WorksheetsMidterm Review 7.L.1.1, 7.L.1.2 and 7.E.1 (all) v1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
What gas is the primary gas in the earth's atmosphere?
Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Which graph best illustrates the relationship of altitude and temperature in the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere?
Which graph best illustrates the change in density in the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere as altitude increases?
When cold air is at the tops of mountains, the air
will flow toward areas of lower pressure in valleys
will flow toward areas of higher pressure in valleys
is considered to be free of oxygen atoms
is considered to be less dense than warmer air.
Water vapor sometimes condenses into stratus clouds that are in contact with the ground. What forms as a result of this process?
ozone
methane
fog
smoke
The process by which water vapor in the atmosphere cools and becomes a liquid is called
evaporation
perspiration
condensation
transporation
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?
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
None of the above
When is the most energy transferred from the Sun to water in the water cycle?
during collection
during evaporation
during condensation
during precipitation
In which layer of Earth's atmosphere does weather occur?
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
Which is most likely indicated by the arrival of heavy rains, high winds and thunderstorms?
cold front
warm front
higher air pressure
lower relative humidity
Which best describes the air conditions that cause thunderstorms?
cool, dry air
warm, dry air
cool, humid air
warm, humid air
Which best represents the cloud types in order from lowest elevation to the highest elevation?
cumulus - stratus - cirrus
stratus - cirrus - cumulus
stratus - altocumulus - cirrus
altostratus - cumulus - stratus
Which best explains how warm air fronts compare to cold air fronts?
warm air fronts cause more rainfall than cold air fronts
warm air fronts form higher clouds than cold air fronts
warm air fronts form more cloud cover than cold air fronts
warm air fronts cause higher temperatures than cold air fronts
What will most likely occur if the barometric pressure begins dropping?
skies will be fair
wind speeds will increase
precipitation will increase
weather will remain the same.
Which causes air pressure at the equator to be less dense?
warm air sinks which causes higher air pressure
warm air floats which causes higher air pressure
warm air expands which causes lower air pressure
warm air condenses which causes lower air pressure
Over short distances, which best describes the direction the wind blows?
The wind blows toward areas of high density
Wind blows toward areas of high pressure
Wind blows toward areas of low pressure
Wind blows toward areas of low temperatures
Using the image, the blue water from the jar rises to the top of the bowl. this model is most likely showing what event?
The way heat is transferred from a grill to food
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in lungs
The convection currents that form thunderstorms
the direction in which a hurricane moves.
An air mass travels north over the Pacific Ocean, from the tropics, and then eastward across the US. Which weather pattern can be expected?
Cool and Dry
Warm and Dry
Cool and Wet
Warm and Wet
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?
They are safer for the environment.
They are cheaper to develop
They are easier to transport
They produce more energy
Which is the BEST example of practicing good environmental stewardship
Driving a car
Riding a motorcycle
Carpooling with a friend
Taking public transportation
Which is most likely to increase smog in a city?
Coal-burning factory
A field of solar panels
A field of wind turbines
A hydroelectric plant on a river.
Automobile engines built today are designed to be gas efficient. Gas-efficient engines most likely affect a city by reducing
air pollution
heat pollution
noise pollution
light pollution
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?
Natural gas is free to extract and use
Natural gas is safer than solar energy?
Natural gas plants can convert gas to electricity
Natural gas plants can make power at night
The Coriolis Effect deflects wind direction. How does this process impact ocean surface currents?
The wind deflects currents to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere
The wind deflects the currents to the left in the Northern Hemisphere and to the right in the Southern Hemisphere
The wind deflects the currents to the left in both hemispheres
The wind deflects the currents to the right in both hemispheres.
Which best explains how the jet stream influences weather systems in the US?
The jet stream is composed of incredibly fast winds that help move weather systems from East to West across the US
The jet stream is composed of incredibly fast winds that help move weather systems from West to East across the US
The jet stream is composed of incredibly slow winds that help move weather systems from East to West across the US
The jet stream is composed of incredibly slowwinds that help move weather systems from West to East across the US
When air is heated, it will MOST likely
expand and fall
expand and rise
condense and fall
condense and rise
Which of these MOST likely causes winds to blow on Earth?
Earth spins quickly, causing air to blow around
The gravity of Earth and the Moon push and pull air
Warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth's surface
Ocean waves push air onto the shore and across Earth's surface
Uneven heating of Earth's surface by the Sun causes which of these?
Wind patterns
Cloud formation
Volcanic activity
Nutrient Cycling
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?
Between 8 and 9 AM
between 10AM and noon
between 3 and 6PM
between 6 and 7PM
What is the difference between a unicellular and multi-cellular organism?
a unicellular organism is made up of one cell and a multicellular organism is made up of no cells
a unicellular organism is made up of one cell and a multicellular organism is made up of many cells
a unicellular organism is made up of many cells and a multicellular organism is made up of one cell
a unicellular organism and a multi-cellular organism are the same thing
Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of an animal cell?
obtains energy by consuming other organisms
is multicellular with cells that have cell walls
takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
is able to grow new cells to replace damaged cells
In which way are a euglena and a volvox different?
a euglena is an individual cell, while a volvox is a colony of cells
a euglena uses cilia to move, while a volvox uses flagella to move
a euglena can make its own food, while a volvox must capture its food
a euglena only reproduces sexually while a volvox only reproduces asexually
Which two organisms contain chloroplasts and eyespots?
amoeba and paramecium
paramecium and volvox
volvox and euglena
euglena and amoeba
Which single-celled organism lives in colonies and uses chloroplasts to make its own food?
amoeba
euglena
paramecium
volvox
The diagrams identify major parts of two different human systems. Which statement best describes how the systems are similar?
Both systems provide structure to the body
Both systems contain specialized cells and tissues
Both systems assume the functions of other failing parts
Both systems establish homeostasis and communication
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?
Golgi Apparatus
Mitochondrion (mitochondria)
ribosome
nucleus
Which function makes a plant cell different from an animal cell?
Ability to use energy
ability to absorb nutrients
ability to divide into two cells
ability to convert sunlight into energy
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?
Nucleolus
Ribosome
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Which series correctly represents the levels of organization in an organism?
Cells --> Organs --> organ --> System tissue
Cells --> Tissue --> organs --> Organ systems
Tissue --> Cells --> Organ system --> Organs
Tissue --> Organ system --> Cells --> Organs
Which statement explains what will MOST likely happen to the hydrosphere in an area where air temperatures increase?
Earthquake intensity will decrease.
Mountain formation will decrease
Rock Weathering will increase.
Evaporation will increase.
