WorksheetsGrade 6 Term 3 and 4 Geo quiz
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
Hurricanes are a very strong type of __________.
tornado
blizzard
tropical storm
tsunami
Select 2 other names for a hurricane.
typhoon
cyclone
blizzard
earthquake
At what speed does a tropical storm become a hurricane?
129 mph
74 mph
156 mph
130 mph
The most dangerous type of hurricane has a score of __________.
Category 1
Category 3
Category 5
Category 4
Hurricanes usually occur between the months of __________.
January and March
April and June
November and January
June and November
Each hurricane gets its own __________.
song
poem
number identification code
name
In the northern hemisphere of the earth hurricanes circle __________.
clockwise
counter-clockwise
up and down
front to back
In the southern hemisphere of the earth hurricanes circle __________.
clockwise
counter-clockwise
up and down
front to back
The warm, wet air from the ocean rises up to form _____________.
rain clouds
rainbows
snow
lightning
The center of the hurricane is called the __________.
bullseye
point
nose
eye
Inside the center of the hurricane the weather is __________.
windy
stormy
loud
calm
The sea water that starts a hurricane gets warm from ________________.
volcanoes
the moon
lightning
the sun
When a hurricane is in the weather forecast, you should listen to your family and ___________________.
evacuate
hide under a table
wear a bathing suit
run outside
Where are hurricanes formed?
On cold water
On Warm water
Anywhere near the ocean
In the clouds
Where are hurricanes most common
North
South
Near the Equator
East
Where are tropical rainforests located?
Near the equator
In the Pacific Ocean
On every continent
In the southern hemisphere
Which rainforest layer receives the most sunlight?
Understory
Forest floor
Canopy
Emergent layer
The canopy contains the most of the _____ in the rainforest.
Fungi
Air
Animals
Soil
Which rainforest layer has short bushes, trees, and ferns?
Forest floor
Understory
Canopy
Emergent layer
Which rainforest layer contains the most mushrooms?
Emergent layer
Canopy
Forest floor
Understory
If the rainforests were to disappear, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would ____.
Increase
Decrease
Increase briefly, then decrease
Stay the same
True or False? All deserts are very hot.
True
False
Where do cacti store water?
in their needles
in their roots
in their stems
in their flowers
Where is the Mojave desert located?
Australia
Africa
Chile
North America
How much rain do deserts get each year?
Less than 250 mm
More than 250mm
300mm
800 mm
This is the largest desert in the world.
Sahara
Gobi
Atacama
Namib
Which is the driest place in the world
Sahara
Mojave Desert, USA
Namib Desert
Atacama Desert
How have plants adapted to survive in the desert?
They have large root systems to collect water
They store water in their leaves and trunks
They have sharp spines to protect them from animals
All of the above
Which activities are found in a rural settlement?
Mining, fishing, farming and industry.
Livestock, construction, fishing and farming.
Farming, agriculture, tourism and industry.
Livestock, farming, fishing and mining.
What type of community is this?
Urban
Rural
What type of community is this?
Urban
Rural
Majority of people living in rural areas are engaged in __________.
agriculture
street vendor
house maid
In which state is air pollution more likely to be a bigger problem? Vermont or Rhode Island?
Vermont. It has much greater population density, which contributes to more air pollution from cars, factories and homes.
Rhode Island. It has much greater population density, which contributes to more air pollution from cars, factories and homes.
Which state has the greatest population density?
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Vermont
Which state has the largest population?
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Which state has the population density of 41 people per square mile?
Connecticut
Maryland
Maine
New York
