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Science Benchmark 4 for Twins Part 5

Total questions: 499

Worksheet time: 7hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which lists the layers of the earth in the correct order? (from the outside)

a)

Core, Mantle, Asthenosphere

b)

Asthenosphere, Mantle, Core

c)

Mantle, Asthenosphere, Core

d)

Mantle Asthenosphere, Core

2.

Which layer of the Earth has plasticity and could be represented in a model with toothpaste?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Asthenosphere

d)

Lithosphere

3.

What is the coolest layer of the Earth?

a)

inner core

b)

lithosphere

c)

crust

d)

mantle

4.

What is the hottest layer of the Earth?

a)

inner core

b)

lithosphere

c)

crust

d)

mantle

5.

A LIMITED number of Elements make up the Earth's Crust. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What are the names of plates A and D?

a)

Nazca and Pacific

b)

African and South American

c)

African and North American

d)

North American and Pacific

7.

What is the name of the plate labeled G?

a)

Nazca

b)

Indo- Australian

c)

African

d)

South American

8.

What is the name of the plate labeled J?

a)

Eurasian

b)

Pacific

c)

North American

d)

African

9.

What is formed where these plates are spreading apart?

a)

new ocean floor

b)

earthquakes

c)

volcanoes

d)

mountains

10.

What is formed where 2 CONTINENTAL PLATES COLLIDE?

a)

ocean basin

b)

earthquakes

c)

mountains

d)

volcano

11.

Which is less dense?

a)

Oceanic Crust

b)

Continental crust

12.

Which is more dense?

a)

continental crust

b)

oceanic crust

13.

When a continental plate collides with a oceanic plate which plate is subducted (goes under)?

a)

continental

b)

oceanic

14.

What happens to a plate that is subducted (goes under)?

a)

it melts

b)

it freezes

15.

What landform is likely to be created where one plate is forced under another?

a)

Volcano

b)

Earthquake

c)

Ocean Basin

16.

The figure shows part of what scientists think is happening in Earth’s mantle.


What process does the figure show occurring in the mantle?

a)

Hot rock expands, becomes less dense, and rises toward the surface of Earth.

b)

Hot rock expands, becomes more dense, and rises toward the surface of Earth.

c)

Hot rock becomes less dense and moves towards the outer core.

d)

Hot rock becomes more dense and moves towards the lithosphere.

17.

Earth’s temperature increases with depth. Which of the following is a result of the motion of materials caused by high temperatures in Earth’s mantle?

a)

earthquakes and volcanoes

b)

radioactive atoms in minerals

c)

ocean tides

d)

erosion and deposition

18.

Evelyn is making a model of Earth to show how the physical layers correspond to the compositional

layers. Which of the following should Evelyn show in her model?

a)

The physical layers exactly match the compositional layers.

b)

The crust is the only compositional layer not included in the physical layers.

c)

The physical layers of the inner core and outer core form a single compositional layer.

d)

The physical layer of the asthenosphere includes the compositional layer of the crust.

19.

Earth’s physical layers correspond to Earth’s compositional layers. Which part of the mantle is also part

of the lithosphere?

a)

the fluid, hot part

b)

the rigid upper part

c)

the soft moving part

d)

the lower stationary part

20.

Mount Everest formed when two tectonic plates collided. Which of the following processes lead to the

formation of Mount Everest?

a)

eriosion

b)

substidence

c)

pushed up or uplift

d)

weathering

21.

Basalt forms when lava cools on Earth’s surface. Granite forms when magma cools within the Earth. Which of these statements correctly classifies both basalt and granite?

a)

Basalt and granite are both igneous rocks.

b)

Basalt and granite are both metamorphic rocks.

c)

Basalt is igneous rock, and granite is metamorphic rock.

d)

Basalt is metamorphic rock, and granite is igneous rock.

22.

Fossils of the same plants and animal species have been found on continents that are separated by the Atlantic Ocean. Which of the following statements does this observation support?

a)

These animals and plants crossed the Atlantic Ocean.

b)

The Atlantic Ocean was once a large body of freshwater.

c)

The continents that are now separated by the Atlantic Ocean once formed a single landmass.

d)

The continents that are now separated by the Atlantic Ocean have the same kinds of organisms today as they did millions of years ago.

23.

The figure shows a process that takes place on the ocean floor.


Which of the following is most likely to result from the process shown in this figure?

a)

petrification

b)

trace fossil formation

c)

continents moving

d)

glacial melting

24.

Earth’s surface features slowly change over time. For example, sharp, jagged mountain ranges become lower and more rounded over time. What factor(s) is responsible for this change in their shape?

a)

weathering and erosion

b)

depostion

c)

movement of continents

d)

collisions between continental plates

25.

Subduction occurs when one plate slides beneath another plate. The figure below shows the process of subduction. Notice that the oceanic plate slides beneath the continental plate.


What happens when the crustal plates move as shown in the figure?

a)

An ocean forms.

b)

Volcanic mountain ranges form.

c)

Sea-floor spreading occurs as the oceanic plate moves.

d)

A transform boundary forms where the subduction occurs.

26.

The motion of tectonic plates can cause both slow and rapid changes in Earth’s surface. Which is an example of a rapid change?

a)

earthquake

b)

seafloor spreading

c)

mountain range formation

d)

formation of an ocean trench

27.

It might seem that, since the surface of the Earth is a fairly moderate temperature, Earth's core would also be of a fairly moderate temperature. Using creative logic, scientists have determined that material below the surface of the Earth is liquid and very hot. Which event on the surface of the Earth would support that conclusion?

a)

an earthquake

b)

an erupting volcano

c)

the temperature of the ocean water

d)

high surface temperature in the deserts

28.

Which of the following lists the Earth's layers from innermost to outermost?

a)

Inner Core, Crust, Lithosphere, Asthenosphere

b)

Inner core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust

c)

Outer Core, Inner Core, Mantle, Crust

29.

What is Pangea?

a)

a fern that lives close to the equator

b)

a large ice sheet

c)

a supercontinent made of the present-day continents

30.

Seafloor spreading is a process that...

a)

Destroys oceanic crust

b)

Occurs at the mid-ocean ridges

c)

Causes continents to plow through the seafloor

31.

Which is most likely to form along a convergent tectonic boundary?

a)

a delta

b)

an ocean basin

c)

a mountain range

d)

a valley

32.

What happens at a transform plate boundary?

a)

Plates move away from each other

b)

Plates move toward each other

c)

Plates slide past each other

33.

In divergent plate boundary...

a)

two plates separate

b)

two continental plates collide

c)

two plates slide past one another

34.

What is the theory of plate tectonics?

a)

Earth’s outer layer is made up of large, moving pieces called plates

b)

Cracks in the Earth's crust cause volcanoes

c)

The Earth was created by meteors crashing into each other

35.

When oceanic and continental crust converge, the oceanic plate will dive beneath the continental plate. What best explains the results of this action?

a)

The oceanic crust is moved upward by the radiation of heat

b)

The oceanic crust will melt as it moves deeper in the earth.

c)

The continental crust will form a mountain range.

d)

The two crusts will form an ocean basin

36.

Which layer of the Earth is liquid and composed mostly of iron and nickel?

a)

inner core

b)

crust

c)

outer core

d)

mantle

37.

What are tectonic plates?

a)

slabs of oceanic crust

b)

slabs of continental crust

c)

slabs of crust and upper mantle

38.

What was the name of the theory that Alfred Wegener proposed explaining why the continents moved?

a)

seafloor spreading

b)

continental drift

c)

land moving

d)

rifting

39.

The evidence to prove continental drift was discovered prior to Wegener's death?

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Scientists understand that continents move because of the _________ moves underneath the ________

a)

lithosphere and mantle

b)

convection currents and magentism

c)

asthenosphere and lithosphere

41.

A region, known as the Ring of Fire, follows the border of the Pacific Ocean basin. Why do so many earthquakes and volcanoes occur in this region?

a)

Transform boundaries completely surround this region of the Pacific Ocean

b)

Only powerful convergent plates are located along the Ring of Fire.

c)

Two plates are diverging in the center of the Pacific Ocean basin.

d)

Numerous tectonic plate boundaries are located along the edges of this region.

42.

The movement of Earth's plates results in changes in Earth's surface. Some of these changes occur very quickly, while others may take millions of years. Which of the following is most likely formed from a rapid change?

a)

a mountain range

b)

a mid-ocean ridge

c)

a volcano

d)

a valley

43.

Mountains like the Himalayas in southern Asia form because these plate boundaries collide...

a)

Divergent Plate Boundary

b)

Convergent Plate Boundary

c)

Transform Plate Boundary

44.
What is a difference between oceanic & continental crust?
a)
Continental is thicker
b)
Oceanic is thicker
c)
Continental is made of basalt
d)
Oceanic is made of granite
45.
State of matter the rocks that are in the mantle:
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
d)
Semisolid
46.
What is the driving force behind plate tectonics?
a)
convection currents
b)
magnetic reversal
c)
volcanic eruption
d)
subduction zones
47.
Where in the mantle are convection currents found?
a)
Upper
b)
Lower
c)
Middle
d)
Center
48.
This structure rests on top of the asthenosphere:
a)
Lithosphere
b)
Outer Core
c)
Lower Mantle
d)
Oceanic Crust
49.
The lithosphere is subdivided into:
a)
tectonic plates
b)
continents
c)
islands
d)
poles
50.
Which of the following is not a piece of Wegener's evidence?
a)
fossils
b)
glaciers
c)
rocks
d)
rivers
51.
Another word used to describe a force acting on a rock:
a)
stress
b)
pressure
c)
compaction
d)
subduction
52.
A difference between the inner and outer core
a)
Outer core is solid
b)
Inner core is liquid
c)
Outer core has magnesium
d)
Inner core has iron
53.
Mountain ranges are a result of:
a)
oceanic-oceanic
b)
oceanic-continental
c)
continental-continental
d)
sea-spreading
54.
What type of boundary is indicated here at the red dot?
a)
convergent
b)
divergent
c)
transform
d)
none
55.

What type of boundary interaction is this?

a)

oceanic-continental

b)

continental-continental

c)

oceanic-oceanic

d)

divergent

56.
What travels from the mantle in order to form new crust?
a)
magma
b)
outer core
c)
convection currents
d)
asthenosphere
57.
What are usually common at transform boundaries?
a)
volcanoes
b)
earthquakes
c)
rivers
d)
deserts
58.
Rocks in the mantle are made of:
a)
Silicon
b)
Nickel
c)
Iron
d)
Magnesium
59.
Difference between continental drift (CD) and plate tectonics (PT)
a)
CD-continents were once called Eurasia
b)
PT-asthenosphere moves plates
c)
CD-no evidence for it
d)
PT-explains how CD happened
60.

Where is the earth's crust the thickest?

a)

Below the ocean

b)

Below a mountain

c)

At the Equator

d)

At the North Pole

61.

Which word best characterizes the lower mantle?

a)

Scalding

b)

Cool

c)

Molten

d)

Lukewarm

62.

What is the only entirely liquid layer of the earth?

a)

The upper mantle

b)

the outer core

c)

the inner core

d)

the lower mantle

63.

If the earth's mantle were completely solid, _____________ plates could not move around.

a)

Tectonic

b)

Technical

c)

Titanic

d)

Agnostic

64.

Based on the current position of the continents, in what general direction did South America drift away from Pangaea?

a)

East

b)

West

c)

South

d)

North

65.

What evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?

a)

Fossil discoveries

b)

The Himalaya Mountains

c)

Ancient maps of the world

d)

Charts of seismic activity

66.

What is true of tectonic plates?

a)

They are constantly moving

b)

Earthquakes cause them to move

c)

They don't move for centuries at a time

d)

There are fewer and fewer of them

67.

Where is Earth's heat energy most concentrated?

a)

The mantle

b)

The lithosphere

c)

The core

d)

The crust

68.

Which of the following best describes the location of the mantle?

a)

Above the crust

b)

Between the crust and the lithosphere

c)

Between the crust and the core

d)

Beneath the core

69.

What is the underlying force that drives plate tectonics?

a)

Ocean tides

b)

Volcanic eruptions

c)

The rock cycle

d)

Convection Currents

70.

Convection currents are powered by

a)

heat

b)

motion

c)

pressure

d)

density

71.

What is the large landmass that consisted of all the land 300 million years ago?

a)

Pangea

b)

Pongo

c)

Portuguese

d)

Turtle Island

72.

What do scientist believe to cause the tiny wobble in Earth's spin?

a)

areas of solid iron floating over the molten core

b)

the blending of materials between the upper core and the inner core

c)

the amount of pressure put on the core from the weight above

d)

the amount of magnesium in the core

73.

What is the theory of Earth's plates called?

a)

plate tectonics

b)

plate floor spreading

c)

volcanic eruptions

d)

continent floor spreading

74.

A convergent boundary is

a)

where two tectonic plates collide together

b)

where two tectonic plates spread apart from each other

c)

where two tectonic plates bump each other and rub against each other

d)

where tectonic plates pull apart and collide together

75.

Divergent tectonic plates is where

a)

tectonic plates collide together

b)

tectonic plates move apart from each other

c)

tectonic plates bump and rub against each other

d)

tectonic plates collide together and pull apart from each other

76.

What causes a tsunami?

a)

an earthquake under the sea

b)

by molten rock bubbling up out of trenches

c)

by mountains forming under water

d)

an earthquake in mountainous regions

77.

Why is understanding tectonic plate movement important to understanding our Earth?

a)

It lets us know why we have seasons

b)

It explains why there are so many countries

c)

It explains how landforms were made and why earthquakes happen

d)

It explains why the weather changes so quickly

78.

Where two plate slide by each other in opposite directions is called a _______________________?

a)

transform boundary

b)

divergent boundary

c)

convergent boundary

79.

Pangea is ___________________________________

a)

the name of the super continent that once existed

b)

the name of the person who invented the theory of plate tectonics

c)

the name of the tallest mountain range in the world

d)

the name of the machine that measures earthquakes

80.

Tectonic plates move at the rate of ________________________.

a)

1 mile per hour

b)

2 - 5 centimeters a year

c)

2 miles a year

d)

Tectonic plates do not move

81.

___________________ create mountains, ocean trenches, and rearranges islands.

a)

Hurricanes

b)

Tornadoes

c)

Volcanoes

d)

Tectonic plate movements

82.

What makes the tectonic plates move?

a)

Convection, the heating and cooling of magma inside the earth

b)

Storms that happen over the ocean

c)

Global warming

d)

The different moon phases

83.

Which one of these is NOT proof the plate tectonic theory?

a)

Fossils of the same animal have been found on different continents that are separated by ocean

b)

Matching rock layers have been found on different continents separated by ocean

c)

The continents look like puzzle pieces that fit together

d)

There are ancient cave pictures of one large continent

84.

Volcanoes and mountains are created at ________________

a)

divergent boundaries

b)

convergent boundaries

c)

transform boundaries

85.

New ocean floor, and ridges in the ocean floor are created at

a)

divergent boundaries

b)

convergent boundaries

c)

transform boundaries

86.

Most earthquakes happen at ____________________________.

a)

divergent boundaries

b)

convergent boundaries

c)

transform boundaries

87.

The scientist who came up with Tectonic Plate Theory was?

a)

Merriweather Lewis

b)

Thomas Edison

c)

Alfred Wegner

d)

Albert Einstein

88.

Where two tectonic plates meet is called a ____________________.

a)

rift

b)

gap

c)

boundary

d)

volcano

89.
Where tectonic plates pull away from each other, which of the following geologic features is most likely to result?
a)
Ridge
b)
Plateau
c)
Mountain
d)
Beach
90.
Which of the following models would best represent the inner and outer core of Earth, based on the physical characteristics of each layer?
a)
A metal ball bearing (solid) suspended in oil (liquid)
b)
Gelatin (red semi-solid) on top of a cracker (brittle solid)
c)
A ball of clay (solid) filled with water (liquid)
d)
Rubber ball (flexible solid) painted red (thin solid covering)
91.
Which of the following geologic events would most likely occur where two continental plates converge?
a)
Tsunami 
b)
Earthquake
c)
Mountain Formation
d)
Trench Formation
92.
Oceans, and other bodies of water, are found on which layer of Earth?
a)
Outer core
b)
Mantle
c)
Inner core
d)
Crust
93.
The interaction of tectonic plate boundaries is associated with which of the following events?
a)
Hurricanes
b)
Tropical storms
c)
Earthquakes
d)
Tornadoes 
94.
Which of the following would be an accurate feature to include in a model of Earth?
a)
A crust that is the thickest layer
b)
An inner core that contains oceans
c)
A thin mantle in the center of the model
d)
A liquid outer core below the mantle
95.
At which type of plate boundary will a trench most likely form?
a)
Divergent
b)
Transform
c)
Earthquake
d)
Convergent 
96.
Which of the following best describes Earth’s asthenosphere?
a)
Liquid rock that can reach the surface
b)
Solid rock that is broken into plates
c)
Dense rock that moves the crust
d)
Metal rock at the center of the Earth
97.
An illustration of the major tectonic plates is provided. Which of the labeled plates in the illustration is the Eurasian Plate?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
98.
A student constructs a clay model of Earth to show its layers. What property is the model able to share with the real Earth? The model will have layers that are the same -
a)
temperatures as the real Earth.
b)
positions as the real Earth.
c)
state of matter as the real Earth.
d)
thickness as the real Earth.
99.
The layer of Earth that is found directly below the lithosphere is called the -
a)
asthenosphere.
b)
inner core.
c)
outer core.
d)
crust.
100.
Which layer of Earth is broken up into giant moving plates?
a)
Asthenosphere
b)
Lithosphere
c)
Inner core
d)
Outer core
101.
Which layer of Earth behaves more like a solid near the top, and more like a liquid near the bottom, where pressure is higher?
a)
Crust
b)
Mantle
c)
Outer core
d)
Inner core
102.
Earth’s layers are evidence that, over time, Earth has gradually -
a)
spun more quickly.
b)
grown in size.
c)
cooled into a solid.
d)
broken into parts.
103.
Earth’s crust would be best modeled by using a material that is -
a)
liquid and hot.
b)
dense and smooth.
c)
soft and flexible.
d)
thin and solid.
104.
Which of Earth’s layers would be best modeled as a metallic sphere?
a)
Mantle
b)
Inner core
c)
Outer core
d)
Crust
105.
The materials available to make a model of Earth are shown. To make the most accurate model, which of the materials would best represent the asthenosphere?
a)
Modeling clay
b)
Ping pong ball
c)
Ball bearing
d)
Water
106.
Which of Earth’s layers has the lowest density?
a)
Crust
b)
Inner core
c)
Outer core
d)
Mantle
107.
Which of the following best describes the position of the layer of the earth known as the crust?
a)
Above the mantle, which is above the core
b)
Above the core, and below the mantle
c)
Between the inner core and the outer core
d)
Below all other layers, including the mantle and core
108.
The plates are able to shift and flex because they “float” on a soft, flexible layer called the - 
a)
lithosphere.
b)
asthenosphere. 
c)
mantle.
d)
magma.
109.

melted rock located beneath Earth's surface

a)

lava

b)

crust

c)

magma

d)

mantle

110.

melted rock on Earth's surface

a)

crust

b)

lava

c)

mantle

d)

magma

111.
What type of plate boundary is this?
a)
Transform
b)
Convergent
c)
Divergent
d)
Plate
112.
Name the boundary
a)
convergent boundary
b)
divergent boundary
c)
transform boundary
d)
sergent boundary
113.
Name the boundary
a)
convergent boundary
b)
divergent boundary
c)
transform boundary
d)
sergent boundary
114.
Most volcanoes and earthquakes occur...
a)
along the coast
b)
along tectonic plate boundaries
c)
in the Arctic
d)
in the ocean
115.
Which is the thinnest layer of the earth?
a)
Mantle
b)
crust
c)
Bread crust
d)
Pizza crust
116.

Fossils are

a)

Imprints of animal remains, leaves, and other organic material that has been buried.

b)

Are rocks that go underground.

c)

Are purple in color most of the time.

d)

Are found in magma of extrusive rocks.

117.
What are the two types of crust?
a)
top crust,bottom crust
b)
oceanic crust, continental crust
c)
water,land
d)
none of the above 
118.
What layer is depicted in yellow?
a)
Crust
b)
Core
c)
Mantle
d)
Lithosphere
119.
Why have geologists not reached the mantle?
a)
It is too hot for humans to go there.
b)
It is too smelly for humans to go there.
c)
It doesn't have Wi-Fi so none of their instruments work.
d)
Scientists have not figured out how to time travel.
120.
If you traveled from the crust to the core, the pressure would...
a)
increase
b)
decrease
c)
stay the same
d)
unsure
121.
What is the definition of Crust?
a)
Earth's thin outermost layer is solid rock. 
b)
This thick layer is between the crust and the other core. 
c)
Formed mostly of molten metal, this is Earth's only liquid layer.
d)
Pressure keeps this super hot metallic region in a solid state. 
122.
The huge pieces of the earth's crust are called ____________________________. 
a)
crust
b)
plates
c)
directions
d)
seismos
123.
Which of the following is associated with transform boundary?
a)
volcanoes
b)
mountains
c)
trenches
d)
earthquakes and fault line
124.
Plate movement is caused by _____
a)
The rotation of the Earth
b)
Ocean tides
c)
Convection current in the mantle
d)
The moon's gravity
125.
What type of boundary creates a new seafloor?
a)
convergent continental to continental
b)
convergent ocean to continental
c)
convergent ocean to ocean
d)
divergent 
126.
San Andreas Fault formed at this type of boundary-
a)
Transform Boundary
b)
Convergent Boundary
c)
Divergent Boundary
d)
Hot Spot
127.
Fossils, landforms, glaciers, and puzzle were all evidence of-
a)
big bang theory
b)
continental drift theory
c)
sea floor spreading theory
d)
volcanic theory
128.
Continental crust is approximately _________kilometers thick.
a)
300 to 500
b)
8 to 10
c)
30 to 70
d)
160 to 200
129.
Which crust is made up of basaltic rock?
a)
oceanic
b)
continental
130.
Which statement is true about oceanic crust?
a)
It is made of melted rock.
b)
It is the thinner than continental crust.
c)
It is thicker than continental crust.
d)
It is made of liquid metal.
131.
Which layer is represented by the yellow layer?
a)
inner core
b)
outer core
c)
mantle
d)
crust
132.

Which feature is created when tectonic plates collide?

a)

sinkholes

b)

folded mountains

133.

The matching coastlines of Africa and South America help support which theory?

a)

the theory of evolution

b)

the theory of gravity

c)

the theory of continental drift

134.

What causes faults?

a)

the shrinking of Earth

b)

the heating of Earth

c)

the movement of tectonic plates

135.

Identical fossils in Africa and South America support which theory?

a)

the big bang theory

b)

the plate tectonics theory

c)

the theory of evolution

136.

Where are most volcanoes and earthquakes located?

a)

in the middle of continents

b)

along the edges of tectonic plates

c)

in the tropics

137.

The tectonic plates are floating on material that is moving in Earth's ___________.

a)

mantle

b)

outer core

c)

inner core

138.

The movement of tectonic plates is believed to be caused by ________.

a)

convection currents in the mantle

b)

Earth's magnetic field

c)

the gravitational pull of the moon

139.

Earth's crust and upper mantle are broken into pieces called _________.

a)

continents

b)

tectonic plates

c)

faults

140.

Ocean trenches are often found at what type of plate boundaries?

a)

divergent

b)

convergent

c)

transform

141.

What type of rock forms along divergent plate boundaries?

a)

igneous

b)

sedimentary

c)

metamorphic

142.

What do convection currents cause?

a)

solid rocks

b)

sea floor spreading

c)

cementation

143.

What do the tectonic plates do at transform boundaries?

a)

move apart

b)

slide past each other

c)

collide

144.

What do tectonic plates do at convergent boundaries?

a)

move apart

b)

slide past each other

c)

collide

145.

Which geologic feature forms when tectonic plates collide?

a)

sinkholes

b)

mountains

c)

valleys

146.

What can the movement of tectonic plates produce?

a)

glaciers

b)

earthquakes

c)

fossils

147.

Most major earthquakes are caused by ________.

a)

faults

b)

tsunamis

c)

movement along tectonic plates

148.

Label number 1 (the brown area).

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

149.

Label number 2 (the yellow area).

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

150.

Label number 3 (the orange area).

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

151.

Label number 4 (the red area).

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

152.
The Great Rift Valley in Africa and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge were both created by this type of plate boundary. 
a)
divergent
b)
convergent
c)
transform
d)
subduction
153.
Most geologists rejected Alfred Wegener's idea of continental drift because...
a)
it did not agree with their current theory
b)
Wegener was interested in what Earth was like millions of years ago
c)
Wegener used several different types of evidence to support his hypothesis
d)
Wegener could not identify the force that moved the continents
154.
Identify layer  #20.
a)
mantle
b)
pizza crust
c)
inner core
d)
outer core
155.
If we compare the temperature and pressure of Earth's mantle to the core, what differences can we expect as we move downward into Earth?
a)
Both temperature and pressure increase.
b)
Both temperature and pressure decrease.
c)
Temperature decreases and pressure increases.
d)
Temperature increases and pressure decreases.
156.
Which layer of Earth is LIQUID?
a)
upper mantle
b)
lower mantle
c)
outer core
d)
inner core
157.

How do scientists learn about the physical properties of Earth's different layers?

a)

They ask major political leaders their opinions about scientific research.

b)

They discuss and debate ideas about Earth's layers after looking at the internet.

c)

They study scientific books and magazines about Earth and choose the best idea.

d)

They measure seismic waves and make inferences based on changes in wave speeds.

158.

What is magma made of?

a)

solid rock

b)

melted rock

c)

small pieces of sediment

159.

If magma increases in temperature (get hot) what will happen?

a)

It moves down (sinks)

b)

It moves up (rises)

160.
A divergent boundary occurs when plates ....
a)
Pull apart
b)
Come together
c)
Slide past each other
d)
subducting
161.
What type of plate boundary is this?
a)
Transform
b)
Convergent
c)
Divergent
d)
Plate
162.
Where would the oldest rock be found?
a)
L
b)
M
c)
N
d)
O
163.

The lithosphere is broken into pieces called

a)

tectonic sections

b)

tectonic plates

c)

tectonic portions

d)

tectonic collisions

164.

Which physical layer is the soft, malleable part of the mantle?

a)

lithosphere

b)

asthenosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

core

165.

Select the three compositional layers of Earth.

a)

crust

b)

lithosphere

c)

mantle

d)

core

166.

Select all that are true about the inner core.

a)

It is made of iron and nickel

b)

It is solid

c)

It is liquid

d)

It is at the center of Earth

167.

Which is true about oceanic crust?

a)

It is thicker than continental crust

b)

It is more dense than continental crust

c)

It is less dense than continental crust

d)

It makes up the mantle

168.

Select the three mechanisms that drive tectonic plate motion.

a)

mantle convection

b)

slab pull

c)

ridge push

d)

continental drift

169.

Which layer do the tectonic plates sit on?

a)

Crust

b)

Lithosphere

c)

Asthenosphere

d)

Mantle

170.

The crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle make up which physical layer?

a)

lithosphere

b)

asthenosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

inner core

171.

How are the inner and outer core similar?

a)

They are both liquid

b)

They are both solid

c)

They are both made of iron and nickel

d)

They are the outermost layers

172.

Many scientists think that the most important mechanism driving tectonic plate motion is ...

a)

mantle convection

b)

slab pull

c)

ridge push

d)

plate tectonics

173.

What process is being described "molten rock from inside Earth rises through the cracks in the ridges, cools, and forms new oceanic crust"

a)

sea-floor spreading

b)

mantle convection

c)

subduction

d)

slab pull

174.

The continents were joined in a single large landmass they call Pangaea. Over this span of time, the continents have moved to their present day locations. What is this theory called?

a)

plate tectonics

b)

continental drift

c)

sea-floor spreading

d)

subduction

175.

When Convergent boundaries happen, crust is ______

a)

formed/created

b)

destroyed

c)

doubled

d)

nothing happens, neither created or destroyed

176.

When transform boundaries happen, crust is ______

a)

formed/created

b)

destroyed

c)

doubled

d)

nothing happens, neither created or destroyed

177.

When divergent boundaries happen, crust is ______

a)

formed/created

b)

destroyed

c)

doubled

d)

nothing happens, neither created or destroyed

178.

what are the evidence that earth's tectonic move causing change to Earth's surface choose 3

a)

melting ice in the artic

b)

Fossils and continent shapes

c)

Land warping and ocean floor spreading

d)

Location of volcanoes and earth surface like the horseshoe ring in the Pacific Ocean

e)

Explorers sailing in different oceans

179.

Which of the following best explains what is happening at point B on the model below?

a)

Two tectonic plates colliding at a convergent boundary, creating a subduction zone which recycles crust.

b)

Two tectonic plates colliding at a divergent boundary, creating new crust and rift valleys.

c)

Two tectonic plates colliding at a transform boundary, creating a subduction zone which recycles crust.

d)

Two tectonic plates colliding at a convergent boundary, creating new crust and rift valleys.

180.

Four students are trying to explain the movement of tectonic plates. Each student presented his or her idea: Student 1: Tectonic plates move quickly due to the gravitational pull from the inner core; Student 2: Tectonic plates move slowly due to convection currents in the mantle caused by heat from the sun; Student 3: Tectonic plates move slowly due to the movement in the outer core; Student 4: Tectonic plates move slowly due to heat from the core causing convection in the mantle. Which student has the best explanation?

a)

Student 1 because gravity is the strongest in the inner core and pulls the plates apart from each other.

b)

Student 2 because convection currents caused by the sun's heat are strongest in the mantle.

c)

Student 3 because the spinning movement of the outer core travels through the mantle which causes plates to shift.

d)

Student 4 because the heat caused by the pressure on the inner core radiates out to cause the mantle to have convection currents.

181.

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world that is found in the Himalayan Mountain range. Everest is located on a major plate boundary that often causes sudden earthquakes in the area. Mount Everest is also growing taller by about one inch per year. What is the best explanation for the increase in height of the mountain?

a)

Mount Everest is located on a divergent boundary where two continental plates are colliding.

b)

Mount Everest is located on a convergent boundary where two continental plates are colliding.

c)

Mount Everest is located on a divergent boundary where oceanic and continental plates are colliding.

d)

Mount Everest is located on a convergent boundary where oceanic and continental plates are colliding.

182.

How does fossil evidence support Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?

a)

Similar fossils found on far apart landmasses support that the continents were once a single landmass.

b)

Fossil evidence suggest that the continents have always been in their current positions.

c)

No similarities exist between fossils on different continents.

d)

Plant and animal fossils sow evidence of changes in Earth's polarity.

183.

Students in Earth science class were presented with the data table showing the types of fossils found in various rock layers. Which of the following arguments best explains the data?

a)

Student 1 claims there are more fossils in Layer 3 than in Layer 1 because Layer 3 is older.

b)

Student 2 claims there are no fossils from water animals in Layer 1 because the water dried up.

c)

Student 3 claims there are more fossils in Layer 3 than in Layer 2 because the temperature became colder over time.

d)

Student 4 claims there are no fossils from land plants or animals because water animals consumed them.

184.

Which argument best explains the difference in species from rock layer 1 to rock layer 2?

a)

The climate that formed rock layer 1 allowed for more diversity in ferns while the climate that formed rock layer 2 restricted plant diversity.

b)

The climate that formed rock layer 2 allowed for more diversity in ferns while the climate that formed rock layer 1 restricted plant diversity.

c)

Rock layer 1 had higher diversity due to summer weather while rock layer 2 had lower diversity due to winter weather.

d)

Rock layer 2 had higher diversity due to summer weather while rock layer 2 had a lower diversity due to winter weather.

185.

Mr. Jones is teaching his class about the various changes of Earth's surface over time. He wants his students to explain the evidence that supports the claim that fossils can show proof of the changing of Earth's surface. Which of the following statements best explains how students can use fossils as evidence?

a)

Plant fossils can be used as evidence of Earth's surface changing because similar fossils found in various locations supports that Earth was once a supercontinent.

b)

Plant fossils can be used as evidence of Earth's surface changing because different fossils found in one specific location on Earth supports that Earth was once a supercontinent.

c)

Animal fossils can be used as evidence of Earth's surface changing because different fossils found in various locations supports that Earth was once a supercontinent.

d)

Animal fossils can be used as evidence of Earth's surface changing because similar fossils found in one specific location of Earth supports that Earth was once a supercontinent.

186.

Katie's class is having a debate about how to use evidence to support their claim that fossils can explain how Earth's climate has changed. Which piece of evidence best supports the claim?

a)

Fossils of flowers that were known to be tropical were found in very cold locations like Antarctica.

b)

Fossils of flowers that were known to be tropical were found in both tropical locations like Australia as well as arctic locations like Antarctica.

c)

Fossils of flowers that were known to be arctic are found in very cold locations like Antarctica.

d)

Fossils of flowers that were known to be arctic are found in both tropical continents like Australia as well as arctic continents like Antarctica.

187.

Students at a middle school collected data to compare and contrast fossils found in rock layers to explain how the Earth is continually changing. A team of four students made observations of the fossil evidence to better understand the changes that have taken place on Earth over time. They then used these observations to provide evidence to support the argument that the Earth's surface has changed over time and continues to change. Which student best explains the evidence that supports the changing of Earth's surface?

a)

Student A

b)

Student B

c)

Student C

d)

Student D

188.

Mike and his friend Chad are working on posters to accurately show how to use fossil evidence to support a claim of how fossils show evidence of the changing surface. Mike has designed poster A and Chad designed poster B. Which poster accurately shows how fossil evidence is used to support the claim?

a)

Poster A and Poster B are both accurate because the map displays the fossils' evidence as supporting that Earth's surface has always been divided into continents.

b)

Poster B is more accurate because the map displays the fossils' evidence as supporting that Earth's surface was once one land mass.

c)

Poster A is more accurate because the maps display the fossils' evidence as supporting that Earth's surface has always been divided into continents.

d)

Poster A and Poster B are both accurate because the maps display the fossils' evidence as supporting that Earth's surface was once one land mass.

189.

Ashley disagrees with her teacher that Earth's surface has changed over the centuries. She says that it is difficult to believe because no one was around during this time to see it with their own eyes, but she can see the 7 continents that make up Earth's surface now. Her classmates try to explain the evidence that can be used to support this theory of continental drifting. Which of the following best supports the theory of continental drifting?

a)

Classmate #1 says that the landmass called Pangaea existed and we know this because all of the continents such as North America and South America fit together like puzzle pieces.

b)

Classmate #2 says that the landmass called Pangaea existed and we know this because fossil evidence found in Africa were only in Africa.

c)

Classmate #3 says that the landmass called Pangaea existed and we know this because fossils of similar animals were discovered on different continents that fit together like puzzle pieces.

d)

Classmate #4 says that the landmass called Pangaea existed and we know this because fossils of similar animals were discovered on different continents that do not fit together like puzzle pieces.

190.

A Texas shoe factory relies heavily on the use of fossil fuels. The owner of the factory wishes to make his company more environmentally friendly by increasing the use of natural resources. However, he is uncertain as to which resources to use. What questions should the owner ask first to determine which alternative resource would be best to use in his factory?

a)

What alternative resources are the cheapest?

b)

How can the use of fossil fuels save his company money?

c)

Which natural resources are most readily available in Texas?

d)

Is nuclear energy too unreliable and unsafe to be used in his factory?

191.

A family is planning to build a new house using this model. What question can be asked to find out how the family will use renewable or nonrenewable resources in their new home?

a)

How does the ground-source heat pump heat and cool the home?

b)

How much heat does the family plan to use each winter?

c)

How does the ground-source heat pump impact the surrounding environment?

d)

How much energy is required to heat a home of this size?

192.

Which of the following is formed at Continent- Continent convergent boundaries?

a)

Volcanic Mountains

b)

Earthquakes

c)

Non-volcanic Mountain Ranges

d)

Both volcanoes and earthquakes

193.

Which of the following is the a picture of a ocean to ocean convergent boundary?

a)
b)
c)
d)

None of those show a ocean to ocean convergent

194.

What formations happen at ocean to ocean subduction zones?

a)

Deep oceanic trenches

b)

Mountain Ranges

c)

Coastal Volcanic Mountains

d)

Both mountains and volcanoes

195.

The cascade mountain range, where Mt. St Helens is formed, was created because of a ...

a)

Subduction zone

b)

Ocean - continent boundary

c)

crust melted and magma formed volcanic mountain ranges

d)

All of those above

196.

At which boundary is crust DESTROYED (when melting in the mantle!)?

a)

Continent- continent Convergent

b)

Transform boundaries

c)

Subduction zones

d)

All convergent boundaries

197.

Which is an example of a plate boundary which has formed the Himalayas Mountain Range (home of Mt. Everest!) ?

a)

Ocean- continent convergent boundary

b)

Ocean- Ocean convergent boundary

c)

Continent - continent Convergent boundary

d)

Transform boundary

198.

Which of the following is the photo which formed JAPAN- a volcanic island arc?

a)
b)
c)
199.

At which plate boundaries does a SUBDUCTION zone occur?

a)

Continent to continent convergent boundary

b)

Ocean- continent convergent boundary

c)

ocean- ocean convergent boundary

d)

Both Ocean-Ocean and Ocean- Cont. Boundaries

e)

Both Ocean- Cont. and Cont- cont. Boundaries

200.

How were the Colorado Rockies Formed?

a)

Continent Continent Convergent COLLISION!

b)

Deep Ocean- Ocean subduction zone

c)

Shallow subduction of ocean under continent plate

201.

Which plate is the SUBDUCTING or sinking plate in a convergent boundary?

a)

The dense oceanic plate

b)

The Thick continental plate

c)

Neither

d)

Both ocean and continental plate can sink.

202.

When the subducting plate sinks into the mantle it heats up and melts. This can form which of the following?

a)

Coastal volcanic mountain arcs like the Cascades (Mt. St. Helens)

b)

Oceanic volcanic island arcs like Japan (Mt. Fuji)

c)

Very tall mountain ranges like the Himalayas (Mt. Everest)

d)

Both Volcanic arcs- continental and oceanic.

203.

Fill in the blank: The oceanic plate is _______ dense than the continental plate so it sinks, or subducts, under the continental plate.

a)

Less

b)

More

c)

Same

204.

At which of the following boundaries is CRUST neither created OR destroyed- it is just reformed?

a)

Ocean- continent boundary

b)

Ocean- ocean continent boundary

c)

Continent- continent boundary

d)

Divergent Boundary

205.

At which of the following plate boundaries is there little to no activity happening (no volcanoes and no large earthquakes)

a)

Ocean-ocean convergent

b)

ocean- cont. convergent

c)

cont- cont convergent

d)

divergent

206.

What formations happen at ocean to ocean subduction zones?

a)

Deep oceanic trenches

b)

Mountain Ranges

c)

Coastal Volcanic Mountains

d)

Both mountains and volcanoes

207.
In the Atlantic ocean, where is the youngest seafloor located?
a)
Towards the edges, near the eastern and western continents
b)
Towards the middle of the ocean
c)
Towards the north and south poles
d)
Young seafloor is located randomly throughout the ocean
208.
True or False: Our continents will eventually become a supercontinent (like Pangaea) again, far in the future
a)
True
b)
False
209.
True or False: The plates will never stop moving
a)
True
b)
False
210.

Process by which new ocean crust forms.

a)

Seafloor spreading

b)

Continental drift

c)

Mid-ocean ridge

d)

Rift

211.
The zone where one plate slides under another is called the
a)
Convergent zone
b)
Subduction zone
c)
Transform zone
d)
Mantle zone
212.
Undersea mountain range.
a)
Rift
b)
Mid-ocean ridge
c)
seafloor spreading
d)
Continental drift
213.
Older crust is found towards the...
a)
Mid-ocean ridge
b)
Deep-ocean trench
c)
Asthenosphere
214.

A(n) _____is an area of many fractured pieces of crust along a large fault.

a)

mid-ocean ridge

b)

subduction zone

c)

fault zone

215.

A(n) _____is an underwater mountain chain.

a)

mid-ocean ridge

b)

subduction zone

c)

fault zone

216.

Scientists have observed that plates move at rates ranging from 1 cm to 12 cm per _______.

a)

century

b)

decade

c)

day

d)

year

217.
What drives tectonic plate movement? 
a)
gravity
b)
coriolis effect
c)
convection currents
d)
the earth's magnetic core
218.
The Great Rift Valley in Africa and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge were both created by this type of plate boundary. 
a)
divergent
b)
convergent
c)
transform
d)
subduction
219.

The thickest layer of Earth

a)

core

b)

mantle

c)

crust

220.

The thinnest layer of Earth

a)

core

b)

mantle

c)

crust

221.
What is the correct order of the physical layers of the geosphere?
a)
lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere, outer core, inner core
b)
inner core, asthenosphere, lithosphere, outer core, mesosphere
c)
mesosphere, lithosphere, asthenosphere, inner core, outer core
d)
outer core, inner core, mesosphere, asthenosphere, lithosphere
222.

The lower boundary of the crust is called the Mohorovicic discontinuity, or __________.

a)

"Moho"

b)

plasticity

c)

oceanic crust

d)

core

223.

How do scientists learn about the physical properties of Earth's different layers?

a)

They ask major political leaders their opinions about scientific research.

b)

They discuss and debate ideas about Earth's layers after looking at the internet.

c)

They study scientific books and magazines about Earth and choose the best idea.

d)

They measure seismic waves and make inferences based on changes in wave speeds.

224.

If magma increases in temperature (get hot) what will happen?

a)

It moves down (sinks)

b)

It moves up (rises)

225.

The Earth's north magnetic pole has NOT always been at its present location.

a)

true

b)

false

226.
Where would the oldest rock be found?
a)
L
b)
M
c)
N
d)
O
227.

A ____________ is a crack in the Earth's surface.

a)

Tsunami

b)

fault

c)

epicenter

d)

seismologist

228.

An ____________ is the location on the Earth's surface above where the earthquake began.

a)

fault

b)

epicenter

c)

tsunami

d)

volcano

229.

The size of earthquakes are measured on the Richter Scale.

a)

True

b)

False

230.

___________________ is the name of a series of waves that is so powerful it can destroy a city.

a)

Thunder Storm

b)

earthquake

c)

volcano

d)

Tsunami

231.

Most Tsunamis are caused by ___________________.

a)

earthquakes

b)

floods

c)

volcanoes

d)

rain

232.

Most Tsunamis occur mostly in the ________________.

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Panama River

d)

Pee Dee River

233.

A tsunami can travel over 1,000 miles.

a)

True

b)

False

234.

A ________________ forms when two of the Earth's plates pull apart.

a)

earthquake

b)

tsunami

c)

volcano

d)

flood

235.

A ___________ is an opening in the Earth's crust where magma erupts to the Earth's surface.

a)

Volcano

b)

canyon

c)

valley

d)

earthquake

236.

Lava is molten ____________ rock once it erupts to the Earth's surface.

a)

cool liquid

b)

warm liquid

c)

frozen liquid

d)

hot liquid

237.

___________________ are formed when lava from a volcano cools.

a)

Metamorphic rock

b)

Sedimentary

rock

c)

Igneous rocks

238.

The 1980 Mount St Helens eruption was the most destructive volcano in __________________.

a)

Japan

b)

Hawaii

c)

US History

239.

Where do most earthquakes and volcanoes happen?

a)

mid-ocean ridges

b)

plate boundaries

c)

in the mantle

d)

rift valley

240.

This is the name for the chain of volcanos around the edge of the Pacific Plate.

a)

March Maddness

b)

Earthquake Alley

c)

Ring of Fire

d)

Circle of Death

241.
Volcanoes are found...
a)
on land
b)
under water
c)
on islands
d)
all of the above
242.

What is the measure of the amount of energy released in an earthquake?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Epicenter

c)

Magnitude

243.

In an earthquake, the point underground where the rocks first begin to move

a)

Epicenter

b)

Normal fault

c)

Focus

d)

Reverse fault

244.
A constructive force is defined as
a)
a natural occurrence that can build up or break down
b)
an earthquake or a volcano
c)
a natural force that builds up and creates new land
d)
a destructive force that has been controlled
245.

The hot spot volcanoes that are the Hawaiian Islands formed through _____________ processes of repeated lava outflows building up layer upon layer until an entire island resulted.

a)

destructive

b)

constructive

246.

Can a process that alters the Earth’s surface be both destructive and constructive, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

a)

True

b)

False

247.

In the Pacific Ocean, a hot spot slowly releases magma. Over time, this lava stacks and cools on top of each other to create a volcanic island. As the tectonic plate moves over the hot spot, the hot spot is able to produce more magma, which then will stack and cool to make another island. This process will repeat over and over again. Does this scenario describe constructive forces, destructive forces, or both?

a)

Constructive: The hot spot helps create a new island, which builds up the earth's crust

b)

Both: The hot spot creates a volcanic island, but that volcano will erupt and destroy everything around it

c)

Both: The hot spot creates a volcanic island, but destroys other islands in the process

d)

Destructive: The hot spot burns a hole through the plate above it, which destroys the crust.

248.

Over long periods of time, one plate slips underneath another plate, which created a trench. As the one plates slips deeper into the mantle, it begins to melt. Does this scenario describe constructive forces, destructive forces, or both?

a)

Destructive: When seafloor spreading occurs, part of the ocean floor is destroyed.

b)

Constructive: When subduction occurs, new crust can be made.

c)

Both: Seafloor spreading occurs, where old crust is destroyed and new crust is created.

d)

Destructive: When subduction occurs, the bottom plate melts, which destroys the crust.

249.

In the Pacific Ocean, two oceanic plates transform. Energy is released from the plates, causing a massive underwater earthquake. This eventually causes a huge wave to form, which traveled to Japan. When the waves got to Japan, they destroyed everything they touched. Does this scenario describe constructive forces, destructive forces, or both?

a)

Destructive: The underwater earthquake caused the ocean crust to shift and change and the waves destroyed everything in their path

b)

Constructive: The underwater earthquake caused the ocean crust to shift and change and the waves destroyed everything in their path

c)

Destructive: The earthquake caused a tornado that destroyed the coast of Japan

d)

None of the above

250.

After a storm, a giant vortex of wind forms overhead. Eventually, the funnel of wind touches down on the ground. The funnel picks up things like man-made objects and rocks and throws them around, dropping them in new locations. The funnel digs a hole into the ground as it moves through the area as well. Eventually, the funnel dies down and the storm ends. Does this scenario describe constructive forces, destructive forces, or both?

a)

Destructive: The tornado causes weathering to occur when it digs a hole into the crust and erosion to occur when it moves rocks around

b)

Destructive: This describes a tsunami, which causes erosion to occur as it picks up rocks and sediments and moves it somewhere else

c)

Both: The tornado causes erosion by moving the sediments around, which is constructive, and weathering occurs as it breaks down the crust, which is destructive

d)

Constructive: A tornado causes deposition to occur when it picks up the man-made objects and rocks and moves them somewhere else

251.

In Alaska, two continental plates meet each other at a transform boundary. At this plate boundary, plates strike and slip past one another. As this happens, energy is built up between the plates. Eventually, the energy is released in the form of seismic waves, which can sometimes crack the crust nearby. Does this scenario describe constructive forces, destructive forces, or both?

a)

Constructive: An earthquake causes the crust to move upwards and build up the earth

b)

Destructive: An earthquake occurs, so the crust to crack and shift, which destroys the crust

c)

Both: A tsunami causes the crust to shake, but nothing is created or destroyed

d)

Destructive: An earthquake and a tsunami will occur, which means that the crust will crack and shift, and the tsunami wave will cause erosion to occur

252.

Two continental plates move towards one another and collide. Over long periods of time, the plates continue to push against one another. Does this scenario describe constructive forces, destructive forces, or both?

a)

Destructive: When two continental plates collide, a rift valley is made, which destroys part of the earth's crust.

b)

Constructive: When two continental plates collide, a volcano is formed, which can eventually erupt and make new land

c)

Both: When two continental plates collide, a volcanic mountain is made, which can erupt and destroy the area around it, but can also create new land

d)

Constructive: When two continental plates collide, a mountain is created, which builds up the earth

253.

When two oceanic plates move towards one another, they do not collide, but one slips underneath the other. When this happens, the bottom plate melts into magma. Over time, that magma rises, cools, and stacks. When this happens, a chain of volcanic islands can be created. Does this scenario describe constructive forces, destructive forces, or both?

a)

Destructive: Subduction causes the plates to melt into magma and the magma melts everything around it

b)

Both: Subduction melts the plates and destroys it, but then the magma rises and cools to create island arcs

c)

Both: Subduction melts the plates and destroys it, but the magma rises from a hot spot to create islands

d)

Constructive: Magma cools to create volcanic islands

254.

What is weather?

a)

The amount of moisture in the air

b)

The number of clouds in the sky

c)

The speed of the wind

d)

The state of the atmosphere at any particular time.

255.

Why is the temperature lower at night than during the day?

a)

There are more clouds at night to block the sun's rays

b)

Winds blow harder at night

c)

The temperature depends on energy from the sun

d)

There is less water in the air at night

256.

Which of the following devices measures air pressure?

a)
b)
c)
d)
257.

If it's a hot day outside, what can you conclude?

a)

There are a lot of clouds in the sky

b)

The air can hold a lot of moisture

c)

The wind is blowing extremely fast

d)

The air can hold very little moisture

258.

Why can't you see the water vapor in the air?

a)

It exists as a clear, colorless gas

b)

It's all been condensed

c)

There is very little of it

d)

It's all far away, in the upper atmosphere

259.

What is the difference between absolute humidity and relative humidity?

a)

Absolute humidity represents how much water the air actually holds; relative humidity is how much water the air can hold

b)

Relative humidity makes the air sticky; absolute humidity makes the air dry

c)

Absolute humidity is how much water the air can hold; relative humidity represents how much water the air actually holds

d)

Absolute humidity is expressed as a percentage; relative humidity is expressed as a whole number

260.

Why does it tend to be cool at the Earth's poles?

a)

They are farthest from the sun

b)

They have high absolute humidity

c)

They have the worst weather

d)

Sunlight strikes them at extreme angles

261.

What are the characteristics of a high-pressure system?

a)

Wind and rain

b)

Humidity and thunder

c)

Extremely hot temperatures

d)

Clear skies and sun

262.

If the air is only holding one-third as much moisture as it can possibly hold, what is the relative humidity?

a)

25 percent

b)

50 percent

c)

33 percent

d)

67 percent

263.

What will happen if the relative humidity is 100 percent, and the temperature begins falling?

a)

It will start to rain

b)

The air will be sticky and uncomfortable

c)

The temperature will rise

d)

The barometric pressure will rise

264.
Which system results in drier, fairer weather?
a)
high pressure
b)
low pressure
c)
hurricane
d)
weather system
265.
Which system results in rainy or stormy weather?
a)
high pressure
b)
low pressure
c)
hurricane
d)
weather system
266.
When there is a difference in air pressure, air moves from...
a)
Areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
b)
It depends on the temperature of the air
c)
From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
d)
It could move either way
267.
Which most likely produces clear, cool weather?
a)
zero air pressure
b)
stable air pressure
c)
a low pressure system
d)
a high pressure system
268.
Air travels
a)
from high pressure to low pressure
b)
from low pressure to high pressue
269.
A city is experiencing a high pressure system. What else are they most likely experiencing?
a)
Cloudy skies
b)
Storms
c)
Very hot temperatures
d)
Clear skies
270.
A front is
a)
where warm air is cooling at earth's surface
b)
a line where hot and cold air are separating
c)
a line where two different air masses meet
d)
where cold air is rising and forming rain clouds
271.
Which most likely produces clear, cool weather?
a)
zero air pressure
b)
stable air pressure
c)
a low pressure system
d)
a high pressure system
272.
_____________ air is more dense and tends to sink
a)
cold
b)
warm
c)
moist
d)
dry
273.
Which type of front is pictured?
a)
Cold front
b)
Warm front
c)
Occluded front
d)
Stationary front
274.
What type of storm front is this? 
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
275.
What does symbol # 3 mean?
a)
stationary front
b)
occluded front
c)
warm front
d)
cold front
276.
Which type of front is pictured?
a)
Cold front
b)
Warm front
c)
Occluded front
d)
Stationary front
277.
What symbol is this?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
278.
When a cold front is approaching, what happens?
a)
warm air is pushing under cold air causing humid weather and lower temperatures
b)
warm air is pushing under cold air causing humid weather and higher temperatures
c)
warm air rises, cools, and causes rain and thunderstorms
d)
cold air is pushed over warm air causing rain and thunderstorms
279.
The symbol on a weather map for a cold front is what?
a)
a line with triangles on it
b)
a line with semi-circles on it
c)
a line with squares on it
d)
a line with circles on it
280.
Which type of front is near Seattle?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
281.
Which front is located near San Diego?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
282.
Which type of front is located near Boston?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
283.
What direction is the cold front moving on the map? 
a)
Southwest
b)
Northwest
c)
Southeast
d)
Northeast
284.
_____________ air is more dense and tends to sink
a)
cold
b)
warm
c)
moist
d)
dry
285.
Which front leads to steady rain for several days?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
286.
The symbol on a weather map for a cold front is what?
a)
a line with triangles on it
b)
a line with semi-circles on it
c)
a line with squares on it
d)
a line with circles on it
287.
Which type of front is near Seattle?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
288.
Which front is located near San Diego?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
289.
Which type of front is located near Boston?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
290.
What direction is the warm front moving on the map? 
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
291.
What direction is the cold front moving on the map? 
a)
Southwest
b)
Northwest
c)
Southeast
d)
Northeast
292.
Which type of front is pictured?
a)
Cold front
b)
Warm front
c)
Occluded front
d)
Stationary front
293.
Which type of front is pictured?
a)
Cold front
b)
Warm front
c)
Occluded front
d)
Stationary front
294.
Which type of front is pictured?
a)
Cold front
b)
Warm front
c)
Occluded front
d)
Stationary front
295.

Which one shows a warm front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
296.
Which front leads to steady rain for several days?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
297.
Air masses are named for ______.
a)
the type of air they contain 
b)
animals
c)
 people
d)
 where they form 
298.
A cold front usually brings what kind of weather?
a)
snow  
b)
sunny and fair
c)
heavy rain and/or thunderstorms 
d)
 cool and dry 
299.
What is an air mass?
a)
a place where weather always changes in an extreme way
b)
a large body of air with the same temperature and moisture
c)
any cloud that produces rain, sleet, snow or hail
d)
any kind of air, as long as it is always wet and freezing
300.
What is the purpose of a barometer?
a)
Tells you that it is going to rain.
b)
Measures the amount of wind.
c)
Measusres the amount of clouds in the sky.
d)
It measure the amount of pressure in the air.
301.
Which weather tool measures wind?
a)
anemometer
b)
therometer
c)
wind vane
d)
barometer
302.
Ryan is working on his Science Fair project. He plans to measure the amount of rainfall that has fallen in his neighborhood over the past two weeks. What instrument should he use?
a)
Rain gauge
b)
Wind Vane
c)
Barometer
d)
Thermometer 
303.
The weather forecast tomorrow says there will be a 15 mph wind, a high temperature of 52 degrees and a pressure of 720 mb. What three instruments will a meteorologist use to make this prediction?
a)
anemometer, barometer, thermometer
b)
barometer, hygrometer, thermometer
c)
thermometer, satellite image, hygrometer
d)
anemometer, satellite image, barometer
304.
Which tool measures humidity or the amount of moisture in the air?
a)
wind vane
b)
barometer
c)
anemometer
d)
hydrometer
305.
What does this symbol indicate on a weather map? 
a)
High pressure system
b)
Low pressure system
c)
Cold front
d)
Warm front
306.
What kind of pressure predicts clear weather?
a)
high
b)
low
c)
cold
d)
stationary
307.
What would you expect from a Continental Polar air mass? 
a)
moist, warm air
b)
dry, cold air
c)
dry, warm air
308.
What would you expect from a Maritime Tropical air mass? 
a)
dry, warm air
b)
moist, cold air
c)
moist, warm air
309.
Wind doesn't move in a straight line because of the Coriolis Effect. What causes this?
a)
The Earth's rotation
b)
The Earth's revolution
c)
The gravitational pull of the moon
d)
The gravitational pull of the Sun
310.

Why do coastal regions have warmer winters and cooler summers that regions inland?

a)

There is more direct sunlight near the coast.

b)

Mountain ranges usually form along coasts.

c)

The motion of the waves creates wind.

d)

Oceans warm up and cool down slowly

311.
A cold front is heading towards Dallas. When the front is over the city, they should expect
a)
Warm air
b)
Gentle storms
c)
Thunder and lightening
d)
Long lasting storms
312.
The Canary Current, is a surface current. What causes it?
a)
wind
b)
differences in denstiy
c)
differences in salintiy
d)
differences in temperature
313.
What type of air mass will have dry, warm air?
a)
mP
b)
mT
c)
cP
d)
cT
314.

What latitude will have the highest angle of insolation?

a)

90 N

b)

0 (Equator)

c)

15 S

d)

15 N

315.

Which sentence describes climate?

a)

The temperature yesterday was 42 F

b)

The sky was full of clouds before the storm.

c)

Winters in Canada are cold.

d)

The wind speed was 15 mph.

316.

Which human activity has caused climate change?

a)

Industry

b)

Transportation

c)

Farming

d)

Electricity

e)

All of these

317.

Compared to the base of a mountain, the peak will have...

a)

warmer temperatures and denser air

b)

warmer temperatures and less dense air

c)

colder temperature and denser air

d)

colder temperatures and less dense air

318.

During a day at the beach, which statement is true

a)

The water will heat up faster than the sand

b)

The sand will heat up faster than the water

319.
An air mass forms over the Gulf of Mexico and moves northeast across Georgia. What weather conditions are likely to prevail in Georgia?
a)
cool and dry
b)
cool and humid
c)
warm and dry
d)
warm and humid
320.
Which is the warmest climate zone?
a)
Arctic Zone
b)
Temperate Zone
c)
Tropical Zone
d)
Intermediate Zone
321.
Cold air masses that form at high latitudes are called
a)
polar air masses.
b)
continental air masses.
c)
warm air masses.
d)
maritime air masses.
322.
In some years there are more hurricanes than usual. This is probably because
a)
the ocean is warmer than usual.
b)
the ozone layer is very thin.
c)
there are more windy days than usual.
d)
the gravitational pull of the Moon is stronger.
323.
At the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot, sunny day, a person often feels a strong breeze coming in from the ocean. Which of the following is the reason for the breeze?
a)
The pounding waves generate air currents.
b)
The warm air over the ocean rushes in to replace the cool air that rises over the land.
c)
The heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land.
d)
There are no clouds to block the wind coming in from the ocean.
324.
Most water vapor in the atmosphere comes from 
a)
evaporation from oceans.
b)
evaporation from soil.
c)
transpiration from plants.
d)
the burning of fossil fuels. 
325.
Which of the following is typical of a tropical climate?
a)
cold, dry air
b)
cool, moist air
c)
hot, dry air
d)
warm, moist air
326.
Yvette was looking at a map that showed where hurricanes had formed. She noticed that more hurricanes formed over tropical oceans than over colder ocean areas. Which of these BEST explains why more hurricanes form over tropical oceans than cold oceans?
a)
Air has less moisture over tropical oceans than over cold oceans.
b)
Air has more moisture over tropical oceans than over cold oceans.
c)
Water has more waves in tropical oceans than in colder oceans.
d)
Water has fewer currents in tropical oceans than in colder oceans.
327.
El Niño is an ocean current that is warmer than normal and recurs every few years in the Pacific Ocean. What effect would warmer waters have on weather along the Pacific Coast of the United States?
a)
The wind speeds over water would decrease.
b)
The air temperatures over land would decrease.
c)
Less water would evaporate into the atmosphere and cause a drought.
d)
More water would evaporate into the atmosphere and lead to more rain.
328.
While visiting the beach during summer vacation, a sea breeze keeps you cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day. Which BEST explains why this happens?
a)
warm air rising over land allows cooler air from the ocean to blow inland
b)
cool air rising over land allows warm air from the ocean to blow inland
c)
there are similarities in temperature between the land and the water
d)
a storm is approaching
329.
At the beach, the water and sand are not absorbing and losing heat equally. Which is MOST LIKELY to occur?
a)
rain
b)
snow
c)
wind
d)
humidity
330.
Which event will occur next in this series of meteorological events at an oceanfront town?
1. Bright, sunny day
2. Night falls
3.Land and ocean begin to lose stored heat fro the sun
4. One (land or ocean) first reaches a temperature that is equal to the one of its surrounding
5. High pressure front moves in over the land
a)
cool land breeze
b)
cool sea breeze
c)
warm land breeze
d)
warm sea breeze
331.
Warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles is one reason for which event?
a)
hurricanes 
b)
Coriolis force
c)
earth's rotation
d)
convection currents
332.
Which of these BEST explains the reason that thunderstorms are likely to form on a hot day?
a)
Warm, humid air rises quickly and then cools.
b)
As air slowly rises it loses humidity and cause rain.
c)
The air is usually calm and allows the clouds to form.
d)
The air rises quickly and form low-level cloud layers. 
333.
What causes winds to form on Earth?
a)
solar energy
b)
ocean currents
c)
elevation differences
d)
uneven heating of the Earth by the sun
334.
A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?
a)
Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.
b)
Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.
c)
Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.
d)
Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.
335.
Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?
a)
The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.
b)
The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.
c)
 The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.
d)
The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.
336.
Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate?
a)
A blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii’s tallest mountain peaks.
b)
A high temperature of 37.8°C was recorded earlier today in Hawaii.
c)
The mountains were shaded by cumulus clouds on a Tuesday afternoon.
d)
The coolest months are February and March.
337.
Two major factors used to identify climate are?
a)
longitude and latitude
b)
temperature and precipitation
c)
lattitude and temperature
d)
layers in the atmosphere
338.
Weather refers to the conditions of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular ____________. 
a)
 Location
b)
Time
c)
Place
d)
 Time and Place
339.
Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.
a)
Occluded Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Warm Front
340.
Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.
a)
Occluded Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Warm Front
341.
Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.
a)
Occluded Front 
b)
Cold Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Warm Front
342.
Located at the leading edge of a temperature drop off. Bring heavy thunderstorms, rain, and hail. Cool, fair weather is likely to follow.  
a)
Warm Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Occluded Front
d)
Stationary Front 
343.
Located at the leading edge of a warm air mass. Brings gentle rain or light snow, followed by warmer, milder weather.  
a)
Warm Front
b)
Cold Front 
c)
Occluded Front 
d)
Stationary Front 
344.
Find the IV:  You experiment to find out if you can blow bigger bubbles when it is hot outside or when it is cold outside.
a)
bubble blowing technique
b)
Type of bubble juice
c)
Size of bubbles
d)
Temperature
345.
Find the DV:  You experiment to find out if you can blow bigger bubbles when it is hot outside or when it is cold outside.
a)
bubble blowing technique
b)
Type of bubble juice
c)
Size of bubbles
d)
Temperature
346.
________is the instrument used to measure air pressure.
a)
barometer
b)
thermometer
c)
mercury
d)
watch
347.
Low pressure will usually bring what kind of weather?
a)
Sunny
b)
Calm
c)
Stormy
348.
Pressure is the effect of
a)
the weight of all the air above pressing down
b)
water vapor in the atmosphere
c)
greenhouse gases
d)
solar radiation
349.
Based on the information in the table, in which city will it most likely rain?
a)
City W
b)
City X
c)
 City Y
d)
City Z
350.
Which weather condition will most likely occur when the atmospheric pressure in an area begins falling?
a)
dry
b)
cold
c)
rainy
d)
sunny
351.
Which kind of weather change will occur with an increase in air pressure?
a)
cooler and dryer
b)
colder and rainier
c)
hotter and stormier
d)
warmer and moister
352.
_______ pressure systems are characterized by fair weather.
a)
High
b)
Low
353.
On a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a high-pressure system will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area?
a)
stormy
b)
sunny
c)
snowy
d)
hot
354.
Michael observes the air pressure daily. Over the last couple of days the air pressure has been dropping. What weather will Michael most likely observe as a result?
a)
increasingly clear skies and more wind
b)
increasingly clear skies and dry weather
c)
increasingly cloudy skies and possible storms
355.
Which is the best indicator that precipitation is on the way?
a)
low pressure
b)
low humidity
c)
low temperature
356.
This instrument measures air pressure
a)
thermometer
b)
anemometer
c)
barometer
d)
wind vane
357.
What type of air pressure is present?
a)
High 
b)
Low
358.
What type of air pressure is present?
a)
High 
b)
Low
359.

Air is made up of atoms and molecules.

a)

True

b)

False

360.

Air has no weight.

a)

True

b)

False

361.

Air is made up of a mixture of many different kinds of gases.

a)

True

b)

False

362.

Gases are invisible

a)

True

b)

False

363.

Which box below shows a more dense object?

a)

Left

b)

Right

364.

Define Density

a)

The weight of a column of air pushing down on an area

b)

The Amount of Mass in a given volume

c)

The force pushing on an area

d)

The distance above sea level

365.

Define Pressure

a)

The weight of a column of air pushing down on an area

b)

The Amount of Mass in a given volume

c)

The force pushing on an area

d)

The distance above sea level

366.

Define Altitude

a)

The weight of a column of air pushing down on an area

b)

The Amount of Mass in a given volume

c)

The force pushing on an area

d)

The distance above sea level

367.

Define Air Pressure

a)

The weight of a column of air pushing down on an area

b)

The Amount of Mass in a given volume

c)

The force pushing on an area

d)

The distance above sea level

368.

Air pressure is measured with a

a)

thermometer

b)

hot-air balloon

c)

satellite

d)

barometer

369.

As I walk up Mt Everest, the density of air...

a)

decreases

b)

increases

370.
What does the air consist of?
a)
molecules
b)
helium
c)
density
d)
weather
371.
What direction do the molecules go in the air?
a)
everywhere
b)
no where
c)
there are no molecules
d)
downward
372.
What is another word for altitude?
a)
elevation
b)
barometer
c)
circumference
d)
weight
373.
As you climb up a mountain what happens to the air pressure?
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
stays the same
374.
What happens to the oxygen molecules as altitude increases?
a)
fewer molecules
b)
more molecules
c)
same amount of molecules
d)
nothing happens to the molecules
375.
Winds are caused by differences in
a)
precipitation
b)
humidity
c)
air pressure
d)
turbulence
376.
Global winds generally
a)
are unpredictable
b)
change directions day to day
c)
blow from specific directions over long distances
377.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms over the ocean?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
378.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms near the poles?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Warm
d)
Cold
379.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms over near the equator?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
380.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
381.
Describe an arctic air mass.
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
382.
Describe a tropical air mass.
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
383.
What types of air masses form over oceans?
a)
Maritime
b)
Continental
c)
Polar
d)
Tropical
384.
What types of air masses form over land?
a)
Maritime
b)
Continental
c)
Polar
d)
Tropical
385.
What types of air masses would be colder?
a)
Maritime
b)
Continental
c)
Polar
d)
Tropical
386.
What types of air masses would be warmer?
a)
Maritime
b)
Continental
c)
Polar
d)
Tropical
387.
How do we name air masses?
a)
Water and temperature
b)
Air pressure
c)
Humidity and temperature
d)
Cold and warm
388.
What's the humidity and temperature of a continental tropical air mass?
a)
Wet and cold
b)
Dry and warm
c)
Wet and warm
d)
Dry and cold
389.
What's the humidity and temperature of a maritime tropical air mass?
a)
Wet and cold
b)
Dry and warm
c)
Wet and warm
d)
Dry and cold
390.
A wet and cold air mass would be a...
a)
Maritime polar
b)
Continental polar
c)
Maritime tropical
d)
Continental tropical
391.
A dry and cold air mass would be...
a)
Maritime polar
b)
Continental polar
c)
Maritime tropical
d)
Continental tropical
392.
Which type of air would you find at air mass A?
a)
cold, dry
b)
warm, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
cold, humid
393.
Which type of air would you find at air mass B?
a)
cold, dry
b)
warm, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
cold, humid
394.
Which type of air would you find at air mass C?
a)
cold, dry
b)
warm, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
cold, humid
395.
Which type of air would you find at air mass D?
a)
cold, dry
b)
warm, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
cold, humid
396.
Where would you find a tropical maritime air mass?
a)
over the ocean, near the equator
b)
over the ocean, near the poles
c)
over a continent, near the equator
d)
over a continent, near the poles
397.
Which abbreviation of an air mass can be identified as dry and hot?
a)
cP
b)
mP
c)
cT
d)
mT
398.
Which abbreviation of an air mass can be identified as cold and moist?
a)
cP
b)
mP
c)
cT
d)
mT
399.

What type of air mass is found over CHICAGO?

a)

Maritime Polar

b)

Maritime Tropical

c)

Continental Polar

d)

Continental Tropical

400.

What type of air mass is found over the UNITED KINGDOM?

a)

Maritime Polar

b)

Maritime Tropical

c)

Continental Polar

d)

Continental Tropical

401.

What type of air mass is found over PUERTO RICO?

a)

Maritime Polar

b)

Maritime Tropical

c)

Continental Polar

d)

Continental Tropical

402.

What type of air mass is found over EGYPT?

a)

Maritime Polar

b)

Maritime Tropical

c)

Continental Polar

d)

Continental Tropical

403.

Which type of air mass is HOT and DRY?

a)

Maritime Polar

b)

Maritime Tropical

c)

Continental Polar

d)

Continental Tropical

404.

Which type of air mass is HOT and HUMID?

a)

Maritime Polar

b)

Maritime Tropical

c)

Continental Polar

d)

Continental Tropical

405.

The amount of water vapor in the air is known as ___.

a)

dew point

b)

humidty

c)

relative humidity

d)

rain

406.

Which will hold more water, warm air or cold air?

a)

Warm Air

b)

Cold AIr

407.

The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere compared to the maximum amount it could hold is known as...

a)

Saturation

b)

Vaporicity

c)

Absolute Humidity

d)

Relative Humidity

408.
The warmer the air the __________ water vapor it can hold.
a)
less
b)
more
409.
Which cylinder represents the warmest air?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
410.
Which cylinder represents the highest relative humidity? 
a)
1
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
411.

What does high absolute humidity mean?

a)

It is cold.

b)

It is hot.

c)

There is a little water vapor in the air.

d)

There is a lot of water vapor in the air.

412.

Which type of air has more kinetic energy?

a)

Warm air

b)

Cold air

413.

In the sponge lab, which sponge was used to represent warm air?

a)

Large Sponge

b)

Medium Sponge

c)

Small Sponge

414.

If you were to take a sponge with water in it and squeeze it, this could be used to model which process in nature?

a)

Air cooling down and creating water droplets

b)

Air warming up and causing rain

c)

Air filling up with more water from evaporation

415.

Which type of air has more space for water molecules to be held?

a)

Warm air

b)

Cold Air

c)

Cool Air

416.

Is the air typically colder at the top or bottom of a mountain?

a)

Bottom

b)

Top

417.

If the air temperature cools, but the TOTAL amount of water vapor in the air stays the same, what will happen to the RELATIVE humidity?

a)

relative humidity will decrease

b)

relative humidity will increase

c)

relative humidity will stay the same

418.

If the air temperature gets warmer, but the TOTAL amount of water vapor in the air stays the same, what will happen to the RELATIVE humidity?

a)

relative humidity will decrease

b)

relative humidity will increase

c)

relative humidity will stay the same

419.

What is climate?

a)

What's going on with the atmosphere at any particular time

b)

The type of weather that occurs during a particular season

c)

An area's pattern of weather over a long period of time

d)

How much sunshine an area gets

420.

If the air temperature stays the same, but the TOTAL amount of water vapor in the air increases, what will happen to the RELATIVE humidity?

a)

relative humidity will decrease

b)

relative humidity will increase

c)

relative humidity will stay the same

421.

How does water vapor get into the air?

a)

Condensation from clouds

b)

Evaporation from the ocean and lakes

c)

Precipitation from clouds

d)

People putting it there

422.

The dew point is the temperature that water vapor in the air starts to condense to form water droplets. How does the absolute humidity (total water in the air) affect the dew point?

a)

When the absolute humidity is higher, the dew point is higher

b)

When the absolute humidity is lower, the dew point is higher

c)

The absolute humidity has no affect on the dew point

423.

It is summertime and the air is holding lots of water. All of sudden, the temperature drops rapidly. What is likely to happen?

a)

It is likely to rain, because cold air cannot hold as much water

b)

It is likely to become sunny, because cool air has less clouds

424.

What are clouds made of?

a)

Water droplets

b)

Water vapor

c)

Dust

d)

Air

425.

Which of these scenarios is most likely to create clouds? Choose two

a)

Evaporation puts more water vapor in the air

b)

The air temperature increases with no increase in water vapor in the air

c)

The air temperature decreases with no increase in water vapor in the air

d)

The rate of evaporation slows down, putting less water vapor in the air

426.

Humidity describes water in which state of matter?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

All three

427.

Which location likely has the highest average humidity?

a)
b)
c)
d)
428.

Water molecules that move faster are more likely to:

a)

Evaporate

b)

Condense

c)

Precipitate

d)

Reach equilibrium

429.

The air generally becomes drier when:

a)

Evaporation is greater than condensation

b)

Condensation is greater than evaporation

c)

Evaporation and condensation are equal

d)

Evaporation and condensation stop

430.

In order to stay at equilibrium, an environment would have to be:

a)

Hot

b)

Humid

c)

Wet

d)

Sealed

431.

Summer days tend to be more humid than spring days mainly due to:

a)

Lower air pressure

b)

Warmer temperatures

c)

Stronger winds

d)

Less rainfall

432.

Relative humidity compares the amount of water vapor in the air to:

a)

The dew point

b)

The air temperature

c)

The maximum potential amount

d)

The total volume of liquid water in the area

433.

There are 15 water molecules in the air, and the relative humidity is 75 percent. The maximum potential number of water molecules is:

a)

15

b)

20

c)

25

d)

30

434.

What must be true if dew forms on grass?

a)

The sun is about to set

b)

The grass is wet from precipitation

c)

More water is evaporating than condensing

d)

The temperature near the grass is below the dew point

435.

Why do hot, humid days feel so uncomfortable?

a)

The air has very little moisture

b)

Our bodies produce less sweat

c)

Sweat evaporates more slowly

d)

Humid air does not carry a breeze

436.

How many major climate types are there, worldwide?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

437.

Why are tropical climates so hot?

a)

Because there is very little rain

b)

Because they receive more direct sunlight than other areas

c)

Because there is not much vegetation in tropical areas

d)

Because there are more hours of daylight in tropical areas than in any other area

438.

What can you infer about arid climates from their name?

a)

They receive very little rainfall

b)

They receive very little direct sunlight

c)

Their temperature varies with the seasons

d)

Humans cannot live there

439.

How is the Gobi Desert different from the Sahara Desert?

a)

The Gobi receives more than 25 cm of rainfall per year; the Sahara doesn't

b)

The Gobi Desert is very hot; the Sahara is fairly cold

c)

The Gobi Desert is fairly cold; the Sahara is very hot

d)

The Sahara receives more than 25 cm of rainfall per year; the Gobi doesn't

440.

Which of the following is a true statement about temperate climates?

a)

They often have very cold winters

b)

They often have very warm summers

c)

They often receive less than 25 cm of rainfall per year

d)

They are usually completely uninhabited

441.

How are continental climates different from temperate climates?

a)

They receive less rainfall

b)

They have hotter summers

c)

They have colder winters

d)

They are located closer to the equator

442.

What kind of climate would you find in New England (northeast US)?

a)

Continental

b)

Temperate

c)

Polar

d)

Subarctic

443.

If you wanted to live in a temperate climate, where could you move?

a)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

b)

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

c)

Montreal, PQ, Canada

d)

Los Angeles, California

444.

What is climate?

a)

the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place

b)

cloud cover and temperature

c)

precipitation and humidity at a given time and place

d)

weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

445.

Climate is affected by many factors including:

a)

latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water

b)

tides and currents

c)

wind

d)

snow and sleet

446.

Which two factors determine the climate in a particular region?

a)

temperature and latitude

b)

precipitation and humidity

c)

temperature and precipitation

d)

humidity and air pressure

447.

At which latitude would you expect to find the warmest air temperatures?

a)

23.5° S

b)

0°

c)

66.5°N

d)

66.5°S

448.

At which latitude would you expect to find the coldest air temperatures?

a)

66.5°N

b)

0°

c)

23.5° S

d)

23.5°N

449.

These areas is located between 66.5°N and the North Pole and 66.5°S and the South Pole. It has low temperatures and very little precipitation.

a)

Polar Climate Zones

b)

Temperate Climate Zones

c)

Tropical Climate Zones

d)

The Arctic Climate Zones

450.

What is elevation?

a)

the depth of the ocean

b)

the height of the atmosphere

c)

the depth of a lake

d)

the height above sea level

451.

What is the temperature and humidity of a mountain region?

a)

very warm in summer and cooler in other seasons with high humidity

b)

Low temperatures due to altitude, humidity is lower the higher you go

c)

very hot temperatures during the day and cold at night, little to no humidity

d)

very cold year round, high humidity

452.

The areas located between 23.5°N and 66.5°N and 23.5°S and 66.5°S. These zones have hot summers and cold winters and usually have four seasons.

a)

Polar Climate Zones

b)

Temperate Climate Zones

c)

Tropical Climate Zones

d)

Oceanic Climate Zones

453.

What are the three main climate zones?

a)

tropical, thermal, polar

b)

tropical, temperate, polar

c)

cold, super hot, blah

d)

polar, tropical, humid

454.

What climate zone is located near the equator where the sun is directly overhead all year?

a)

polar

b)

tropical

c)

desert

d)

temperate

455.

Which factor does NOT affect the kind of climate an area has?

a)

distance from the equator (latitude)

b)

elevation

c)

proximity to bodies of water

d)

wind direction

456.

These areas are located between 23.5°N and 23.5°S of the equator. These zones receive direct sun rays, have higher temperatures, and lots of rain.

a)

Polar Climate Zones

b)

Temperate Climate Zones

c)

Tropical Climate Zones

d)

Oceanic Climate Zones

457.

The climate of a particular region is NOT affected by:

a)

latitude

b)

minerals

c)

nearby water

d)

elevation

458.

Which city would you expect to have the overall colder climate?

a)

Atlanta, Georgia (elevation of 1,050 feet)

b)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana (elevation of 56 feet)

c)

Chicago, Illinois (elevation of 579 feet)

d)

Steamboat Springs, Colorado (6, 732 feet)

459.
The biggest factor in determining climate is?
a)
elevation
b)
an ocean
c)
latitude
d)
mountain
460.
What is the climate of the top of a mountain like as compared to the bottom of the mountain?
a)
warmer
b)
cooler
c)
drier
d)
wetter
461.
Which sentence best describes the relationship between elevation and air temperatures?
a)
 LOWER elevation = COLDER temperatures
b)
HIGHER elevation = COLDER temperatures
c)
HIGHER elevations = WARMER temperatures
d)
There is no relationship
462.

Areas closer to the equator receive more direct energy from the Sun and have warmer temperatures.

a)

True

b)

False

463.

The higher the elevation of an area, the _______ the climate.

a)

warmer

b)

cooler

464.

Most of the United States is in Earth's ___________ climate zone.

a)

polar

b)

tropical

c)

temperate

d)

subtropical

465.

What type of front is shown?

a)

Warm Front

b)

Cold Front

c)

Occluded Front

d)

Stationary Front

466.

What type of front is shown?

a)

Warm Front

b)

Cold Front

c)

Occluded Front

d)

Stationary Front

467.

How does the air in this type of front move?

a)

Warm air slowly moves over cold air

b)

Warm air rapidly moves up when meeting cold air

c)

Warm air is trapped between two colder air masses

d)

Warm air meets cold air and cannot move

468.

How does the air in this type of front move?

a)

Warm air slowly moves over cold air

b)

Warm air rapidly moves up when meeting cold air

c)

Warm air is trapped between two colder air masses

d)

Warm air meets cold air and cannot move

469.

How does the air in this type of front move?

a)

Warm air slowly moves over cold air

b)

Warm air rapidly moves up when meeting cold air

c)

Warm air is trapped between two colder air masses

d)

Warm air meets cold air and cannot move

470.

How does the air in this type of front move?

a)

Warm air slowly moves over cold air

b)

Warm air rapidly moves up when meeting cold air

c)

Warm air is trapped between two colder air masses

d)

Warm air meets cold air and cannot move

471.

What type of weather does this front bring?

a)

Cloudiness and light precipitation; warm and mild weather follows

b)

Thunderstorms can occur; cool, fair weather follows

c)

Many days of clouds and precipitation

d)

Temperature drops; strong winds and heavy precipitation

472.

What type of weather does this front bring?

a)

Cloudiness and light precipitation; warm and mild weather follows

b)

Thunderstorms can occur; cool, fair weather follows

c)

Many days of clouds and precipitation

d)

Temperature drops; strong winds and heavy precipitation

473.

What type of weather does this front bring?

a)

Cloudiness and light precipitation; warm and mild weather follows

b)

Thunderstorms can occur; cool, fair weather follows

c)

Many days of clouds and precipitation

d)

Temperature drops; strong winds and heavy precipitation

474.

What type of weather does this front bring?

a)

Cloudiness and light precipitation; warm and mild weather follows

b)

Thunderstorms can occur; cool, fair weather follows

c)

Many days of clouds and precipitation

d)

Temperature drops; strong winds and heavy precipitation

475.
What type of weather would you expect to see after a warm front has passed through an area?
a)
cool and clear skies
b)
warm and humid
c)
thunderstorms
d)
foggy
476.
A cold, dry air mass would be called - 
a)
continental tropic
b)
continental polar
c)
maritime polar
d)
continental maritime
477.
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
478.
The boundary between two air masses is called a/an - 
a)
flood
b)
front
c)
climate
d)
storm
479.
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
480.
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
481.
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 
482.
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
483.
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
484.
A wet, cold air mass would be - 
a)
maritime tropical 
b)
maritime polar
c)
continental tropical 
d)
continental polar
485.
Where would you find a tropical maritime air mass?
a)
over the ocean, near the equator
b)
over the ocean, near the poles
c)
over a continent, near the equator
d)
over a continent, near the poles
486.
What type of weather would you expect to see after a cold front has passed through an area?
a)
cool and clear skies
b)
warm and humid
c)
thunderstorms
d)
foggy
487.
What characteristics are used to classify air masses?
a)
temperature and humidity
b)
pressure and temperature
c)
latitude and longitude
d)
wind speed and location 
488.
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
489.
A cold, dry air mass would be called - 
a)
continental tropic
b)
continental polar
c)
maritime polar
d)
continental maritime
490.
Do sea breezes typically happen during the day or night?
a)
Day
b)
Night
491.
Do land breezes typically happen during the day or night?
a)
Day
b)
Night
492.
Is this a land or a sea breeze?
a)
land breeze
b)
sea breeze
493.
Is this a land or a sea breeze?
a)
land breeze
b)
sea breeze
494.
Why does warm air rise?
a)
Warm air is more dense than cooler air.
b)
Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.
c)
Warm air is less dense than cooler air.
d)
Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.
495.
Why do land breezes occur at night?
a)
Land cools off slower than water, so the air above water is cooler.
b)
Water cools off faster than land, so the air above land is warmer.
c)
Land heats up slower than water, so the air stays cooler during the day.
d)
Water cools off slower than land, so the air above water is warmer.
496.

The arrow above the land is going up and is red because

a)

the land is warm so it warms the air and warm air rises.

b)

the land is cold so it warms the air and cool air sinks.

c)

the land is cold so it cools the air and cool air sinks.

d)

the land is warm so it warms the air and cool air rises.

497.

The arrow above the water is coming down and is blue because

a)

the water is warm so it warms the air and warm air sinks.

b)

the water is cold so it warms the air and cool air sinks.

c)

the water is cold so it cools the air and cool air sinks.

d)

the water is warm so it warms the air and cool air sinks.

498.

In a Seabreeze, the sea has:

a)

High Pressure and Lower Temperature

b)

High Pressure and High Temperature

c)

Low Pressure and Low Temperature

d)

Low Pressure and High Temperature

499.

In a Land Breeze, the land:

a)

Have Higher Temp and High Pressure

b)

Have Low Temp and Low Pressure

c)

Have Low Temp and High Pressure

d)

It can be high and low Pressure and temp, it depends on the weather.

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