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Worksheets24-25 SM1 Science Final Exam Review
Total questions: 167
Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins
How much of the earth is lit up at any given time?
25%
50%
75%
100%
What cause day and night on different parts of the Earth's surface?
Rotation
Revolution
The earth ______ on its ______ causing day and night.
rotates, axis
rotates, orbit
spins, axis
spins, orbit
Which part on Earth receives more total daylight hours throughout the year?
Equator
North Pole
South Pole
Everywhere is the same
Is it day or night time for the person standing at the X?
day
night
How much of the Earth is lit up?
0%
25%
50%
100%
Which location is experiencing longer day light hours?
X
Y
They are the same.
If you wanted to live in a location that has more varied amount of daylight hours which one would you pick and why?
Y because its closer to the equator
Y, because its farther away from the equator
X because its closer to the equator
X, because its farther away from the equator
In position C what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer
Spring
Fall
Winter
How long does it take earth to move from location B to D?
3 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
At which position will the Northern Hemisphere have the greatest amount of Daylight hours?
A
B
C
D
At which positions will the northern and southern hemisphere receive the same amount of direct and indirect sunlight?
B and C
A and D
A and C
B and D
Which direction does the Earth move around the sun?
left
right
clockwise
counter-clockwise
Which position is the Earth at on June 21st?
Hint: 1st day of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
A
D
C
b
Which position is the Earth at on December 21st?
Hint: 1st day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
D
C
B
A
What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere at location D?
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere at location B?
Winter
Fall
Summer
Spring
How long does it take to go from location C to location B?
3 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
What moon phase is at location D?
First Quarter
New Moon
Full Moon
Last Quarter
What moon phase is at location B?
Full Moon
New Moon
First Quarter
Last Quarter
What moon phase is at location A?
New Moon
Full Moon
First Quarter
Last Quarter
What moon phase is at location C?
New Moon
Full Moon
First Quarter
Last Quarter
A student builds a model based on this diagram. He used foam balls to represent the moon and Earth and a flashlight to represent the sun. Which position should he shine the flashlight from?
1
2
3
4
What type of tide is happening in Diagram A?
Neap
Spring
What type of tide is happening in Diagram B?
Spring
Neap
Which diagram is experiencing a bigger tidal range?
A
B
Who is experiencing a smaller tidal range?
A
B
Which student is correct?
A
B
C
D
Which one of the following does not belong with the others?
First Quarter
Third Quarter
Spring Tide
Neap Tide
Which one of the following does not belong with the others?
Spring Tide
Neap Tide
Full Moon
New Moon
Which one of the following does not belong with the others?
Moon
Sun
Less Distance
Greater Gravitational Force
Which list does not have the correct order of the seasons?
summer - fall - winter - spring
winter - fall - summer - spring
spring - summer - fall - winter
fall - winter - spring - summer
If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, during which months does Autumn occur?
March, April, May
June, July, August
December, January, February
September, October, November
Seasons are caused by Earth’s
tilted axis and size
revolution and tilted axis
revolution and distance from the sun
revolution and rotation
Which position is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing Summer?
A
B
C
D
Which position is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing Fall/Autumn?
A
B
C
D
The Northern Hemisphere experiences the beginning of spring when Earth is in...
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
The axis on which Earth now rotates is tilted at an angle. If the axis was to be changed so that it was perfectly upright, which change would be expected on Earth?
It would always be winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
There would no longer be periods of light and darkness.
For every season, the length of the day would be shorter.
There would not be the same pattern of seasonal changes in weather.
When would be the best time to build sand castles at the beach?
Spring tide during low tide
Neap tide during low tide
Spring tide during high tide
Ecuador, which is located on the equator, experiences consistent temperatures all year long. What is the most likely explanation for why that occurs?
Ecuador is tilted toward the Sun so it gets the same amount of sunlight all year long.
Ecuador is tilted away from the Sun so it gets the same amount of sunlight all year long.
Ecuador is in the middle of the earth and as a result gets the same amount of sunlight all year long.
Ecuador experiences 24 hours of constant sunlight so the temperature never changes.
Which of the following diagrams represents the position of the sun, Earth and moon for one of the smallest tidal ranges of the month to be experienced?
A
B
C
D
Which line on the graph indicates a neap tide?
red
blue
green
purple
What is the source of the thermal energy that heats our planet's atmosphere?
Earth's core
Green plants
The Sun
The Sun warms the atmosphere and drives convection currents because...
warm air is less dense, so it rises.
the warmed air cools and makes rain.
the cooler land pushes away warm air.
warm air, in contact with cool air, rotates.
Winds in our atmosphere are created as a result of which of the following processes?
Energy that is absorbed in the atmosphere
Gravitational attraction from the Moon
Density of the air particles in the atmosphere
Uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere
The major patterns of movement of air and water on Earth are the result of ...
different densities of seawater and fresh water.
diversity in the height of coastal landforms.
uneven heating and the rotation of Earth.
irregular durations of daytime and nighttime.
What is one effect of the uneven heating of Earth caused by the Sun?
Rotation of Earth
Generation of wind
Oceans losing salt
Plants failing to grow
The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently experienced a temperature rise?
Amarillo
Detroit
Orlando
Reno
The general pattern of winds around a high pressure area is clockwise, outward. The general pattern of winds around a low pressure area is counterclockwise, inward. Based on the information provided, the winds in Monterrey, Mexico will be mainly from...
north.
east.
south.
west.
The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown will likely see a drop in temperature in the near future?
Albany
Bismarck
Nashville
San Diego
The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently saw a rise in air pressure?
Baltimore
Jacksonville
Portland
Rapid City
One of the major ways oceans contribute to weather systems is that the oceans -
provide a diverse habitat for many organisms.
store and transport the Sun’s heat energy.
experience changes in amounts of dissolved salt.
reach depths that can be as much as 12,000 meters.
Most of the water vapor in the atmosphere comes from evaporation of water from oceans. Most of this evaporation occurs where there is the greatest solar radiation, which is -
along the coast of Europe.
around islands in the Pacific.
near the Equator.
at both of the poles.
The majority of heat transfer performed on Earth by oceans is from what region to what other region?
From the Equator to the poles.
From coastal regions to inland.
From North America to South America.
From the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean.
Which of the following correctly identifies the major SOURCE for the energy that creates hurricanes?
Suns radiation
Ocean currents
Moons gravity
Earths rotation
The ocean currents that influence weather aren't able to carry heat energy directly from south to north or north to south. Currents are deflected consistently to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and consistently to the left in the Southern due to...
collisions with the coastlines of continents.
the irregular shape of the ocean floor.
the rotation of Earth on its axis.
the strong winds above the ocean.
The Sun provides the energy that drives weather.
True
False
Winds occur as a result of convection in the atmosphere.
True
False
Both the atmosphere and oceans experience convection.
True
False
The Earth's surface has no effect on the temperature of the air.
True
False
Winds can occur due to unequal heating within the atmosphere.
True
False
There is no relationship between ocean currents and global wind patterns.
True
False
Global winds produce waves and tides in the ocean.
True
False
What drives convection currents in the atmosphere?
Sun
Earth
Moon
Earth's hot core
What is this a picture of?
land breeze
sea breeze
What is this a picture of?
sea breeze
land breeze
Describe the characteristics of high pressure and low pressure.
Both high and low pressure moves clockwise.
Both high and low pressure moves counter-clockwise.
High pressure moves clockwise and low pressure moves counter-clockwise.
Low pressure moves clockwise and high pressure moves counter-clockwise.
Describe the characteristics of high pressure and low pressure.
High pressure is less dense and low pressure is more dense.
High pressure is more dense and low pressure is less dense.
High and low pressure have equal density.
What do you mean? High and low pressure can't be dense.
Describe the characteristics of high pressure and low pressure.
High pressure has air that sinks and low pressure has air that rises.
High pressure has air that rises and low pressure has air that sinks.
High and low pressure has air that rises.
High and low pressure has air that sinks.
Describe the characteristics of high pressure and low pressure.
The symbol for high pressure is HP and the symbol for low pressure is LP.
The symbol for high pressure is H.
The symbol for low pressure is L.
Both B and C are true.
If weather systems could talk, what would they say?
"Takeover is my motto! Move slow and I'll overtake you. Get out the way because here I come!"
1
2
3
4
If weather systems could talk, what would they say?
"I'm bringing the cold, Be prepared for a big show when I pass through. I want people to notice when I blow into town."
1
2
3
4
If weather systems could talk, what would they say?
"I'm out of energy. I am not going anywhere for a while. I think I'll hang around for a few days and keep conditions just the way they are."
1
2
3
4
If weather systems could talk, what would they say?
"I like to heat things up. Humid air and warm temperatures move from the south."
1
2
3
4
Use the weather map from Feb 7 to answer. Which of the cities will experience the passage of the cold front over the next several days?
A
B
C
None of these.
Use the weather map from Feb 7 to answer. Which of these cities will not be affected by the cold front?
A
B
C
A and C
Hurricanes are areas of extremely low pressure
True
False
Hurricanes form on land and water when temperatures reach 90 degrees F.
True
False
A hurricane with a female name is much stronger than a hurricane with a male name.
True
False
Hurricanes disperse the heat energy found in tropical ocean waters.
True
False
Hurricanes have an organized clockwise wind circulation that rotates around an eye.
True
False
As a hurricane moves into cooler ocean waters, the hurricane's strength is maintained.
True
False
Once a hurricane reaches the continental coastline, it weakens.
True
False
The Milky Way
Star
Moon
Planet
Galaxy
Our sun is in what stage?
planetary nebula
protostar
main sequence
red giant
Why can't we see the entire shape of the Milky Way Galaxy?
Earth is part of the Milky Way
More stars exist outside of the galaxy
the stars in the center are very small
the center of the galaxy is a dense star cluster
Why does the sun appear brighter than the supergiant star Betelgeuse?
the sun is a different color
the sun is older
the sun is closer
the sun is made of different elements
The picture is of a galaxy found in the Universe. What is the shape of this galaxy?
Spiral
Elliptical
Obtuse
Irregular
Analyze this HR Diagram. Which group of stars is considered to have a higher than average luminosity as well as a lower than average temperature?
Giants
Main Sequence
White Dwarfs
Supergiants
Analyze this HR Diagram. Which group of stars is considered to have a lower than average luminosity as well as a higher than average temperature?
Giants
Main Sequence
White Dwarfs
Supergiants
There are four groups of stars on the HR Diagram. About 90% of all stars are in the ________.
Supergiants
Giants
White dwarfs
Main sequence
This famous fault in California has a lot of earthquakes!
New Madrid
Denali Fault
Ramapo Seismic Zone
San Andreas Fault
What type of boundary is shown in the diagram?
Divergent
Convergent
Transform
What type of boundary is shown in the diagram?
Divergent
Convergent
Slide/Transform
What type of boundary is shown in the diagram?
Divergent
Convergent
Slide/Transform
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was caused by a shift in two plates that pushed one section of the sea floor under another section of the sea floor by 5 meters. What type of boundary is this?
divergent
convergent
transform
metamorphic
What is the source of energy that drives plate movement?
the subducton of the sea floor
the different densities of the oceanic and crustal plates
convection currents in the asthenosphere
the friction force between the plates that move past each other
This organelle controls what goes in and out of plant and animal cells.
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Chloroplasts
Cytoplasm
The _____________ stores food, water, wastes, and other materials in both plant and animal cells.
Vacuole
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
The _____________ holds the DNA, and controls the functions of eukaryotic cells.
Nucleus
Nuclear Membrane
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
The _____________ is a gel-like fluid that fills plant and animal cells. It holds the organelles in place and gives each cell its shape.
Cytoplasm
Cell Membrane
Cell Wall
Chloroplast
What can only be found in plant cells?
Cell membrane
Vacuole
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?
mitochondria
nucleus
cell wall
cell membrane
A large central vacuole is found in a _____ cell.
animal
plant
Identify the structure that is indicated by the arrow in the image.
cell wall
central vacuole
chloroplast
nucleus
Identify the structure that is indicated by the arrow in the image.
cell wall
central vacuole
chloroplast
cell membrane
The arrow is showing the fluid inside the cell that surrounds the cell organelles. What is the arrow pointing to in the cell?
cytoplasm
mitochondria
ribosomes
nucleus
What is the outermost layer of an animal cell?
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Mitochondria
What is the outermost layer of a plant cell?
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Mitochondria
_________________ describes a trait that is covered over, or masked by another form of that trait.
dominant
punnett
recessive
gene
The letters representing the phenotype is called
phenotype
genotype
Different forms of a gene are called
alleles
traits
A ______________ square is a model that helps make genetic predictions.
Punnett
Mendel
Two of the same alleles of the gene for a certain trait
heterozygous
homozygous
Two different alleles of the gen for a certain trait
homozygous
heterozygous
Which organisms in the food web shown above compete for the same food source in this environment?
Grasshoppers and snakes
Hawks and frogs
Frogs and snakes
Decomposers and grasses
Which of the following is NOT a biotic factor?
Coyote
air
elephant
What is one negative impact of net fishing?
it is easier
a lot of unwanted fish are caught and die
they can catch a lot of fish at one time
the nets come in pretty colors
Which of these energy roles is always located at the bottom of an energy pyramid?
Producer
Second-Level Carnivores
Herbivores.
First-Level Consumers.
Who is the producer in this food chain?
The rabbit
The grass
The fox
There is no such thing as a producer
Who is the consumer in this food chain?
The grass
The rabbit
The rabbit and fox
The fox
Which of the following organisms can be both a secondary and a tertiary consumer?
Lizard and small reptiles
badgers
ground squirrels
mountain lion
As you work your way up the energy pyramid, what happens to the energy?
It increases
It decreases
It stays the same
Nothing
In the food web above, what eats the rabbit?
Fox
Hawk
Vole
Grass
During a forest fire most vegetation (plants) burn. Which ecological succession will take place after a forest fire?
Primary
Secondary
___ are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.
foundational organisms
introductory organisms
primary organisms
pioneer species
Water that collects in cracks and pores in underground soil and rock layers.
Ground Water
Aquifer
Water Table
Zone of Aeration
