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1.

Which are ways we use fossil fuels?

a)

eating and drinking

b)

arts and crafts

c)

paper and building

d)

cars and heat

2.

Resources that are not able to be reproduced as quickly as they are used are called _____.

a)

renewable resources

b)

replaceable resources

c)

non renewable resources

d)

non replaceable resources

3.

Renewable resources ...

a)

are not replaceable

b)

are used more frequently than non renewables

c)

are never going to run out

d)

going to run out

4.

What are fossil fuels?

a)

coal, oil, uranium

b)

oil, natural gas, uranium

c)

coal, oil, natural gas

d)

geothemals, coal, natural gas

5.

Uranium atoms are split to create a tremendous amount of energy in a _____ power plant.

a)

biomass

b)

geothermal

c)

nuclear

d)

hydroelectric

6.

Which of the following energy sources has the drawback of generating radioactive waste.

a)

fossil fuels

b)

nuclear

c)

geothermal

d)

hydroelectric

7.

What is a disadvantage of using non-renewable resources?

a)

They have a large carbon footprint.

b)

They can all be used up over time.

c)

They can lead to global warming.

d)

All of these.

8.
Which of the following is a way a person could conserve natural resources?
a)
recycling waste materials like plastic, glass, paper, and aluminum
b)
limiting water use when showering, brushing teeth, and shaving
c)
using rechargeable batteries
d)
all of the above are good conservation practices
9.
If the factory in this diagram was NOT practicing good environmental conservation, what effect would be produced?
a)
air and water pollution
b)
good fishing for recreation
c)
plentiful animals in the river
d)
purified drinking water
10.
A way the factory could help conserve the river water as a natural resource is to--
a)
filter the water before dumping into the river
b)
remove all of the animals from the area for their protection
c)
set up nets down river to remove contaminated fish
d)
post signs of "No swimming in the river"
11.

energy resources

a)

provide energy to move cars and trains and provide light, heat, and electricity.

b)

Soil, water, air, minerals, and rocks are all material resources

c)

Any resource that originates from one of Earth’s sphere systems

d)

be replenished over a relatively short period of time

12.

Inexhaustible

a)

Any resource that originates from one of Earth’s sphere systems

b)

resources are those that will never run out,

c)

far the most important material resource

d)

resources are those that are not easily replenished

13.

limitations

a)

constraints

b)

nutrients and moisture for plants that, in turn, provide food for animals

c)

any resource that originates from one of Earth’s sphere systems

d)

resources are those that are not easily replenished

14.

Soil

a)

resources are those that are not easily replenished.

b)

most important material resource

c)

Soil, water, air, minerals, and rocks are all material resources

d)

nutrients and moisture for plants that, in turn, provide food for animals.

15.

Minerals and rocks

a)

nonrenewable resources, granite or marble and copper, iron, silver, or gold.

b)

It is used by plants to manufacture food

c)

nutrients and moisture for plants that, in turn, provide food for animals

d)

resources are those that can be replenished over a relatively short period of time.

16.

Anything that can be used to satisfy a need is called_____

a)

Resource

b)

Source

c)

Nature

d)

Material

17.

Buildings,bridges, roads, machinery and vehicles are all examples of __________ resources

a)

Biotic

b)

potential

c)

renewable

d)

Human-made

18.

Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future is called _____________

a)

exploiting resources

b)

wasting resources

c)

over-use of resources

d)

sustainable development

19.

Using resources carefully and giving them time to

get renewed is called_____________

a)

Resource conservation

b)

Resource wastage

c)

over- use of resources

d)

under-use of resources

20.

What is your chromebook?

a)

Human Resource

b)

Material Resource

21.

What is your pencil?

a)

Human Resource

b)

Material Resource

22.

What is the Home Ec. building?

a)

Human Resource

b)

Material Resource

23.
Which natural resources do we have to dig underground to find?
a)
sun and wind
b)
coal and wind
c)
moving water
d)
oil and natural gas
24.
How do nuclear power-plants work?
a)
Fusion
b)
Half-life
c)
Fission
d)
Fusion or fission
25.
Takes two small nuclei and combines them into a larger nucleus
a)
fission
b)
fusion
26.
The splitting of a nucleus into smaller nuclei is
a)
fusion
b)
fission
c)
half-life
d)
gamma radiation
27.
All of the following are problems of nuclear energy except ---
a)
storage of radioactive fuel
b)
air pollution
c)
security concerns
d)
natural disasters (tsunamis, earthquakes, etc.)
28.
What is an advantage  of nuclear energy?
a)
radioactive waste
b)
no air pollution
c)
we will never run out
d)
it is the safest way to make energy
29.

Nuclear power plant uses ____ for fuel.

a)

steel

b)

coal

c)

uranium

d)

hydrogen

30.
Uranium is found in 
a)
the sun
b)
hydrogen
c)
rocks in the ground
d)
xrays
31.

The pros of Nuclear energy are

a)

No air pollution

b)

Causes global warming

c)

Nuclear waste is useful

d)

Nuclear reactions use a small amount of matter (fuel) and creates a large amount of energy

32.

One advantage of solar and wind power over fossil fuels is that

a)

wind and solar are presently much less expensive than fossil fuels.

b)

wind and solar come from natural processes and fossil fuels do not.

c)

wind and solar are nonrenewable resources and fossil fuel are renewable.

d)

wind and solar are continuously renewable and fossil fuels take millions of years to be formed.

33.

This energy is from moving air.

a)

Wind Energy

b)

Geothermal Energy

c)

Fossil Fuel Energy

d)

Biofuel

34.

This is electrical energy that comes from the force of energy of moving water. It is the most widely used type of renewable energy.

a)

Coal

b)

Hydroelectric Power

c)

Wind Energy

d)

Geothermal Energy

35.

This is a liquid fuel derived from plant materials.

a)

wind energy

b)

biofuel (from biomass)

c)

geothermal energy

d)

solar energy

36.

This is the energy generated in the Earth's core and produces steam and hot water.

a)

Solar Energy

b)

Hydroelectric Power

c)

Fossil Fuels

d)

Geothermal

37.

Hydropower can have a negative impact on river wildlife.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

38.

Geothermal power is geographically limited-not available in many locations.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

39.

Wind energy is pollution free.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

40.

What are the 3 fossil fuels?

a)

coal, oil, uranium

b)

coal, hydroelectric, oil

c)

natural gas, oil, coal

41.
When water falls through a dam and turns a turbine connected to a generator, electricity is produced. This electricity is often used to light our homes and offices. Which of the following shows the energy transformations that occurs?
a)
electrical → light → mechanical
b)
chemical → mechanical → electrical
c)
mechanical → chemical → light
d)
mechanical → electrical → light
42.
Which of the following shows the correct order of the energy transformations that occur when green plants produce their food from the Sun’s energy?
a)
chemical → thermal
b)
light → chemical
c)
thermal → light
d)
chemical → electrical
43.
Which of the following shows the energy transformation that occurs when solar panels are used to heat a building?
a)
light → thermal
b)
chemical → electrical
c)
thermal → chemical
d)
light → mechanical
44.
Solar Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Sound
d)
Electrical
45.
Mechanical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
46.
The Electrical Energy of the stove is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Thermal
c)
Potential
d)
Electrical
47.

The sun gives of large amounts of light and ___________ energies?

a)

nuclear

b)

mechanical

c)

chemical

d)

thermal

48.

Strong wind spinning a wind turbine can generate which type of energy?

a)

mechanical

b)

electrical

c)

thermal

d)

chemical

49.
A barefoot student steps on a hot concrete surface. Most of the heat transferred to the student’s skin by this contact is by the process of—
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
vaporization
d)
radiation
50.
what is conduction?
a)
direct touch
b)
air or liquids
c)
heat waves/ light waves
d)
drinking hot coffee
51.
what is convection
a)
direct touch
b)
air or liquids
c)
heat waves or light waves
d)
sunbathing outside
52.
what is radiation?
a)
direct touch
b)
air or liquids
c)
heat waves/ light waves
d)
touching the cookies out of the oven
53.
How does air travel?
a)
they don't travel
b)
hot to cold
c)
cold to hot
d)
All of the above
54.
How do molecules at warm temperatures differ from molecules at cool temperatures? 
a)
a.  At warm temperatures, molecules move around more
b)
b.  At warm temperatures, molecules grow in siz
c)
c.  At warm temperatures, molecules exchange electrons more easil
d)
d.  At warm temperatures, molecules combine with each other more easil
55.
Why is there more thermal energy in an iceberg than in a pot of boiling water?    
a)
a.  The pot insulates the heated molecules
b)
b.  Most icebergs are fairly warm to the touch
c)
  c.  Icebergs contain many more molecules than pots of water
d)
  d.  Water does not hold heat very well
56.

The total energy of all the particles in a sample of matter is called —————

a)

Total Energy

b)

Thermal Energy

c)

Kinetic Energy

d)

Particle Energy

57.

Temperature of a material depends upon the average —————— of its particles

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Heat energy

d)

Particle energy

58.

Thermal energy is transferred from————-

a)

A cooler object to a hotter one

b)

A hotter object to a cooler one

59.

You get sunburned due to __________ from the sun.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

60.

Near the ceiling of a room the air is warmer. The warm air rises because of ________.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

61.
Which best describes the process of convection?
a)
Convection is the primary way  heat travels  through rays.
b)
Convection is the primary way heat travels  through metals.
c)
Convection is the primary way heat travels  through appliances.
d)
Convection is the primary way heat travels  through liquids and gasses.
62.
A barefoot student steps on a hot concrete surface. Most of the heat transferred to the student’s skin by this contact is by the process of—
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
vaporization
d)
radiation
63.
what is conduction?
a)
direct touch
b)
air or liquids
c)
heat waves/ light waves
d)
drinking hot coffee
64.
what is convection
a)
direct touch
b)
air or liquids
c)
heat waves or light waves
d)
sunbathing outside
65.
what is radiation?
a)
direct touch
b)
air or liquids
c)
heat waves/ light waves
d)
touching the cookies out of the oven
66.
How does air travel?
a)
they don't travel
b)
hot to cold
c)
cold to hot
d)
All of the above
67.
How do molecules at warm temperatures differ from molecules at cool temperatures? 
a)
a.  At warm temperatures, molecules move around more
b)
b.  At warm temperatures, molecules grow in siz
c)
c.  At warm temperatures, molecules exchange electrons more easil
d)
d.  At warm temperatures, molecules combine with each other more easil
68.

The total energy of all the particles in a sample of matter is called —————

a)

Total Energy

b)

Thermal Energy

c)

Kinetic Energy

d)

Particle Energy

69.

Temperature of a material depends upon the average —————— of its particles

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Heat energy

d)

Particle energy

70.

Near the ceiling of a room the air is warmer. The warm air rises because of ________.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

71.
The heat from a lamp allows a lizard to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?
a)
radiation
b)
conduction
c)
convection
d)
insulation
72.

What is the definition of CONVECTION

a)

When heat transfers through waves.

b)

When heat transfers from objects that are touching.

c)

warm fluid rises; cool fluid sinks

d)

Heat traveling from the sun

73.
Warm air is __________ dense than cold air and rises creating convection currents.
a)
more
b)
less
74.

Winds occur because hot air rises and cool air sinks in a process called...

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

magnetism

75.

At the equator and at 600 latitude, warm air rises creating a windless area known as the...

a)

doldrums

b)

horse latitudes

c)

westerlies

d)

polar easterlies

76.

Winds that blow from 300 latitude to the equator are called...

a)

westerlies

b)

polar easterlies

c)

trade winds

d)

horse latitudes

77.

Winds that blow from 300 latitude to 600 latitude are called...

a)

polar easterlies

b)

westerlies

c)

trade winds

d)

doldrums

78.

Cooler air sinks at 300 latitude causing a windless area known as...

a)

doldrums

b)

horse latitudes

c)

polar easterlies

d)

westerlies

79.

Winds that blow from the North and South pole toward 600 latitude are called...

a)

trade winds

b)

westerlies

c)

polar easterlies

d)

horse latitudes

80.

Warm rising air causes___________ pressure, resulting in ___________.

a)

high, rain

b)

low, rain

c)

high, clear skies

d)

low, clear skies

81.

Cool sinking air causes___________ pressure, resulting in ___________.

a)

high, rain

b)

low, rain

c)

high, clear skies

d)

low, clear skies

82.

Which is the best explanation for how air masses move across the United States?

a)

The trade winds move air masses from west to east across the United States.

b)

The polar easteriles move air masses from west to east across the United States.

c)

The prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the United States but may be deflected by the jet stream.

d)

The warm air of the Gulf Stream causes air masses to move from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

83.

In which direction do weather patterns move in the United States?

a)

east to west

b)

north to south

c)

west to east

d)

south to north

84.

What two factors determine the direction in which prevailing winds blow?

a)

the rotation of the Earth on its axis and the sun’s uneven heating of the earth

b)

the revolution of the earth around the sun and the sun’s uneven heating of the earth

c)

the rotation of the Earth on its axis and the cool air from the poles

d)

the revolution of the Earth around the sun and the cool air from the poles

85.

In general, how does air move?

a)

From areas of lower pressure to areas of higher pressure

b)

From areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure

c)

From areas of hot to cold

d)

A big fan blows it around

86.

Which heats up and cools more quickly?

a)

Land

b)

Sea

c)

They heat and cool equally

87.

Warm air going from the land to the water during night

Example: Cool air over the land sinks, warm air over the water rises

a)

Land Breeze

b)

Sea Breeze

88.

Warm air going from the water to land during the day

Example: Cool air over the water sinks, warm air over the land rises

a)

Land Breeze

b)

Sea Breeze

89.

Which global winds move FROM the east to the west?

a)

Doldrums

b)

Cauldrons

c)

Westerlies

d)

Easterlies

90.

What causes the Coriolis Effect?

a)

Rotation of the Earth

b)

Rotation of the Moon

c)

Earth tilt

d)

Rotation of the Sun

91.

Which best describes how winds in the jet stream blow?

a)

no pattern

b)

between a boundary of cold air and warm air

c)

between two boundaries of hot air

d)

between two boundaries of cold air

92.

What are jet streams?

a)

The trail left from an airplane.

b)

Bands of strong wind.

c)

The winds that push jets through the air.

d)

Wind made from tornadoes.

93.
 Where do tropical storms start? 
a)
northpole
b)
on the coast
c)
in the ocean, near the equator
d)
in the ocean, near land
94.

When do most tornadoes occur in the United States?

a)

early winter

b)

late spring and early summer

c)

late summer

d)

fall

95.

When do most hurricanes occur in the United States?

a)

late summer and early fall

b)

winter and spring

c)

late fall and winter

d)

spring and early summer

96.

What air-mass woud most likely be a source for a tropical storm?

a)

mP

b)

mT

c)

cP

d)

cT

97.

Hurricane season in the North Atlantic Ocean officially begins in June and ends in November. Which ocean surface conditions are responsible for the development of hurricanes?

a)

warm water temperatures and low evaporation rates

b)

warm water temperatures and high evaporation rates

c)

cool water temperatures and low evaporation rates

d)

cool water temperatures and high evaporation rates

98.

Most tornadoes in the Northern Hemisphere are best described as violently rotating columns of air surrounded by

a)

clockwise surface winds moving toward the columns

b)

clockwise surface winds moving away from the columns

c)

counterclockwise surface winds moving toward the columns

d)

counterclockwise surface winds moving away from the columns

99.

Tornados occur

a)

between air masses with big differences in temperature

b)

between air masses with big differences in humidity

c)

along coastal area near warm water

d)

at high pressure centers

100.

How would a hurricane strengthen?

a)

move over cold water

b)

move over land

c)

move over warm water

101.

Over what do tornadoes form?

a)

Land

b)

Sea

c)

Poles

d)

Mountains

102.

During which months do most tornadoes occur?

a)

March - June

b)

January - October

c)

June - November

d)

April - November

103.

Hurricanes form over the . . .

a)

Land

b)

Oceans

c)

Poles

d)

Mountains

104.

Hurricanes weaken when they move over which two (2) areas? Chose 2.

a)

Land

b)

Cold water

c)

Another storm

d)

Passes a stationary front

105.

Enhanced Fujita Scale

a)

Tornado

b)

Hurricane

106.

Saffir Simpson Scale

a)

Tornado

b)

Hurricane

107.
A cold, dry air mass would be called - 
a)
continental tropic
b)
continental polar
c)
maritime polar
d)
continental maritime
108.
When a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet, but they push at each other and neither one can move, it is called a/an - 
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
109.
The boundary between two air masses is called a/an - 
a)
flood
b)
front
c)
climate
d)
storm
110.
When a fast moving cold air mass moves into a slower moving warm air mass, we may experience severe storms and we will have cooler weather. What type of front is this?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
111.
When a warm air mass slides on top of a cold air mass, and you have drizzly rain and then warmer weather, what type of front is it?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
112.
A/An ____ is a large body of air that has the same properties as the Earth's surface over which it develops.
a)
front
b)
air mass
c)
cloud
d)
tornado 
113.
What type of weather would a continental tropical air mass bring?
a)
dry and cold weather
b)
wet and cold weather
c)
dry and warm weather
d)
wet and warm weather
114.
An air mass that formed over the ocean near the equator would probably be - 
a)
maritime polar
b)
maritime tropical
c)
continental polar
d)
continental tropical
115.
A wet, cold air mass would be - 
a)
maritime tropical 
b)
maritime polar
c)
continental tropical 
d)
continental polar
116.
What type of front is this? 
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
117.
What type of storm front is this?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
118.
What does symbol # 3 mean?
a)
stationary front
b)
occluded front
c)
warm front
d)
cold front
119.
What does symbol # 1 mean?
a)
stationary front
b)
occluded front
c)
warm front
d)
cold front
120.
What direction is the cold front moving on the map? 
a)
Southwest
b)
Northwest
c)
Southeast
d)
Northeast
121.
What direction is the warm front moving on the map? 
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
122.
This is the symbol for which type of front?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front

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