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Worksheets1st Semester Final Geophysical Science
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 43mins
Examine the trend of Main Sequence Stars on the HR Diagram. What COLOR stars are the most bright (luminous)?
Red Stars
Orange Stars
Yellow Stars
White Stars
Blue Stars
Examine the trend of Main Sequence Stars on the HR Diagram. What SIZE stars are the coolest in temperature?
Large Stars
Medium Stars
Small Stars
Based on the image below, it can be concluded that star X contains which TWO elements?
Carbon and Mercury
Carbon and Neon
Magnesium and Mercury
Magnesium and Neon
According to the graph below, as the mass of the star increases, the energy output __________.
Increases
Decreases
Why is the abundance of Hydrogen (H) and Helium (He) throughout galaxies an important piece of evidence supporting the Big Bang?
H/He are highly reactive generating hot spots.
H/He are high mass elements formed from supernovae.
H/He were two of the first elements to form following the Big Bang.
All the above
How we measure the distance to other stars?
Parallax, which measures of how much the position of the star changes as Earth moves around the Sun. The greater the change in the position, the closer the star is to us.
Brightness. Scientists look at the brightness of the star and compare it to how bright the star should be. All bright objects appear dimmer as they get farther away, and the relationship between brightness and distance is well defined.
Both of these answers are correct
None of the above
Why do red-shifted light spectrums from neighboring galaxies indicate the universe is expanding?
Red light has the shortest wavelength on the visible light spectrum
Red light has the longest wavelength on the visible light spectrum
Red light has both long and short wavelengths on the visible light spectrum
Red light has neither long, not short wavelengths on the visible light spectrum
The life cycles of stars are determined by their:
mass (size)
color
distance from Earth
luminosity
What can we conclude from the observation that nearly all galaxies are moving away from us?
Massive black holes are drawing galaxies away from Earth.
The Sun and Earth are located at the center of the universe.
Everything in the universe is moving the same direction.
The once-smaller universe is expanding in all directions.
10. Which of the following is NOT evidence of the Big Bang Theory?
Abundance of Hydrogen and Helium
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation everywhere
Stars that are blue shifted
The universe is getting bigger
How did the discovery of Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation support the Big Bang Theory?
It suggests that Hydrogen and Helium were the first elements to form.
It confirms the age of the Earth to be around 5 billion years old.
It supports the idea that the universe used to be hotter.
It demonstrates that the universe continues to expand.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the presence of matter in the universe?
There are more metal elements in the universe than nonmetals.
All elements exist in an equal amount throughout the universe.
There are more heavy elements than light elements.
There are more light elements than heavy elements.
Which of the following is evidence of the Big Bang Theory?
Cavemen heard a loud bang at the beginning of time.
The universe isn't moving
The universe is expanding
The universe is getting smaller
Describe the order of the life cycle of a star by matching image A to the term
Black Hole
Main Sequence Star
Neutron Star
Red Supergiant
Stellar Nebula
Describe the order of the life cycle of a star by matching image F to the term
Black Hole
Main Sequence Star
Neutron Star
Red Supergiant
Stellar Nebula
Describe the order of the life cycle of a star by matching image G to the term
Black Hole
Main Sequence Star
Neutron Star
Red Supergiant
Stellar Nebula
Describe the order of the life cycle of a star by matching image H to the term
Black Hole
Main Sequence Star
Neutron Star
Red Supergiant
Supernova
Describe the order of the life cycle of a star by matching image I to the term
Black Hole
Main Sequence Star
Neutron Star
Red Supergiant
Supernova
Describe the order of the life cycle of a star by matching image J to the term
Black Hole
Main Sequence Star
Neutron Star
Red Supergiant
Supernova
Which star sequence describes a massive star's life cycle?
A,B,C,D,E
A,F,G,H, I or J
A Massive star can have either life cycle
Which star sequence describes a the life cycle of our sun?
A,B,C,D,E
A,F,G,H, I or J
Please label the layers of the sun by matching the Core to the letters on the image
A
C
D
E
F
Please label the layers of the sun by matching the Corona to the letters on the image
A
C
D
E
F
Please label the layers of the sun by matching the Photosphere to the letters on the image
A
C
D
E
F
18. Analyze the following graph to describe the trend. As mass INCREASES gravitational force ___________.
Increases
Decreases
Match the term Aphelion to the image
A (Path of orbit where planet is closest to the sun)
B (Path of orbit where planet is furthest to the sun)
C (Name of the location of the sun)
Path of the Planet along its orbit
Match the term Elliptical to the image
A (Path of orbit where planet is closest to the sun)
B (Path of orbit where planet is furthest to the sun)
C (Name of the location of the sun)
Path of the Planet along its orbit
Match the term Focus to the image
A (Path of orbit where planet is closest to the sun)
B (Path of orbit where planet is furthest to the sun)
C (Name of the location of the sun)
Path of the Planet along its orbit
Match the term Perihelion to the image
A (Path of orbit where planet is closest to the sun)
B (Path of orbit where planet is furthest to the sun)
C (Name of the location of the sun)
Path of the Planet along its orbit
Please describe what happens to gravitational force as you increase mass
Increase Force
Decrease Force
Please describe what happens to gravitational force as you decrease mass
Increase Force
Decrease Force
Please describe what happens to gravitational force as you increase distance
Increase Force
Decrease Force
Please describe what happens to gravitational force as you decrease distance
Increase Force
Decrease Force
Examine the image to describe what happened to the force.
Increased
Decreased
Stayed Constant
Examine the image to describe what happened to the mass.
Increased
Decreased
Stayed Constant
Examine the image to describe what happened to the distance between the 2 objects.
Increased
Decreased
Stayed Constant
Which of these best describes why your weight (on Earth) would change on another planet?
Dehydration effects on different planets change weight
In general, the smaller the planet, the greater weight
Different planets have different gravitational pulls
Weight does not change, no matter where you are
When Kepler compared the cube of the mean orbital radius to the square of the period, what did he discover which led him to discover his 3rd law?
R^3 is always double the size of T^2
R^3 is always bigger than T^2
R^3 is always smaller than T^2
R^3 and T^2 are nearly identical
\What location on the elliptical orbit does a planet move fastest?
Perihelion
Aphelion
Semi-major axis
Minor Axis
How does the period change as the orbital radius increases?
The period increases as the orbital radius increases
The period decreases as the orbital radius increases
The period does not change as the orbital radius increases
There is no relationship between the period and the orbital radius
A bug is able to walk on the surface of plain water, but sinks when trying to walk on the surface of a mystery liquid. Examine the image below to describe which liquid has STRONGER intermolecular forces. *No bugs were harmed in this experiment*
Mystery Liquid
Plain Water
The intermolecular forces are the same
Which of the following best describes what happens when a balloon is rubbed onto a sweater?
Static electricity transfers positive charges from the sweater to the balloon
Static Electricity causes positive charges in the sweater to be attracted to negative charges in the balloon, and positive charges in the balloon to be attracted to negative charges in the sweater
Static electricity transfers negative charges from the sweater to the balloon
Static electricity removes ALL negative charges from the sweater and the balloon
Tina wants to test using Coulomb's Law in real life, so she rubs a balloon on her head and uses an electrometer to record the charge of the balloon, and the charge of her hair, and a ruler to record the distance between the 2. When she plugs in her data to the equation, she finds that the electrostatic force is negative (-99.49N). Based on this data, would she conclude that the relationship between her hair and the balloon is an attractive force or a repulsive force?
Attractive Force
Repulsive Force
The transfer of electrons from 1 object to another when the objects are rubbed together
Coulomb's Law
Static Electricity
Surface Tension
Intramolecular Forces
Stronger intermolecular forces result in which of the following?
Melting point decreases
Boiling point decreases
Vapor pressure decreases
Surface tension decreases
Jupiter has about 317 times more mass than Earth. What can you infer from this fact?
That Jupiter’s gravitational force is much weaker than on Earth’s gravitational force
That Jupiter’s gravitational force is much stronger than Earth’s gravitational force
That Jupiter’s and Earth’s gravitational forces are equal
Mass has no effect on the gravitational force between two objects
What has an eccentricity of zero?
a straight line
a large ellipse
a perfect circle
a small ellipse
Planets orbit the Sun in a shape called a(n)
circle
ellipse
aphelion
perihelion
A planet moves __________ when it is farthest from the sun
faster
slower
neither, the planet moves the same speed regardless of its distance from the sun
Which wave has a HIGHER frequency?
Wave A
Wave B
What is the wavelength of Wave A?
0.5cm
1.0cm
2.5cm
7.0cm
A student made a simple electromagnet. Which of the following could be used to determine if a magnetic field was being produced?
A lightbulb
A voltmeter
Paperclips
There's no way to tell if a magnetic field has been produced
Electromagnets show the interaction of–
electric current and electric charges.
gravitational fields and magnetic dipoles.
magnetic fields and iron filings.
magnetic fields and electric currents.
An electric current is characterized by which of the following?
Charges that are stationary
Charges (electrons) that move
Potential energy in a battery
Mechanical energy in a system
Can a magnet induce (create) an electric current when there is no power source present?
Yes
No
What does the brightness of the light bulb indicate?
The dimmer the bulb, the stronger and faster the current flows.
The brighter the bulb, the stronger and faster the current flows.
The brightness of the bulb indicates what direction the electrons are moving
A brighter bulb indicates that there is less electricity being produced
Magnetic field always travels from
East to West
West to East
North to South
South to North
A student performs a lab in order to observe the types of electrostatic forces that exist between two objects of various charges. Determine the type of electrostatic force that the student would experience if he or she places a POSITIVELY charged balloon and NEGATIVELY charged sweater near each other
Attractive Force
Repulsive Force
Neutral Force
A student performs a lab in order to observe the types of electrostatic forces that exist between two objects of various charges. Determine the type of electrostatic force that the student would experience if he or she places a NEGATIVELY charged balloon and NEGATIVELY charged wall near each other
Attractive Force
Repulsive Force
Neutral Force
A student performs a lab in order to observe the types of electrostatic forces that exist between two objects of various charges. Determine the type of electrostatic force that the student would experience if he or she places a Sphere with a POSITIVE charge and a sphere with a POSITIVE charge near each other
Attractive Force
Repulsive Force
Neutral Force
A hot spot creates a volcano chain when
the mantle plume moves but the plate stays still
the mantle plume stays still but the plate moves
the mantle plume and the plate move in opposite directions
convection in the mantle strengthens the crust
Do all plates move at the same speed/rate?
Yes
No
Match the image above with the type of boundary that it is showing
Convergent
Divergent
Transform
Match the image above with the type of boundary that it is showing
Convergent
Divergent
Transform
Match the image above with the type of boundary that it is showing
Convergent
Divergent
Transform
The diagram represents the movement of heat in the mantle under the earth's crust. Which process is represented by the diagram?
Radioactive Decay
Seismic Waves
Convection currents
Density
When molten material is heated in the mantle it becomes less dense.
True
False
Which location of a convection current creates a magnetic field?
Inner Core
Outer Core
Mantle
Crust
Which location of a convection current creates plate movement of the Earth's crust?
Inner Core
Outer Core
Mantle
Crust
When frequency INCREASES, the length of the wavelength ____________.
Increases
Decreases
Stays the same
What data supports the idea that Earth’s outer core is liquid?
Seismic data shows that S waves cannot travel through the liquid outer core, which creates Shadow Zones
Ultraviolet data shows ionizing radiation removing electrons at the Earth's outer core
Nonionizing radiation results in a lower frequency, meaning that there is not enough energy to travel through a liquid
Seismic waves travel at the speed of light through all layers of the earth, which indicates a liquid outer core
52. Freddy is very excited to impress his date with a romantic picnic at the bottom of a hill. As he is waiting for his love to arrive, a giant boulder comes tumbling down the hill! Freddy runs up the hill and pushes against the boulder to prevent it from crashing into his picnic setup. Which of the following describes the acceleration as his force pushes in the opposite direction of the boulder?
Positive Acceleration
Negative Acceleration
53. Unfortunately, Freddy was not strong enough to stop the boulder in its path. Lucky for Freddy, it did not hit his picnic setup! But it was now in the way of the beautiful view! Freddy decided to push the boulder out of the way. Which of the following describes the acceleration as his force pushes in the same direction as the boulder?
Positive acceleration
Negative acceleration
2Kg encyclopedia is thrown, causing it to accelerate at a rate of 6 m/s^2 . Using Newton's 2nd Law, determine the force that is exerted on an encyclopedia.
2m/s^2
3m/s^2
6m/s^2
12m/s^2
What happens to acceleration when force increases?
Acceleration Decreases
Acceleration Increases
Acceleration Remains Constant
What happens to acceleration when gravity acts on it?
Acceleration Decreases
Acceleration Increases
Acceleration Remains Constant
What happens to acceleration when mass increases?
Acceleration Decreases
Acceleration Increases
Acceleration Remains Constant
If the man pushes with an equal amount of force, which object will accelerate more?
Car because it has more mass
Lawnmower because it has less mass
Car because it has less mass
Lawnmower because it has more mass
What unit do we measure FORCE in?
Newtons (N)
Kilograms (Kg)
Grams (g)
Meters per Second Squared (m/s^2)
Acceleration is...
A measure of the amount of matter in an object
A push or a pull on an object
The force that acts against the movement of an object
The rate at which the velocity changes
Force is...
A measure of the amount of matter in an object
A push or a pull on an object
The force that acts against the movement of an object
The rate at which the velocity changes
Mass is...
A measure of the amount of matter in an object
A push or a pull on an object
The force that acts against the movement of an object
The rate at which the velocity changes
Friction is...
A measure of the amount of matter in an object
A push or a pull on an object
The force that acts against the movement of an object
The rate at which the velocity changes
Examine the bar graph below to describe the trend shown
As mass INCREASES, acceleration DECREASES
As mass DECREASES, acceleration DECREASES
As mass INCREASES, acceleration INCREASES
As mass DECREASES, acceleration STAYS THE SAME
2 balls were dropped from a 20m cliff at the same time. One ball was 50g while the other was 500g. Which ball has a faster acceleration due to gravity?
The 500g ball because it has a larger mass
The 50g ball because it has a smaller mass
They have the same acceleration due to gravity
