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8H STC Earth and atmosphere

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A rock deep within the Earth experiences extreme temperature and pressure. After a long period of time it becomes which rock?

a)

Magma

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

d)

Sedimentary

2.

Rocks and sediment change as they move through the rock cycle. Which change involves turning into melting?

a)

Lava to rock

b)

magma to lava

c)

rock to magma

d)

rock to sediment

3.

What must happen to a metamorphic rock before it becomes a sedimentary rock rock?

a)

It must be broken down into sediment

b)

It must be melted into magma

c)

Its minerals must dissolve in water

d)

It must be exposed to high temperature and pressure

4.
Formed by heat and pressure
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Metamorphic
c)
Extrusive Igneous
d)
Intrusive Igneous
5.

This rock is formed in layers.

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

6.

Fossils are often found in this rock.

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

7.

This rock is often found near water.

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

8.

You would most likely find this rock near a volcano.

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

9.

What kind of rock is "Granite"?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

10.

What kind of rock is "Marble"?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

11.

What kind of rock is "Limestone"?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

12.

What kind of rock is "Sandstone"?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

13.

What kind of rock is "Basalt"?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

14.

This rock is usually made up of pieces of rock called sediments that have been pressed and cemented together.

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

15.
The top layer of sediments in a sedimentary rocks is...
a)
The newest and youngest layer.
b)
The oldest layer.
c)
The only layer that is made from pebbles.
d)
The second layer of sediments.
16.
Formed by compacting & cementing of sediments
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Metamorphic
c)
Extrusive Igneous
d)
Intrusive Igneous
17.
Has large crystals because of slow cooling
a)
sedimentary rock
b)
metamorphic rock
c)
intrusive igneous rock
d)
extrusive igneous rock
18.
A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is a(n)
a)
Metamorphic Rock
b)
Sedimentary Rock
c)
Extrusive Rock
d)
Igneous Rock
19.
Which of the following are associated with volcanoes?
a)
Sediments and soil
b)
Crystals and sand
c)
Magma and lava
d)
Mica and granite
20.
This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
21.
Which layers of Earth are mostly made of solid material?
a)
inner core and outer core
b)
crust and inner core
c)
crust and mantle
d)
mantle and outer core
22.
The inner core of Earth is solid because of the
a)
rate of rotation.
b)
extreme temperature.
c)
amount of pressure.
d)
magnetic field.
23.
Which layer of Earth is located above the outer core?
a)
crust
b)
inner core
c)
mantle
d)
lithosphere
24.
The deeper into Earth you go the...
a)
greater the pressure
b)
less pressure
c)
pressure remains the same
25.
Scientists think that convection currents flow in Earth's
a)
continents
b)
mantle
c)
lithosphere
d)
inner core.
26.
Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?
a)
crust
b)
mantle
c)
outer core
d)
inner core
27.

Carbon dioxide is a:

a)

compound

b)

element

c)

mixture

d)

molecule

28.

The processes that return carbon dioxide into the atmosphere are:

a)

combustion

b)

decomposition

c)

photosynthesis

d)

respiration

29.

What is the percentage composition of nitrogen in air?

a)

78%

b)

75%

c)

86%

30.

__________________ is the most important gas in the composition of air.

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Argon

c)

Oxygen

31.

______________ is a combustible gas.

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Argon

32.

_______________ is one of the most abundantly found gases on earth.

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

33.

Plants use ________________ for photosynthesis.

a)

Chlorine

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide

34.
A colorless, odorless gas that decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen.  Can cause faintness, death.
a)
Nitrogen oxides
b)
Ground-level ozone
c)
Carbon monoxide
d)
Sulfur dioxide
35.

______________ ______________ is produced when fuels containing sulfur are burned in the presence of oxygen.

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Sulfur dioxide

c)

Carbon monoxide

d)

Greenhouse gas

36.
Which two primary pollutants most often result in acid rain?
a)
sulfuric dioxide and nitric oxide
b)
carbon monoxide and VOCs
c)
ZEVs and VOCs
d)
carbonic acid and citric acid
37.
What are the pollutants known to cause acid rain?
a)
nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide (sulfur compounds)
b)
Low pH and Acid
c)
Lemon Juice and Battery Acid
d)
Particulate Matter and Carbon Dioxide
38.
What can humans do to reduce the effects of acid rain?
a)
Develop Alternate Energy Sources (Solar Power, Wind Energy)
b)
Use Less Energy
c)
Stop Burning Fossil Fuels
d)
All of the Answers are Correct
39.

Which is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?

a)

spraying pesticides on crops

b)

burning fossil fuels for energy

c)

dumping sewage in rivers

d)

using Nuclear power stations

40.

True or false. Acid rain caused in one country can cause problems in other nearby countries

a)

true

b)

false

41.

Which is a result of human activities?

a)

decay of leaves in a forest

b)

acid rain kills fish in a lake

c)

volcanic eruptions

d)

bad weather

42.

Which does NOT cause acid rain?

a)

erupting volcanoes

b)

burning fossil fuels - coal, oil, gas

c)

electric cars

d)

car engines

43.
Which of these contributes to acid rain?
a)
HCl
b)
NaOH
c)
CaO
d)
SO2
44.

Which is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?

a)

spraying pesticides on crops

b)

burning fossil fuels for energy

c)

dumping sewage in rivers

d)

using Nuclear power stations

45.

Which of the following gases does not trap heat?

a)

A. Carbon dioxide

b)

B. Nitrogen

c)

C. Water vapor

d)

D. Methane

46.

Earth has recorded _______________ temperatures in the past than it is today.

a)

warmer

b)

cooler

c)

the same

47.

Global warming is the term used to describe the RISING of the average temperature on Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Global Warming is MAINLY caused by...

a)

...the Sun

b)

...the Greenhouse Effect.

49.

The Greenhouse Effect happens when the HEAT cannot escape the Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

The Greenhouse Effect happens because people cause pollution, and, therefore, Carbon Dioxide.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Oil and gas produce huge clouds of Carbon Dioxide into the atmosphere.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Deforestation is another cause of global warming.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Trees help the Earth because...

a)

...they absorb huge amounts of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) from the air and release oxygen back into it.

b)

...they absorb huge amounts of oxygen from the air and release Carbon Dioxide (CO2) back into it.

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