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Midterm Review 7.L.1.1, 7.L.1.2 and 7.E.1 (all) v1

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What gas is the primary gas in the earth's atmosphere?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Hydrogen

2.

Which graph best illustrates the relationship of altitude and temperature in the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

Which graph best illustrates the change in density in the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere as altitude increases?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

When cold air is at the tops of mountains, the air

a)

will flow toward areas of lower pressure in valleys

b)

will flow toward areas of higher pressure in valleys

c)

is considered to be free of oxygen atoms

d)

is considered to be less dense than warmer air.

5.

Water vapor sometimes condenses into stratus clouds that are in contact with the ground. What forms as a result of this process?

a)

ozone

b)

methane

c)

fog

d)

smoke

6.

The process by which water vapor in the atmosphere cools and becomes a liquid is called

a)

evaporation

b)

perspiration

c)

condensation

d)

transporation

7.

Two students need to sort the following information into examples of climate change and examples of a change in the weather.

1. The average temperature in Europe has been rising over the past 25 years.

2. The temperature was warm on Monday, but rainy and cold for the rest of the week.

3. The amount of snowfall has been increasing over the past few years.

Which is the best example of weather change?

a)

Example 1

b)

Example 2

c)

Example 3

d)

None of the above

8.

When is the most energy transferred from the Sun to water in the water cycle?

a)

during collection

b)

during evaporation

c)

during condensation

d)

during precipitation

9.

In which layer of Earth's atmosphere does weather occur?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

10.

Which is most likely indicated by the arrival of heavy rains, high winds and thunderstorms?

a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

higher air pressure

d)

lower relative humidity

11.

Which best describes the air conditions that cause thunderstorms?

a)

cool, dry air

b)

warm, dry air

c)

cool, humid air

d)

warm, humid air

12.

Which best represents the cloud types in order from lowest elevation to the highest elevation?

a)

cumulus - stratus - cirrus

b)

stratus - cirrus - cumulus

c)

stratus - altocumulus - cirrus

d)

altostratus - cumulus - stratus

13.

Which best explains how warm air fronts compare to cold air fronts?

a)

warm air fronts cause more rainfall than cold air fronts

b)

warm air fronts form higher clouds than cold air fronts

c)

warm air fronts form more cloud cover than cold air fronts

d)

warm air fronts cause higher temperatures than cold air fronts

14.

What will most likely occur if the barometric pressure begins dropping?

a)

skies will be fair

b)

wind speeds will increase

c)

precipitation will increase

d)

weather will remain the same.

15.

Which causes air pressure at the equator to be less dense?

a)

warm air sinks which causes higher air pressure

b)

warm air floats which causes higher air pressure

c)

warm air expands which causes lower air pressure

d)

warm air condenses which causes lower air pressure

16.

Over short distances, which best describes the direction the wind blows?

a)

The wind blows toward areas of high density

b)

Wind blows toward areas of high pressure

c)

Wind blows toward areas of low pressure

d)

Wind blows toward areas of low temperatures

17.

Using the image, the blue water from the jar rises to the top of the bowl. this model is most likely showing what event?

a)

The way heat is transferred from a grill to food

b)

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in lungs

c)

The convection currents that form thunderstorms

d)

the direction in which a hurricane moves.

18.

An air mass travels north over the Pacific Ocean, from the tropics, and then eastward across the US. Which weather pattern can be expected?

a)

Cool and Dry

b)

Warm and Dry

c)

Cool and Wet

d)

Warm and Wet

19.

Many countries depend on the energy from fossil fuels. Some scientists suggest using renewable sources of energy instead. Why would scientists MOST likely suggest using renewable sources of energy?

a)

They are safer for the environment.

b)

They are cheaper to develop

c)

They are easier to transport

d)

They produce more energy

20.

Which is the BEST example of practicing good environmental stewardship

a)

Driving a car

b)

Riding a motorcycle

c)

Carpooling with a friend

d)

Taking public transportation

21.

Which is most likely to increase smog in a city?

a)

Coal-burning factory

b)

A field of solar panels

c)

A field of wind turbines

d)

A hydroelectric plant on a river.

22.

Automobile engines built today are designed to be gas efficient. Gas-efficient engines most likely affect a city by reducing

a)

air pollution

b)

heat pollution

c)

noise pollution

d)

light pollution

23.

Nonrenewable energy sources such as oil and natural gas, are formed from the remains of organisms buried beneath the surface of the Earth.

What is one advantage of using natural gas instead of solar power to generate electricity?

a)

Natural gas is free to extract and use

b)

Natural gas is safer than solar energy?

c)

Natural gas plants can convert gas to electricity

d)

Natural gas plants can make power at night

24.

The Coriolis Effect deflects wind direction. How does this process impact ocean surface currents?

a)

The wind deflects currents to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere

b)

The wind deflects the currents to the left in the Northern Hemisphere and to the right in the Southern Hemisphere

c)

The wind deflects the currents to the left in both hemispheres

d)

The wind deflects the currents to the right in both hemispheres.

25.

Which best explains how the jet stream influences weather systems in the US?

a)

The jet stream is composed of incredibly fast winds that help move weather systems from East to West across the US

b)

The jet stream is composed of incredibly fast winds that help move weather systems from West to East across the US

c)

The jet stream is composed of incredibly slow winds that help move weather systems from East to West across the US

d)

The jet stream is composed of incredibly slowwinds that help move weather systems from West to East across the US

26.

When air is heated, it will MOST likely

a)

expand and fall

b)

expand and rise

c)

condense and fall

d)

condense and rise

27.

Which of these MOST likely causes winds to blow on Earth?

a)

Earth spins quickly, causing air to blow around

b)

The gravity of Earth and the Moon push and pull air

c)

Warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth's surface

d)

Ocean waves push air onto the shore and across Earth's surface

28.

Uneven heating of Earth's surface by the Sun causes which of these?

a)

Wind patterns

b)

Cloud formation

c)

Volcanic activity

d)

Nutrient Cycling

29.

The graph to the left shows the barometric pressure in Henderson, NV on a day that had heavy rainstorms. At what time did the rain most likely begin to stop?

a)

Between 8 and 9 AM

b)

between 10AM and noon

c)

between 3 and 6PM

d)

between 6 and 7PM

30.

What is the difference between a unicellular and multi-cellular organism?

a)

a unicellular organism is made up of one cell and a multicellular organism is made up of no cells

b)

a unicellular organism is made up of one cell and a multicellular organism is made up of many cells

c)

a unicellular organism is made up of many cells and a multicellular organism is made up of one cell

d)

a unicellular organism and a multi-cellular organism are the same thing

31.

Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of an animal cell?

a)

obtains energy by consuming other organisms

b)

is multicellular with cells that have cell walls

c)

takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide

d)

is able to grow new cells to replace damaged cells

32.

In which way are a euglena and a volvox different?

a)

a euglena is an individual cell, while a volvox is a colony of cells

b)

a euglena uses cilia to move, while a volvox uses flagella to move

c)

a euglena can make its own food, while a volvox must capture its food

d)

a euglena only reproduces sexually while a volvox only reproduces asexually

33.

Which two organisms contain chloroplasts and eyespots?

a)

amoeba and paramecium

b)

paramecium and volvox

c)

volvox and euglena

d)

euglena and amoeba

34.

Which single-celled organism lives in colonies and uses chloroplasts to make its own food?

a)

amoeba

b)

euglena

c)

paramecium

d)

volvox

35.

The diagrams identify major parts of two different human systems. Which statement best describes how the systems are similar?

a)

Both systems provide structure to the body

b)

Both systems contain specialized cells and tissues

c)

Both systems assume the functions of other failing parts

d)

Both systems establish homeostasis and communication

36.

An athlete is running a race. The athlete's body needs energy. Which type of organelle in the athlete's cells supplies the energy for cellular function?

a)

Golgi Apparatus

b)

Mitochondrion (mitochondria)

c)

ribosome

d)

nucleus

37.

Which function makes a plant cell different from an animal cell?

a)

Ability to use energy

b)

ability to absorb nutrients

c)

ability to divide into two cells

d)

ability to convert sunlight into energy

38.

A student studied an animal cell under a microscope. The student made a drawing of the cell and labeled some of its parts. Which label should the student write in place of the question mark?

a)

Nucleolus

b)

Ribosome

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Cell Membrane

39.

Which series correctly represents the levels of organization in an organism?

a)

Cells --> Organs --> organ --> System tissue

b)

Cells --> Tissue --> organs --> Organ systems

c)

Tissue --> Cells --> Organ system --> Organs

d)

Tissue --> Organ system --> Cells --> Organs

40.

Which statement explains what will MOST likely happen to the hydrosphere in an area where air temperatures increase?

a)

Earthquake intensity will decrease.

b)

Mountain formation will decrease

c)

Rock Weathering will increase.

d)

Evaporation will increase.