the forest
giant fern imprints in coal
If you found this fossil while digging around, what organism would you guess it came from?
fish
lizard
porcupine
iguana
Above are examples of fossils commonly seen in Big Bend National Park in west Texas.
What does the presence of these fossils suggest about the past climate in the area where Big Bend National Park is located?
The area was covered by a glacier in the past.
The area was covered by an ocean in the past.
The area had much higher rainfall in the past.
The area was much warmer in the past.
In the picture of sedimentary rock, the oldest fossils are found in which layer?
1
2
3
4
A cast fossil is...
a mold that was filled in with sediment and then hardened into rock.
when the actual plant or animal has been preserved.
the imprint of an organism, left behind in rock.
impressions created by an organism moving
A "true form" fossil is...
a mold that was filled in with sediment and then hardened into rock.
when the actual plant or animal has been preserved.
the imprint of an organism, left behind in rock.
impressions created by an organism moving
A mold fossil is...
a mold that was filled in with sediment and then hardened into rock.
when the actual plant or animal has been preserved.
the imprint of an organism, left behind in rock.
impressions created by an organism moving
Look at the following pictures of rock layers with fossils. Which fossils are most likely the youngest?
a
b
c
d
This fossil was found in the desert. What type of environment used to exist here?
polar
forest
desert
shallow sea
Fossils are evidence of...
future life
ancient life
present life
The picture is an example of what kind of fossil?
"true form"
trace
cast
A trace fossil is...
a mold that was filled in with sediment and then hardened into rock.
when the actual plant or animal has been preserved.
the imprint of an organism, left behind in rock.
impressions created by an organism moving
Which makes a good fossil?
heart
tongue
bones
brain
Which would not make a good fossil?
teeth
bones
brain
claws
Erosion is...
when the broken down rocks have been laid down in an area
the removal of weathered rock material
the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments
Weathering is...
when the broken down rocks have been laid down in an area
the removal of weathered rock material
the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments
Deposition is...
when the broken down rocks have been laid down in an area
the removal of weathered rock material
the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments
A plateau is...
a deep valley carved by flowing water
an area of land at a high elevation with a flat surface
an area of land that forms a peak at a high elevation
A mountain is...
a deep valley carved by flowing water
an area of land at a high elevation with a flat surface
an area of land that forms a peak at a high elevation
A canyon is...
a deep valley carved by flowing water
an area of land at a high elevation with a flat surface
an area of land that forms a peak at a high elevation
