WorksheetsEarth and Space Science
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 35mins
A tornado hit a city in Oklahoma during a storm. What spheres are interacting during this situation?
only the geosphere and atmosphere
all of the spheres of Earth
only the biosphere
only the hydrosphere and biosphere
The sun appears to go across the sky everyday but the (a) is actually moving.
Mrs. Pyle owns a large farm. This year, she plans to leave several fields without crops. What should Mrs. Pyle do to prevent soil erosion on the empty fields?
plant grass to hold the soil
water the empty fields regularly
fertilize the fields during the growing season
plow (break up) the soil deeply and regularly
Which of the following is the best reason why the Sun is the brightest star in the sky?
It is the star with the most mass.
It is the star with the most volume.
It is the hottest star in the universe.
It is the closest star to Earth.
Where is the largest supply of fresh water on Earth?
Lakes
Rivers
Polar ice caps
Oceans
A tsunami is a very large and powerful wave caused by underwater earthquakes. Which of Earth's sphere is least likely to be affected by a tsunami?
atmosphere
hydrosphere
biosphere
geosphere
The table shows examples of constellations that are best seen from the Northern Hemisphere by season. Which statement explains why different constellations are visible as the seasons change?
Earth spins on its axis.
Earth is tilted on its axis.
Earth has a magnetic field.
Earth revolves around the Sun.
Star A and Star B are identical. However, Star A looks dimmer than Star B. Which statement may explain why Star A seems dimmer than Star B?
Star A is closer to the observer than Star B.
Star B is closer to the observer than Star A.
Approximately what time would it be based on the shadow in the picture?
6:00pm
7:00am
12:00pm
1:00am
Using the chart, approximately how many hours can Hercules be seen in May?
5.1 hours
3.2 hours
8.6 hours
5.0 hours
The length of a shadow is (a) at noon.
(use an -est word)
Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the sun?
They are much smaller.
They are not as bright.
They are so far away.
They are dwarf stars.
As the earth rotates on its axis, the constellations and stars in them appear to _________.
move across the sky
move around each other
stand still in the s
rotate
Look at the waterfall in the picture. Over time what is mostly like to happen?
The rocks will change shape and erode away.
The water will dry up.
The trees will die and new trees will be planted.
The rocks will disappear.
Where is the majority of water on Earth found?
Plants
Lakes
Rivers
Oceans
The sun rising and setting, moon phases, seasonal changes, and constellations are all connected because they follow a _______________.
pattern
cycle
Both pattern and cycle
None of the above
We have different seasons because of...
the moons orbiting around Earth
the four seasons
the rotation of Earth daily
the tilt of the Earth and revolution around the sun
When volcanoes erupt, dust and ash particles spread through much of the air blocking the sun. Which two spheres are interacting?
geosphere
hydrosphere
biosphere
atmosphere
