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EARTH SCIENCE - MODULAR CLASS (MID-TERM SUMMATIVE TEST)

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

igneous rock formed from lava that erupted onto Earth's surface

a)

extrusive

b)

intrusive

c)

clastic

d)

biogenic

2.

igneous rock that formed when magma hardened beneath the surface of Earth

a)

extrusive

b)

intrusive

c)

clastic

d)

biogenic

3.

Soil erosion means

a)

The removal of the bottom soil cover by water, wind and human activities

b)

The removal of the top soil cover by water, wind and human activities

c)

The removal of the middle soil cover by water, wind and human activities

4.
Soil is made of
a)
weathered rocks and minerals
b)
dead plants and animals
c)
air and water
d)
all of the above
5.

What is unique about the Earth?

a)

Proximity to the sun - too much heat

b)

Proximity to the sun - too much heat in the day and to cold in the night

c)

Proximity to the sun - neither too much heat nor too little

d)

all of these

6.

Earth's surface is composed of _________ water.

a)

99%

b)

70%

c)

50%

d)

30%

7.

Which factor allows the earth to have a comfortable temperature?

a)

Plate tectonics

b)

Water

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Energy

8.

Nitrogen is ________ of the Earth's atmosphere?

a)

78%

b)

21%

c)

1%

d)

0%

9.

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

10.

is the part of Earth where life exists

a)

Biosphere

b)

Biota

c)

Geosphere

d)

Hydrosphere

11.

All of Earth’s water, ice, and water vapor.

a)

Biosphere

b)

Biota

c)

Geosphere

d)

Hydrosphere

12.

Which one is NOT a biome?

a)

stratosphere

b)

temporate forest

c)

ocean

d)

savanna

13.
The color of a mineral in powder form is called the mineral's 
a)
hardness
b)
specific gravity
c)
luster
d)
streak
14.
How light reflects off of a mineral is called the mineral's 
a)
luster
b)
streak
c)
cleavage
d)
fracture
15.
A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition is referring to
a)
density
b)
streak
c)
mineral
d)
non silicate mineral
16.
Diamond has a hardness of ___ on Mohs Hardness Scale.
a)
1
b)
5
c)
8
d)
10
17.

What factors can lead to the formation of a sedimentary rock?

a)

melting and solidification

b)

extreme heat and pressure

c)

compaction and cementation

18.

Describe the texture of breccia.

a)

vesicular

b)

clastic

c)

crystalline

d)

bioclastic

19.

The rock shown has a foliated texture and contains the minerals amphibole, quartz, and feldspar arranged in coarse-grained bands. Which rock is shown?

a)

slate

b)

dunite

c)

gneiss

d)

quartzite

20.

The recrystallization of unmelted material under high temperature and pressure results in

a)

metamorphic rock

b)

sedimentary rock

c)

igneous rock

d)

volcanic rock

21.

There are two types of mining: surface mining and underground mining.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What spins the turbine?

a)

Hamster

b)

Steam

c)

Wind

d)

Water

23.

What is an advantage of geothermal energy?

a)

It produces carbon dioxide

b)

It is expensive

c)

It produces little to no pollution

d)

It runs on oil

24.

Where can geothermal energy be used best?

a)

Near a river

b)

Near a volcano

c)

In a mountain

d)

In the sea

25.

What is it called when you generate electricity with a dam and water?

a)

Geothermal Energy

b)

Hydroelectric Energy

c)

Solar Energy

26.

What is it called when humans generate electricity by using the heat of the Earth?

a)

Geothermal Energy

b)

Hydroelectric Energy

c)

Solar Energy

27.

Which of the following is one of the disadvantages of geothermal energy?

a)

Geothermal energy doesn't work everywhere since you need a volcano nearby.

b)

Geothermal energy does not work if there are no rivers or moving water nearby.

c)

Geothermal energy only works on windy days.

28.

What is one disadvantage of hydroelectric energy?

a)

It doesn't work everywhere since you need a volcano nearby.

b)

It does not work if there are no rivers or moving water nearby.

c)

It only works on windy days.

29.

How do geothermal power stations work?

a)

Cold water is heated up and the water power turbines under the water and turns it into electricity.

b)

The hot water from inside the earth meets cold air and produces condensation which powers the turbines and turns it into electricity.

c)

Cold water is pumped down and the cold water meets the hot water from inside the earth to produce steam to power turbines then creating electricity.

30.

The following are the main components of a hydroelectric plant, EXCEPT:

a)

dam

b)

penstock

c)

powerhouse

d)

coal

31.

What is the advantage of hydroelectric power station?

a)

Simple in design and construction

b)

Low operation and maintenance cost

c)

Cheap to build

32.
Water that collects in spaces and cracks in rocks and soil underground.
a)
well
b)
aquifer
c)
groundwater
d)
irrigation
33.
Water on the top the earth can form lakes or rivers, these are termed ____.
a)
fresh water
b)
infiltration
c)
surface water
d)
groundwater
34.
An underground layer of rock or soil through which water easily moves.
a)
runoff
b)
water reclamation
c)
aqueduct
d)
aqueifer
35.
A hole dug or drilled into the ground to provide a supply of water.
a)
watershed
b)
desalination
c)
groundwater
d)
well
36.

Where most freshwater is found in _________.

a)

Groundwater

b)

Lakes

c)

Glaciers

d)

Sea water

37.
Why are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?
a)
They do not decompose or break down naturally
b)
They leak toxic chemicals
c)
They are filling up lakes and ponds
d)
They contain poisons for wildlife
38.
What is the collection of materials that can be broken down and reprocessed to make new items?
a)
composting
b)
incineration
c)
leachate
d)
recycling 
39.
Hazardous waste is:
a)
corrosive
b)
ignitable
c)
toxic
d)
all of these
40.
Which category produces the greatest amount of waste?
a)
Industrial
b)
Municipal
c)
Hazardous
d)
Litter