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Semester Review

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which position will three-fourths of the illuminated side of the moon be visible from Earth?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

In which position will one-fourth of the illuminated side of the moon be visible from Earth?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

How are the sun, Earth, and moon aligned during a lunar eclipse?

a)

In a straight line with the moon between Earth and the sun

b)

In a straight line with Earth between the sun and the moon

c)

With the sun and the moon at right angles to each other in relation to Earth

d)

With the sun and Earth at right angles to each other in relation to the moon

4.

Which of the following happens during a lunar eclipse?

a)

Earth casts a shadow on the moon.

b)

The moon casts a shadow on Earth.

c)

Earth stops revolving in its orbit.

d)

Earth starts revolving around the moon.

5.

A coastline on Earth experienced a high tide at 6 a.m. At what approximate time will the next low tide occur, and why?

a)

6 p.m., because the coastline will turn 90 degrees from the moon

b)

6 p.m., because the coastline will turn 180 degrees from the moon

c)

12 noon, because the coastline will turn 90 degrees from the moon

d)

12 noon, because the coastline will turn 180 degrees from the moon

6.

High tide are experienced 12 hours apart for a certain coastline. Which of the following best explains the reason for this phenomenon?

a)

The coastline experiences tidal bulge twice a day.

b)

The coastline experiences tidal bulge once a day.

c)

The coastline comes in a straight line with the moon once.

d)

The coastline becomes 90 degress with the moon twice.

7.

During a certain time of the year, location B receives light rays spread out over twice as much area as location A. Which of the following explains which location is relatively cooler than the other?

a)

Location A, because it receives sunlight at a smaller angle than location B

b)

Location B, because it receives sunlight at a smaller angle than location A

c)

Location A because it receives sunlight at a 90° angle

d)

Location B, because it receives sunlight at a 90° angle

8.

During a certain time of the year, the angle of the sun's rays at location C is smaller than the angle of the sun's rays at location D. Which location experiences cooler temperatures at that time?

a)

Location C, because the smaller angle means the sunlight is spread out over more area

b)

Location D, because the larger angle means the sunlight is spread out over more area

c)

Location C, because Earth is tilted away from the sun at this time

d)

Location D, because Earth is tilted towards the sun at this time

9.

A location in the northern hemisphere is currently experiencing the longest day. It is a day with more hours of sunlight than darkness. Which of the following could be the current month?

a)

April

b)

December

c)

June

d)

May

10.

A location in the northern hemisphere is currently experiencing equal sunlight as another location in the southern hemisphere. Which of the following could be the current month?

a)

August

b)

January

c)

June

d)

March

11.

Which planets are likely to be inner planets?

a)

W and X

b)

X and Y

c)

Y and Z

d)

X and Z

12.

Which planets are likely to be gas giants?

a)

W and X

b)

X and Y

c)

Y and Z

d)

W and Z

13.

Which of the following correctly arranges the planets by the size of their diameter in increasing order?

a)

Uranus < Neptune < Mercury < Earth

b)

Earth < Mercury < Neptune < Uranus

c)

Mercury < Earth < Saturn < Jupiter

d)

Jupiter < Saturn < Earth < Mercury

14.

Which of the following correctly arranges the planets by their orbital speeds from slowest to fastest?

a)

Jupiter < Earth < Saturn < Mercury

b)

Mercury < Saturn < Earth < Jupiter

c)

Saturn < Jupiter < Mars < Mercury

d)

Mercury < Mars < Jupiter < Saturn

15.

Which of the following planets has iron oxide in its crust?

a)

Mars

b)

Mercury

c)

Neptune

d)

Venus

16.

Which of the following planets has ammonia clouds in its atmosphere?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Mars

c)

Mercury

d)

Venus

17.

Which of the following planets has the longest orbital period as compared to the others?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Mars

c)

Neptune

d)

Uranus

18.

Which of the following planets has the smallest orbital radius as compared to the others?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Mars

c)

Mercury

d)

Venus

19.

The mass of the star Proxima Centauri is 12% of the mass of the sun. What would be the likely impact on the motion of Earth if the sun were replaced by Proxima Centauri?

a)

A day would be shorter because the gravity experienced by Earth would be stronger.

b)

A day would be shorter because the gravity experienced by Earth would be weaker.

c)

A year on Earth would be longer because Earth would move relatively faster in its orbit.

d)

A year on Earth would be longer because Earth would move relatively more slowly in its orbit.

20.

The star Betelgeuse is 20 times more massive than the sun. What would be the likely impact on the motion of Earth if the sun were replaced by Betelgeuse?

a)

Orbital radius would increase because the gravitational pull would decrease.

b)

Orbital radius would decrease because the gravitational pull would increase.

c)

Orbital velocity would decrease because the gravitational pull would increase.

d)

Orbital velocity would increase because the gravitational pull would decrease.

21.

Which of the following explains why planets in our solar system are revolving around the sun?

a)

The gravitational pull of the sun keeps the planets in their orbits.

b)

The high pressure inside the sun attracts all planets towards the sun.

c)

The nebular mass originally exploded to throw planets around the sun.

d)

The high amount of energy released from the sun helps the planets revolve.

22.

Which of the following explains why objects in our solar system are in a spinning motion?

a)

The gravitational pull of the sun pushed objects into a spinning motion.

b)

The massive size of the sun made all other objects in space spin fast.

c)

Gravity pulled in new matter towards an already rotating nebula.

d)

Gravity pushed away heavier matter towards the outside boundary of space objects.

23.

According to Newton's law of gravitation, what affects the force of attraction between two objects?

a)

Distance between them

b)

Angle between them

c)

Their shape

d)

Their color

24.

Which of the following properties of an object affects the gravitational force it exerts?

a)

Its color

b)

Its mass

c)

Its shape

d)

Its temperature

25.

Which of the following is the center of the universe according to the heliocentric model?

a)

Earth

b)

Moon

c)

Mars

d)

Sun

26.

Which of the following is the center of the universe according to the geocentric model?

a)

Earth

b)

Moon

c)

Mars

d)

Sun

27.

How can spectroscopy and infrared technology be useful in space?

a)

They can enhance speed by making spacecraft fuel more efficient.

b)

They can measure magnetic fields produced by astronomical bodies.

c)

They can provide an emergency escape to the astronaut from a space center.

d)

They can determine the elements that make up the surface of astronomical bodies.

28.

How can parachute systems that are in use for air travel on Earth be used in space technology?

a)

They can detect charged particles in solar winds.

b)

They can launch astronauts into space at accelerated speeds.

c)

They can ensure a soft landing for astronauts and spacecraft.

d)

They can help vehicles climb for use on rough surfaces of other planets.

29.

The coolest and dimmest space objects emit radiation of longer wavelengths than those we can see. A detector for which type of electromagnetic radiation is most suitable to study cool dim stars?

a)

Gamma ray

b)

Infrared

c)

Ultraviolet

d)

X-rays

30.

Certain high-frequency radiations are likely to cause harm to astronauts landing on Mars. A detector for which type of electromagnetic radiation is most suitable to study this harmful radiation on Mars?

a)

Infrared

b)

Radio waves

c)

Ultraviolet

d)

Visible light

31.

Alan made the diagram below to represent ultraviolet rays, radio waves, gamma rays, and infrared rays based on their properties. Which wave best represents gamma rays?

a)

Wave A

b)

Wave B

c)

Wave C

d)

Wave D

32.

Becky made the diagram below to represent ultraviolet rays, radio waves, gamma rays, and infrared rays based on their properties. Which wave best represents ultraviolet rays?

a)

Wave A

b)

Wave B

c)

Wave C

d)

Wave D

33.

Malia states that a certain layer of the sun is like the main engine of a car, where all the energy required to make the car work is produced. Which layer of the sun is Malia referring to?

a)

Convective zone

b)

Inner core

c)

Photosphere

d)

Radiative zone

34.

Dan states that a certain layer of the sun is like the brightest street lamp in a city. Which layer of the sun is Dan referring to?

a)

Chromosphere

b)

Convective zone

c)

Photosphere

d)

Radiative zone

35.

What are the dark spots which appear from time to time on the sun's surface called?

a)

Corona

b)

Prominences

c)

Solar flares

d)

Sunspots

36.

What are the short eruptions of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface called?

a)

Corona

b)

Prominences

c)

Solar flares

d)

Sunspots

37.

From which of the following layers of the sun is light energy radiated into space?

a)

Convective zone

b)

Inner core

c)

Photosphere

d)

Radiative zone

38.

Which of the following stars is most likely to be red?

a)

Star A

b)

Star B

c)

Star C

d)

Star D

39.

Which statement is true about Star A?

a)

It is red in color.

b)

It is yellow in color.

c)

It is four times brighter than the sun.

d)

It is four times dimmer than the sun.

40.

In which part of the sun do gases heat up and rise and then cool down and sink?

a)

Convective zone

b)

Inner core

c)

Photosphere

d)

Radiative zone

41.

Which of the following represents the total amount of energy emitted from a celestial object?

a)

Absolute brightness

b)

Apparent magnitude

c)

Nebula

d)

Proto-star

42.

Which of the following physical properties of stars are plotted on an HR diagram?

a)

Absolute brightness and size

b)

Apparent magnitude and mass

c)

Apparent magnitude and luminosity

d)

Absolute brightness and temperature

43.

Which statement is true about our galaxy?

a)

It forms an ellipse.

b)

Its shape is irregular.

c)

Its arms spiral outward.

d)

It contains the universe.

44.

Which statement is true about the Milky Way?

a)

It is a big planet.

b)

It contains the universe.

c)

It has an irregular shape.

d)

It has several billion stars.

45.

Which of the following types of galaxies is least common?

a)

Elliptical

b)

Irregular

c)

Lens

d)

Spiral

46.

How many types of galaxies are there?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

47.

Juan made the following bar graph shown to represent the relative distances of four different astronomical bodies from Earth. If D represents Mars, which of the following could be represented by B and C?

a)

B could be the moon, and C could be the sun.

b)

B could be the sun, and C could be the moon.

c)

B could be the sun, and C could be planet Uranus.

d)

B could be the moon, and C could be planet Uranus.

48.

Ben made the following bar graph shown to represent the relative distances of four different astronomical bodies from Earth. If A represents the sun, which of the following could be represented by C and D?

a)

C could be Venus, and D could be the moon.

b)

C could be Uranus, and D could be the moon.

c)

C could be the moon, and D could be Venus.

d)

C could be Uranus, and D could be Venus.

49.

Carla uses a table tennis ball and a volleyball to represent two astronomical bodies based on their sizes. Which of the following representations is the most correct based on what Carla has?

a)

The table tennis ball represents the Milky Way and the volleyball represents the local group cluster.

b)

The table tennis ball represents the solar system and the volleyball represents Earth.

c)

The table tennis ball represents the solar system and the volleyball represents the moon.

d)

The table tennis ball represents the Milky Way and the volleyball represents the solar system.

50.

Alex uses a golf ball and a football to represent two astronomical bodies based on their sizes. Which of the following representations is the most correct based on what Alex has?

a)

The golf ball represents the Milky Way and the football represents Earth.

b)

The golf ball represents the solar system and the football represents Earth.

c)

The golf ball represents the solar system and the football represents the moon.

d)

The golf ball represents the solar system and the football represents the Milky Way.

51.

Which of the following is most likely the distance between Mercury and Mars?

a)

1,926 miles

b)

6,256 kilometers

c)

10.8 billion light years

d)

1.14 astronomical units

52.

Which of the following is most likely the distance between the Milky Way and another galaxy?

a)

22,926 miles

b)

30 million kilometers

c)

10.8 billion light years

d)

19.2 astronomical units

53.

Which of the following is an appropriate unit to measure large distances across the universe?

a)

An astronomical unit

b)

A kilometer

c)

A light year

d)

A mile

54.

Which of the following is an appropriate unit to measure large distances across the solar system?

a)

Astronomical unit

b)

Meter

c)

Square mile

d)

Year

55.

The masses of all the substances either used up or formed during photosynthesis: A=192 grams, B=108 grams, C=264 grams, D=180 grams Which statement supports the conclusion that it follows the law of conservation?

a)

The total mass of B and C, which are water and oxygen, is equal to the total mass of A and D, which are carbon dioxide and glucose.

b)

The total mass of B and C, which are water and carbon dioxide, is equal to the total mass of A and D, which are oxygen and glucose.

c)

The total mass of A and B, which are water and carbon dioxide, is less than the total mass of C and D, which are oxygen and glucose.

d)

The total mass of A and C, which are water and carbon dioxide, is greater than the total mass of B and D, which are oxygen and glucose.

56.

A, B, and C represent the masses of compounds either used up or formed by the combustion of coal. A=12 grams, B=44 grams, C=32 grams Which statement supports the idea that combustion follows the law of conservation?

a)

The total mass of A and C, which are carbon dioxide and oxygen, is equal to the mass of B, which is carbon.

b)

The total mass of A and C, which are carbon and oxygen, is equal to the mass of B, which is carbon dioxide.

c)

The total mass of B and C, which are carbon and oxygen, is greater than the mass of A, which is carbon dioxide.

d)

The total mass of A and B, which are carbon and oxygen, is greater than the mass of C, which is carbon dioxide.

57.

A process in the carbon cycle is seen when carbon in coal burns in the presence of oxygen to form carbon dioxide. Which of the following statements best proves that the law of conservation is obeyed during this process?

a)

The total mass of carbon used up is equal to the total mass of oxygen used up.

b)

The total mass of oxygen and carbon dioxide is equal to the total mass of carbon.

c)

The total mass of oxygen and carbon is equal to the total mass of carbon dioxide.

d)

The total mass of carbon used up is equal to the total mass of carbon dioxide formed.

58.

Which of the following statements best proves that the law of conservation of mass is obeyed during cellular respiration?

a)

The starting total number of carbon atoms in glucose is equal to the ending total number of carbon atoms in water.

b)

The starting total number of carbon atoms in glucose is equal to the ending total number of carbon atoms in carbon dioxide.

c)

The starting total number of oxygen atoms in glucose is equal to the ending total number of oxygen atoms in carbon dioxide.

d)

The starting total number of oxygen atoms in glucose and oxygen gas is equal to the ending total number of oxygen atoms in water.

59.

Which processes represent respiration?

a)

Process A and Process C

b)

Process B and Process D

c)

Process A and Process D

d)

Process B and Process C

60.

Which process represents eating?

a)

Process A

b)

Process B

c)

Process C

d)

Process D

61.

Which of the following processes transfers carbon directly from sea water to sea plants?

a)

Diffusion

b)

Evaporation

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Respiration

62.

Which of the following processes transfers carbon directly from sea organisms to sea water?

a)

Diffusion

b)

Evaporation

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Respiration

63.

Why is this diagram incorrect?

a)

Water is not formed during this process.

b)

Carbon dioxide is not formed during this process.

c)

The arrow for oxygen should point in the opposite direction.

d)

The arrow for glucose should point in the opposite direction.

64.

Why is this diagram incorrect?

a)

Water is not used up during this process.

b)

Glucose is not used during this process.

c)

The arrow for oxygen should point in the opposite direction.

d)

The arrow for carbon dioxide should point in the opposite direction.

65.

Which of the following statements is true about the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

a)

It reacts with water.

b)

It is one of the ending compounds.

c)

It is one of the beginning compounds.

d)

It reacts with carbon dioxide.

66.

Which of the following statements is true about cellular respiration?

a)

It converts energy into food.

b)

It breaks down food to release energy.

c)

It turns carbon dioxide into water.

d)

It turns water into carbon dioxide.

67.

During an experiment, Amara covered a part of a leaf of a green plant with dark paper and kept the plant in sunlight. Which statement best describes the result of this experiment?

a)

The covered part will not receive sufficient water to make food.

b)

The covered part will not make food in the absence of sunlight.

c)

The uncovered part will have more chlorophyll than the covered part.

d)

The uncovered part will receive more oxygen than the covered part.

68.

Flask A had water and carbon dioxide, Flask B had potassium hydroxide solution to absorb carbon dioxide, plants are kept in sunlight and watered every day. Which statement best describes the result of this experiment?

a)

The leaf in flask A will not get oxygen to make glucose.

b)

The leaf in flask A will convert water into carbon dioxide.

c)

The leaf in flask B will not get carbon dioxide to make glucose.

d)

The leaf in flask B will remove the carbon dioxide produced.

69.

Which of the following statements best describes the role of glucose during photosynthesis?

a)

It reacts with water.

b)

It is a product formed.

c)

It reacts with carbon dioxide.

d)

It is converted into light energy.

70.

Which of the following statements is correct about the gases which participate in photosynthesis?

a)

Carbon dioxide is used up, and oxygen is produced.

b)

Oxygen is used up, and carbon dioxide is produced.

c)

Carbon dioxide is used up, and hydrogen is produced.

d)

Hydrogen is used up, and carbon dioxide is produced.

71.

Which of the following methods can be used by officials to solve the problem of water pollution?

a)

Dispose chemical wastes in dustbins.

b)

Stop droughts and floods.

c)

Increase the number of factories.

d)

Use scientific solutions.

72.

Which of the following is an example of how science can solve social problems?

a)

It can reduce the frequency of severe weather conditions.

b)

It can control the time and day when cyclones happen.

c)

It can identify the sources of polluted water.

d)

It can stop excessive rain from occurring.