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Science test

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The primary reason for differences in temperature/climate zones would be

a)

tilt

b)

earth's rotation

c)

Latitude

d)

Longitude

2.

The primary reason for change in the number of daylight hours would be

a)

latitude

b)

longitude

c)

tilt

d)

curve of the earth

3.

The primary reason for change in light intensity would be

a)

just tilt

b)

Curve of the earth, latitude, and tilt

c)

just longitude

d)

just latitude

4.

The primary reason for change in seasons is

a)

tilt

b)

Curve of the earth, latitude, and tilt

c)

longitude

d)

earths rotation

5.

Which month(s) of the year would Antarctica have the most amount of ice covering the area?

a)

July

b)

January

c)

october

d)

April

6.

Which month(s) of the year would Antarctica have the least amount of ice covering the area?

a)

July

b)

January

c)

September

d)

April

7.

In position 4 the southern hemisphere is experiencing?

a)

Winter

b)

fall

c)

summer

d)

spring

8.

In position 1 what is the Northern hemisphere experiencing?

a)

Summer

b)

winter

c)

spring

d)

fall

9.

Each is worth 15 degrees, The location of E would be

a)

45*N, 75*E

b)

75*N, 0*

c)

30*N, 135*E

d)

15*S, 90*E

10.

Explain the following term in relation to the Earth and the duration of it, Rotation

a)

Earth spins on its axis every 24 hours

b)

Earth moves around the sun every 365 days

11.

Explain the following term in relation to the Earth and the duration of it, Revolution

a)

Earth moves around the sun every 365 days

b)

Earth spins on its axis every 24 hours

12.

As Earth rotates, it creates wind. Due to the shape of the Earth, global winds are curved

a)

Carliosis affect

b)

Greenhouse effect

c)

Ocean currents

13.

(a)   are influenced by global winds,

14.

(a)   are influenced by the difference in water density due to salinity of the water.

15.

Explain the Greenhouse Effect and the roles carbon dioxide and methane play. THIS QUESTION IS JUST FOR SHOW< AKA DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO WORD IT INTO A QUESTION???

a)

Certain gasses, such as carbon dioxide and methane, accumulate in our atmosphere to trap heat from the sun and keep Earth warm

b)

don't pick this one

16.

Which hemisphere is city X and Y in

a)

Both in North

b)

Both in South

c)

X is in North and Y is in South

d)

Y is in North and X is in South

17.

What season is Iceland experiencing (55 degrees north)

a)

Winter

b)

Summer

c)

Spring

d)

Fall

18.

Which is more dense?

a)

Salty ocean water

b)

Fresh water

19.

Where on earth is light intensity least intense and most intense

a)

The Equator is least intense / The poles most intense

b)

The Equator is most intense/ The poles least intense

c)

All places on Earth receive the same light intensity

d)

Cities closest to the sun get the most intense light

20.

What month is the data table representing?

a)

september

b)

July

c)

january

d)

April

21.

If earth was not tilted what would happen to our winters?

a)

winters would be warmer

b)

winters would be colder

c)

winter we be the same

22.

_____ is the weight of a substance in a specific volume.

a)

Density

b)

volume

c)

mass

d)

inches

23.

TRUE or FALSE Water with high salinity is denser than water with low salinity.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

TRUE or FALSE Water always flows down toward the lowest point.

a)

True

b)

false

25.

How much is the Earth tilted at an angle?

a)

23.5

b)

25.3

c)

98.6

d)

30

26.

How can we reduce carbon dioxide

a)

Its not possible

b)

Trees

c)

moving to another planet

d)

farming

27.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

______ is short term atmospheric conditions

a)

weather

b)

climate