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Science Final

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which would most likely increase the erosion caused by a stream?

a)

Increased Rainfall

b)

Decreased animal life

c)

Decreased temperature

d)

Increased Evaporation

2.

Many processes that shape Earth happen over thousands of years. Some processes happen much more quickly. Which of the following has the potential to change Earth's landforms quickly?

a)

The carving of a valley by a glacier

b)

The formation of a canyon by a river

c)

The erosion of sand on a beach by storms

d)

The weathering of rocks by wind

3.

Which type of stream is most likely to cause the greatest amount of erosion?

a)

A slowly moving stream with a small amount of water.

b)

A quickly moving stream with a small amount of water.

c)

A quickly moving stream with a large amount of water.

d)

A slow moving stream with a large amount of water.

4.
Erosion is:
a)
the break down of rocks
b)
the movement of soil and rocks
c)
the shaping of rocks
d)
throwing rocks into water
5.
What is physical weathering?
a)
When you throw something at something else
b)
When something is broken down into something smaller without changing its chemical composition.
c)
When something is broken down into something smaller by changing its chemical composition.
d)
When you push something into water
6.
Weathering is: 
a)
the movement of soil and rocks
b)
when you stick rocks and sticks together to build a house
c)
when you eat dirt to not be hungry
d)
the action of the weather conditions in altering the color, texture, composition, or form of exposed objects
7.
What is chemical weathering?
a)
When something is pushed into the water
b)
When something is broken down into something smaller by changing its chemical composition.
c)
When you throw something at something else
d)
When something is broken down into something smaller without changing its chemical composition.
8.
An example of chemical weathering is when saliva breaks down your food.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Water flows through permeable materials ____________________ than impermeable materials.
a)
slower
b)
faster
10.
Identify the Major Plate labeled B
a)
African Plate
b)
Antarctic Plate
c)
Pacific Plate
d)
Eurasian Plate 
11.
Identify the Major Plate labeled I
a)
African Plate
b)
Antarctic Plate
c)
Pacific Plate
d)
Eurasian Plate 
12.
A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other is called
a)
Divergent Boundary
b)
Convergent Boundary
c)
Transform Boundary
d)
Subduction
13.
Scientists hypothesize that a super continent existed 200 million years ago.  This continent is called
a)
America
b)
Super Earth
c)
Pangea
d)
Eurasia
14.
A Plate Boundary where two plates move toward each other is called
a)
Convergent Boundary
b)
Divergent Boundary
c)
Transform Boundary
d)
Subduction
15.
What is the difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere that makes up the mantle?
a)
The lithosphere is ismade of dense solid meal whle the asthenosphere is made of liquid molten metal
b)
The lithosphere is a mixture of gasses while the asthenosphere is made of solid rock
c)
The lithosphere is molten rock that moves while the asthenosphere is ridid and thin
d)
The lithosphere is made of solid rock while the asthenosphere is more flexible hot rock that moves.
16.
Convergent Plate Movement can create
a)
Rifts
b)
Mountains
c)
Ocean Ridges
d)
Radiation
17.
A Plate Boundary where two plates move toward each other is called
a)
Convergent Boundary
b)
Divergent Boundary
c)
Transform Boundary
d)
Subduction
18.
You an feel the sun's rays on your face as you lay by the beach on a warm summer day.  Which type of heat transfer is this an example of?
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
d)
Radioactive
19.
_______________ Currents within the mantle cause the earth's plates to move and shift s molten material rises and falls due to density and gravity
a)
Convection
b)
Radiation
c)
Conduction
d)
Wind
20.
Divergent Plate movement can create
a)
Convection Currents
b)
Conduction
c)
Mountains
d)
Rifts and ocean ridges
21.
When pressure builds between two tectonic plates, it can suddenly release causing a (an) ______________________
a)
Earthquake
b)
Volcano
c)
Convection Current
d)
Gravitational Pull
22.

What type of scientist was Wegener?

a)

climate scientist

b)

geologist

c)

paleontologist

d)

archaeologist

23.

Alfred Wegener thought which 2 continents looked like puzzle pieces that could fit together?

a)

Antarctica and Asia

b)

South America and Africa

c)

South America and Australia

d)

Africa and Pangaea

24.

What was Glossopteris?

a)

A cactus-like plant that can be found on antarctica

b)

An ancient plant, whose fossils have been found on 5 different continents

c)

An ancient plant, whose fossils were found in South America

d)

An ancient plant, whose fossils showed that it was a small plant

25.

What was Alfred Wegenerś Continental Drift theory?

a)

The continents used to be joined together to form a supercontinent.

b)

The continents have since drifted apart to their current location

c)

Pangaea was formed around 250 million years ago

d)

All of the above

26.

What are two pieces of evidence used to support the theory of continental drift?

a)

Fossils and Pangaea

b)

South America and Rocks

c)

Rocks and Fossils

d)

Fossils and Africa

27.

Which example is a form of precipitation?

a)

Dew

b)

Fog

c)

Frost

d)

Hail

28.

In which area would the rate of evaporation be the lowest?

a)

Over the ocean

b)

Over the mountains

c)

Over the rainforest

d)

Over the desert

29.

In which area would the rate of evaporation be the lowest?

a)

Over the ocean

b)

Over the mountains

c)

Over the rainforest

d)

Over the desert

30.

As a part of the water cycle, water from Earth's surface enters the clouds and finally falls back to the ground in the form of rain. What is the correct sequence of processes water undergoes?

a)

Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

b)

Precipitation, Condensation, Evaporation

c)

Condensation, Evaporation, Precipitation

d)

Evaporation, Precipitation, Condensation

31.

A student draws a model to represent the precesses involved in the water cycle, as shown. To which process is the formation of clouds related?

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Freezing

d)

Melting

32.

The image shows various stages in the water cycle. During which stage does water flow back towards the sea as runoff?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

33.

Rain and snow are two different forms of precipitation that fall on Earth's surface. Which factor is responsible for there being different forms of precipitation?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Run-off

c)

Temperature

d)

Transpiration

34.

What is another name or synonym for the water cycle?

a)

Geologic cycle

b)

Hydrologic cycle

c)

Geosphere

d)

Carbon cycle

35.
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
transpiration
36.

Water in its gas form is called ____________________,

a)

water vapor

b)

precipitation

c)

ice

d)

air

37.

This is the layer of Atmosphere we live in. Contains 75% of Earth's air.

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Troposphere

c)

Geosphere

d)

Mesosphere

38.

This layer of Atmosphere is where satellites and WiFi signals.

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Thermosphere

d)

Exosphere

39.

This layer of Atmosphere is the last layer and is the furthest distance and still be "on Earth".

a)

Exosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Thermosphere

d)

Troposphere

40.

This layer of Atmosphere is also the name of a resort casino here in Las Vegas.

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Biosphere

d)

MGM Resort

41.

What is Global Warming?

a)

Increasing temperature in Earth's atmosphere

b)

Decreasing temperature in a city

c)

Increasing rain rates in Earth

d)

Decreasing temperature rates

42.

Global warming is caused by a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect.

a)
b)
43.
Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be too
a)
warm 
b)
cold
c)
dead
d)
funny
44.
Burning fossil fuels is one of the main causes for global warming.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
Which of the following is NOT an effect of Global Warming?
a)
Polar ice caps will melt.
b)
Coastal regions will be covered with rising sea levels.
c)
Some areas will experience serious droughts
d)
The Earth's rotation will slow down and eventually stop
46.

Why are too many greenhouse gases bad for the environment?

a)

They cause trees to die.

b)

They release heat and will be the cause of the next ice age.

c)

They trap heat in our atmosphere causing the planet to warm up.

d)

They are fossil fuels which pollute our environment.

47.

Which of these is considered a non renewable energy source? (choose all that apply)

a)

solar power

b)

gasoline

c)

geothermal power

d)

coal

48.

Which of the following is a consequence of global warming? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Seas rising (flooding)

b)

Loss of habitat for animals.

c)

More severe storms and weather.

d)

Increased forest fires and drought.

49.

Which one is not a fossil source?

a)

petrol

b)

sun

c)

coal

d)

natural gas

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