WorksheetsPre-Test in Earth Science
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is true regarding water resources?
Water is a renewable resource and there is plenty of all people on the planet to use as they wish.
Water is a nonrenewable resource and once it is all used up we will not have any more.
Although water is a renewable resource, it is currently being used faster than it can be replenished.
There is no need to be concerned about the amount or quality of water on the planet.
Which of the following is NOT a heat-trapping greenhouse gas?
water vapor
carbon dioxide
methane
oxygen
Where is the majority of fresh water on Earth found?
the ocean
lakes
rivers
ice caps and glaciers
underground
What percent of water on Earth is fresh, drinkable, and easily accessible?
50%
25%
20%
5%
<1%
What is a negative impact of mining?
Material left after ore is extracted can release toxic chemicals into the groundwater
Mining can improve the air quality where miners work
Quarries attract new species to the area
Mining can decrease soil erosion
What is a negative impact of agriculture?
Fertilizer runoff polluting rivers
More land for animals to graze
Less food available
Increases atmospheric oxygen
The ozone layer is found in the
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
Some scientists have predicted that buildup of greenhouse gases will contribute to the occurrence of more hurricanes. Which is the MOST likely assumption used in making this prediction?
Acid rainfall will cause a decrease in oceanic surface temperatures.
Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide will cause increased ocean surface temperatures.
Any measurable increase in ocean surface temperatures must be caused by human activities.
Saturation of nitrogen in the atmosphere will cause a wide range of ocean surface temperatures.
What type of energy is produced/radiated by the sun?
electromagnetic waves
cosmic energy
heat waves
solar wind energy
is the part of Earth where life exists
Biosphere
Biota
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
