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CFE Review

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 6hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

jackhammering

2.

The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

dumptruck

3.

This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.

a)

mechanical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

erosion weathering

d)

deposition

4.

This type of weathering occurs when rocks weaken then break down due to chemical changes in the composition of the rock.

a)

mechanical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

erosion weathering

d)

deposition

5.

These rocks were made smooth by wind blowing smaller rock particles across their surface. This is an example of:

a)

ice wedging

b)

chemical weathering

c)

acid rain

d)

mechanical (physical) weathering

6.

These rocks were broken apart from the continuous freeze/thaw of water in the cracks of the rocks. This is an example of:

a)

ice wedging

b)

acid rain

c)

permeability

d)

abrasion

7.

These gravestones have slowly broken down and turned a blackish color due to the action of:

a)

ice wedging

b)

abrasion

c)

acid rain

d)

mechanical weathering

8.

How might a weathered mountain appear different than an unweathered mountain?

a)

Weathered mountain would be taller.

b)

Weathered mountain would be rounder and less jagged.

c)

Weathered mountain would be more jagged and less rounded.

d)

Weathered mountain would have no trees.

9.

Weeds growing into the cracks in a sidewalk and the sidewalk begins to crumble is an example of:

a)

mechanical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

10.

A metal statue slowly turning green after years of being outside is an example of:

a)

mechanical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

11.

Rocks along a riverbed that are smoothed from continuously moving water and sediment rubbing against them is an example of:

a)

mechanical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

12.

A piece of sandstone changing color (from brown to rusty red) from exposure to water and air is an example of:

a)

mechanical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

13.

The formation of stalactites and stalagmites in a cave as water mixed with carbon dioxide creates carbonic acid, which dissolves away the limestone, is an example of:

a)

mechanical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

14.

The formation of large cracks in the face of a mountain from ice wedging is an example of:

a)

mechanical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

15.

A cliff formed near the ocean. Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?

a)

Warm air melted the rock.

b)

Sun rays evaporated the rock.

c)

Ocean waves washed away rock.

d)

Plant roots pushed away the rock.

16.

Deposition changes the Earth’s surface because eroded materials _____.

a)

stop the river's flow

b)

make rich farmlands

c)

are dropped in new places

d)

move very slowly

17.

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—

a)

keeps the rocks in place

b)

makes the rocks last longer

c)

expands cracks and breaks rocks

d)

causes rocks to fall in landslides

18.

Where does Florida get its fresh water from for drinking?

a)

Lake

b)

Aquifer

c)

Sinkhole

d)

ocean

19.

What landform is shown here?

a)

Delta

b)

River

c)

Lake

d)

Mountain

20.

How do plants weather rocks?

a)

during photosynthesis

b)

when roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand the rock

c)

when the plant moves water from the roots to the leaves

d)

Plants don't weather rocks

21.

What landform is shown here?

a)

Mountain

b)

Spring

c)

Lake

d)

Sinkhole

22.

What is this landform that is made of ice?

a)

Lake

b)

Spring

c)

Glacier

d)

Sinkhole

23.

What is this landform?

a)

Mountain

b)

Lake

c)

Coastline

d)

River

24.

Hot coffee is stirred with a spoon, the spoon gets hot due to

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

25.

A chair is placed several feet from a fire in a fireplace. The fireplace has a glass screen. The side of the chair facing the fireplace gets warm because of

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

26.

A certain type of decorative lamp contains colored liquids. These liquids form globs that break off and rise to the top of the liquid. The globs rise due to

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

27.

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

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

28.

In a swimming pool, the water near the surface is slightly warmer. The warm water rises because of

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

29.

You are in the top bunk of a bunk bed and you want to turn the air conditioner on while your friend on the bottom bunk is fine is caused by

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

30.

The cause of weather systems on earth is

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

31.

A fireman feels a door and it is hot. Why does his hand feel hot?

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

32.

A huge boulder at the state park gets so hot during the day.

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

33.

Warm air over the beach rises while cooler dense air from the ocean rushes in due to

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

34.

A house burns down. On the house across the street, all of the vinyl siding is twisted and warped by the heat. The heat was transferred across the street by

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

35.

As you hold pieces of ice, they begi to melt from the warmth of you hand on them. This is because of

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

36.

A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

37.
The Gulf Stream is a current that brings warm ocean water from the south to the north.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
38.
In heat transfer, heat always flows from the _______________ substance to the _______________ substance.
a)
Hotter to colder
b)
Colder to hotter
c)
Hotter to hotter
d)
Colder to colder
39.
The type of heat transfer that happens through direct contact of molecules or particles with each other is ___________________.
a)
Convection
b)
Conduction
c)
Radiation
d)
insulation.
40.
The kind of heat transfer that travels through space in electromagnetic waves is ______________________.
a)
insulation.
b)
Radiation
c)
Conduction
d)
Convection
41.
___________________ is the type of heat transfer that occurs in fluids, such as warm air rising and cold air sinking; creating wind.
a)
Convection
b)
Conduction
c)
Radiation
d)
insulation.
42.

Which statement is true?

a)

The quicker a molecule moves, the colder it is.

b)

The slower a molecule moves, the warmer it is.

c)

The quicker a molecule moves, the warmer it is.

43.

When you use a microwave, what is the main way that heat is transferred?

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

44.
The ability to cause change
a)
Energy
b)
Law of Conservation of Energy
c)
Transfer
d)
Transform
45.
Which of the following lists the hierarchy in order from smallest to largest?
a)
atom, molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organelle, organ system, organism
b)
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, organelle, atom, molecule
c)
atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
d)
atom, molecule, cell, organelle, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
46.
What does a vacuole do?
a)
Stores food, water and waste for the cell
b)
Creates energy for the cell
c)
controls the cell and contains DNA
d)
creates and carries messages for the cell
47.
What does the mitochondria do?
a)
Stores food, water and waste for the cell
b)
creates energy for the cell
c)
controls the cell and contains DNA
d)
creates and carries messages for the cell
48.
What does the nucleus do?
a)
Stores food, water and waste for the cell
b)
Creates energy for the cell
c)
Controls the cell and contains DNA
d)
Creates and carries messages for the cell
49.

What does the ribosome do?

a)

Stores food, water and waste for the cell

b)

Creates energy for the cell

c)

Controls the cell and contains DNA

d)

Make protein for the cell.

50.

What does the cell membrane do?

a)

Protects the cell and controls what goes in and out.

b)

Gives the plant cell extra strength and protection

c)

Makes energy for the cell.

d)

Gives the plant cell sugar from water and carbon dioxide

51.

What does the cell wall do?

a)

Holds the cell together and controls what goes in and out

b)

gives the plant cell extra strength and protection

c)

Make energy for the cell

d)

gives the plant cell sugar from water and carbon dioxide

52.

What does the cytoplasm do?

a)

Holds the cell together and controls what goes in and what goes out

b)

gives the plant cell extra strength and protection

c)

jelly like substance that protects the organelles and gives shape to the cell

d)

gives the plant cell sugar from water and carbon dioxide

53.
What does the chloroplast do?
a)
holds the cell together and controls what goes in and out
b)
gives the plant cell extra strength and protection
c)
protects the organelles and gives shape to the cell 
d)
gives the plant cell sugar from water and carbon dioxide
54.

What is this organelle?

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

cell membrane

d)

vacuole

55.

What is the function of the golgi apparatus?

a)

Package and ship chemicals and proteins for the cell

b)

Create energy for the cell

c)

make energy from sunlight

d)

support the cell

56.
Which of the following lists the hierarchy in order from smallest to largest?
a)
atom, molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organelle, organ system, organism
b)
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, organelle, atom, molecule
c)
atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
d)
atom, molecule, cell, organelle, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
57.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory?

a)

All cells come from pre-existing cells

b)

The cell is the basic unit of life

c)

All living things are made of cells

d)

All cells grow and develop.

58.

Which is NOT a characteristic of living things?

a)

Grow and develop

b)

Obtain and use energy

c)

Respond to the environment

d)

Being able to walk

59.

What is the smallest unit of life?

a)

Organ

b)

Molecule

c)

Cell

d)

Orgnaism

60.
What is the smallest unit of matter?
a)
Atom
b)
Molecule
c)
Cell
d)
Organism
61.
Which is bigger, organs or organelles?
a)
organs
b)
organelles
62.
Which is bigger, Cells or Organisms?
a)
Cells
b)
Organisms
c)
An organisms can be only one cell
63.
Is the earth living or non-living?
a)
Living because it responds to the environment. 
b)
Non-living because it does not reproduce
c)
Living because it is made of cells
64.
Which of the following is non-living?
a)
Grasshopper
b)
Tree
c)
Manatee
d)
Pencil
65.
What are cells made of?
a)
Molecules
b)
Tissue
c)
Organ
d)
Organism
66.

Which of the following is an example of an organ system?

a)

Stomach, small intestines, large intestines

b)

heart

c)

stomach

d)

brain

67.
A group of tissue that carry out a specialized function in the body is:
a)
Organelle
b)
Organ System
c)
Organ
d)
Tissue
68.
Which is the lowest (smallest) on the hierarchy of the universe?
a)
Tissue
b)
Organ
c)
Organ System
d)
Organism
69.
Which is the highest (biggest) on the hierarchy of the universe?
a)
Organ
b)
Tissue
c)
Atom
d)
Cell
70.
What does a vacuole do?
a)
Stores food, water and waste for the cell
b)
Creates energy for the cell
c)
controls the cell and contains DNA
d)
creates and carries messages for the cell
71.
What does the mitochondria do?
a)
Stores food, water and waste for the cell
b)
creates energy for the cell
c)
controls the cell and contains DNA
d)
creates and carries messages for the cell
72.
What does the nucleus do?
a)
Stores food, water and waste for the cell
b)
Creates energy for the cell
c)
Controls the cell and contains DNA
d)
Creates and carries messages for the cell
73.
What does the chloroplast do?
a)
holds the cell together and controls what goes in and out
b)
gives the plant cell extra strength and protection
c)
protects the organelles and gives shape to the cell 
d)
gives the plant cell sugar from water and carbon dioxide
74.

What does the ribosome do?

a)

Stores food, water and waste for the cell

b)

Creates energy for the cell

c)

Controls the cell and contains DNA

d)

Make protein for the cell.

75.

What does the cell membrane do?

a)

Protects the cell and controls what goes in and out.

b)

Gives the plant cell extra strength and protection

c)

Makes energy for the cell.

d)

Gives the plant cell sugar from water and carbon dioxide

76.

What does the cytoplasm do?

a)

Holds the cell together and controls what goes in and what goes out

b)

gives the plant cell extra strength and protection

c)

jelly like substance that protects the organelles and gives shape to the cell

d)

gives the plant cell sugar from water and carbon dioxide

77.

What is this organelle?

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

cell membrane

d)

vacuole

78.

What does the cell wall do?

a)

Holds the cell together and controls what goes in and out

b)

gives the plant cell extra strength and protection

c)

Make energy for the cell

d)

gives the plant cell sugar from water and carbon dioxide

79.
This sphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts. 
a)
Hydrosphere 
b)
Biosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Geosphere 
80.
Composed of all the water on or near the earth
a)
Hydrosphere 
b)
Biosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Geosphere 
81.
This sphere is composed of all the living things 
a)
Hydrosphere 
b)
Biosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Geosphere 
82.
Body of air surrounding our planet. 
a)
Hydrosphere 
b)
Biosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Geosphere 
83.
Water evaporating from the surface of a lake moves from the...
a)
Atmosphere to the geosphere 
b)
Geosphere to the hydrosphere 
c)
Hydrosphere to the atmosphere 
d)
Atmosphere to the hydrosphere 
84.
When living things breathe, they interact with which of Earth's spheres? 
a)
Geosphere 
b)
Hydrosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Biosphere 
85.
When dead plants decompose and nitrogen is returned to the soil, the interaction is between which two spheres? 
a)
The biosphere and atmosphere 
b)
The atmosphere and geosphere 
c)
The geosphere and atmosphere 
d)
The biosphere and geosphere 
86.
What might happen if the earth didn't have an atmosphere? 
a)
Everything would go flying off into space 
b)
The seasons would be longer 
c)
The earth's rotation would stop 
d)
We wouldn't be able to breathe 
87.
When carbon dioxide dissolves from the air into the ocean- the interaction is between...
a)
The atmosphere and geosphere 
b)
The atmosphere and hydrosphere 
c)
The atmosphere and biosphere 
d)
The atmosphere and atmosphere 
88.
Oceans, rivers, lakes, and the moisture in the air are all part of which of Earth's spheres? 
a)
Hydrosphere 
b)
Biosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Geosphere 
89.
When a plants takes carbon dioxide from the air which two spheres are interacting? 
a)
Biosphere and atmosphere 
b)
Geosphere and atmosphere 
c)
Hydrosphere and atmosphere 
d)
Atmosphere and atmosphere 
90.
When volcanoes erupt, dust and ash particles spread through much of the air blocking the sun.  Which two spheres are interacting? 
a)
Hydrosphere and atmosphere 
b)
Geosphere and atmosphere 
c)
Biosphere and atmosphere 
d)
Atmosphere and atmosphere 
91.
Energy from the sun is stored by plants. When animals eat the plants, they acquire the energy originally captured by the plants. Between which two spheres is the above interaction? 
a)
Hydrosphere and biosphere 
b)
Atmosphere and biosphere 
c)
Biosphere and biosphere 
d)
Geosphere and biosphere 
92.
When plants draw nutrients from the soil, the interaction is between which two spheres? 
a)
The atmosphere and the geosphere 
b)
The geosphere and the hydrosphere 
c)
The hydrosphere and atmosphere 
d)
The biosphere and the geosphere 
93.

At what point is the person not moving?

a)

A and C

b)

B and D

c)

D and E

d)

A and E

94.

At what point is the person returning to the house?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

D

d)

E

95.

Letter "C" shows ...

a)

No movement

b)

Steady increase in speed

c)

A return home

d)

a person walking away

96.

The letter "A" shows...

a)

A person returning to a starting point

b)

A person walking away from a starting point

c)

A person not moving

d)

A person resting

97.

The word "stationary" means...

a)

moving towards

b)

moving away

c)

moving

d)

not moving

98.

The Concorde Airplane could fly 1,400 mph. This is an example of ______________________.

a)

Speed

b)

Velocity

c)

Acceleration

d)

Deceleration

99.

This truck is moving at 65 km/hr, which type of energy does it have?

a)

Potential

b)

Friction

c)

Kinetic

d)

Gravity

100.

Which line shows no movement?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

101.

Which graph shows a person returning to the start line?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

102.

Which is true of a balanced force?

a)

There is no movement

b)

There is movement to the left

c)

There is movement to the right

d)

Balanced forces are always contact forces

103.

What force would be labeled C?

a)

Air Resistance

b)

Friction

c)

Magnetic

d)

Gravity

104.

On a distance vs time graph, what is always on the x-axis?

a)

Speed

b)

Time

c)

Distance

105.

This graph shows the result of two cars racing. Which car was moving faster?

a)

The green one

b)

The red one

c)

They were both moving at the same speed

d)

You cannot tell from this graph

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