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Energy, Resources, Plate Tectonics, Rock Cycle Exam

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other is called

a)

Divergent Boundary

b)

Convergent Boundary

c)

Transform Boundary

d)

Subduction

2.

Scientists hypothesize that a super continent existed 200 million years ago.  This continent is called

a)

America

b)

Super Earth

c)

Pangea

d)

Eurasia

3.

A Plate Boundary where two plates move toward each other is called

a)

Convergent Boundary

b)

Divergent Boundary

c)

Transform Boundary

d)

Subduction

4.

Convergent Plate Movement can create

a)

Rifts

b)

Mountains

c)

Ocean Ridges

d)

Radiation

5.

_______________ 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

6.

Divergent Plate movement can create

a)

Convection Currents

b)

Conduction

c)

Mountains

d)

Rifts and ocean ridges

7.

When pressure builds between two tectonic plates, it can suddenly release causing a (an) ______________________

a)

Earthquake

b)

Volcano

c)

Convection Current

d)

Gravitational Pull

8.

Earth's plates meet at ____________.

a)

plate tectonics

b)

plate boundaries

c)

continental drift

d)

oceans

9.

Subduction zones occur on Earth where dense oceanic crust dives under more buoyant continental crust. These boundaries are characterized by a deep ocean trench next to a high continental mountain range, large numbers of earthquakes and volcanoes. All of this is further evidence for the

a)

big bang theory.

b)

theory of plate tectonics.

c)

origin of the species.

d)

theory of natural selection.

10.

In some areas of the world, like California and Japan, earthquakes are a common occurrence. How can this best be explained?

a)

The strong ocean currents are undermining both areas causing earthquakes.

b)

Both areas are located near the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the unstable sand causes earthquakes.

c)

Both areas are subjected to strong ocean wind and waves that causes earthquakes.

d)

Both areas are on the boundary of active plates, the motion of the plates causes earthquakes.

11.

There are three types of plate boundaries. Which choice is NOT a type of plate boundary?

a)

convergent

b)

thrust

c)

divergent

d)

transform

12.

Observe this diagram of a plate boundary. One statement BEST describes what is happening. It is that

a)

the oceanic crust is melting.

b)

the denser ceanic crust is subducting under the less dense oceanic crust

c)

volcanic islands are forming.

d)

the tectonic plates are moving away from each other.

13.

The map in the picture shows tectonic plate boundaries. This map would be useful in predicting the location of future

a)

droughts

b)

hurricanes

c)

earthquakes

d)

tornadoes

14.

What geological forces might be responsible for this range of mountains?

a)

diverging tectonic plates

b)

erosion of the land by the ocean

c)

converging tectonic plates

d)

deposition of sediments by the ocean

15.

Where would sea floor spreading most likely occur?

a)

At convergent boundaries (oceanic vs. oceanic)

b)

At convergent boundaries (oceanic vs. continental)

c)

At divergent plate boundaries (oceanic vs. oceanic)

d)

At transform plate boundaries

16.

When pressure builds between two tectonic plates, it can suddenly release causing a (an) ______________________

a)

Earthquake

b)

Volcano

c)

Convection Current

d)

Gravitational Pull

17.

What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth’s layers?

a)

crust, outer core, inner core, mantle

b)

mantle, outer core, inner core, crust

c)

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

d)

outer core, inner core, crust, mantle

18.

A common synthetic material that is found almost everywhere is ________.

a)

Coal

b)

Lumber

c)

Plastic

d)

Aerogel

19.

_______ is an example of a synthetic fabric.

a)

Wool

b)

Silk

c)

Cotton

d)

Nylon

20.

Synthetic materials are made by _________.

a)

aliens

b)

humans

c)

farmers

d)

nature

21.

Plastics are made from ___________ ________ like crude oil or fracked natural gas.

a)

fossil watches

b)

funny fuels

c)

farming fuels

d)

fossil fuels

22.

Failing to recycle plastics can lead to _________.

a)

renewable materials

b)

pollution

c)

extra bottles around the house

d)

new materials

23.

fossil fuel

a)

the remains or traces of an organism from a past geologic age

b)

a substance that is used for energy

c)

a type of fuel that forms from the ancient remains of decomposed plants and animals

d)

formed from the compacting and cementing of sediments

24.

fuel

a)

energy generated from the movement of wind

b)

heat from within the Earth

c)

energy from the Sun

d)

a substance that is used for energy

25.

geothermal

a)

energy generated from the movement of wind

b)

heat from within the Earth

c)

a substance that is used for energy

d)

energy from the Sun

26.

hydroelectric

a)

energy generated from the movement of wind

b)

electricity generated from the movement of water

c)

energy from the Sun

d)

heat from within the Earth

27.

solar

a)

energy from the Sun

b)

energy generated from the movement of water

c)

an energy resource that is used instead of fossil fuels

d)

a substance that is used for energy

28.

wind

a)

energy from the Sun

b)

electricity generated from the movement of water

c)

energy generated from the movement of wind

d)

electricity generated from the movement of water

29.

natural resource

a)

a resource that can be replaced over time

b)

a resource that is found in nature that is useful to humans

c)

a resource that exists that exists in limited supply; used up faster than it is replaced

d)

limiting the amount of resources used; protecting natural resources

30.

renewable resource

a)

limiting the amount of resources used; protecting natural resources

b)

a resource that exists in limited supply; used up faster than it is replaced

c)

a resource that is found in nature that is useful to humans

d)

a resource that can be replaced over time

31.

nonrenewable resource

a)

limiting the amount of resources used; protecting natural resources

b)

a resource that exists in limited supply; used up faster than it is replaced

c)

a resource that can be replaced over time

d)

a resource that is found in nature that is useful to humans

32.

conservation

a)

limiting the amount of resources used; protecting natural resources

b)

a resource that exists in limited supply; used up faster than it is replaced

c)

a resource that can be replaced over time

d)

a resource that is found in nature that is useful to humans

33.

Is a metal cookie sheet a conductor or an insulator?

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

34.

Is a potholder a conductor or an insulator?

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

35.

Heat transfer that occurs when objects of different temperatures are touching

a)

Radiation

b)

Convection

c)

Conduction

36.

STOPS or slows down the transfer of thermal energy:

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

37.

Is glass a conductor or an insulator?

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

38.

The only heat transfer that can occur through empty space. It travels through electromagnetic waves.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

39.

These materials allow thermal energy to travel through them easily.

a)

Conductors

b)

Insulators

40.

Is a beanie (knitted hat) a conductor or an insulator?

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

41.

Sunshine is this type of thermal energy transfer:

a)

Conduction

b)

Radiation

c)

Convection

42.

A can "cosie" is this type of material:

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

43.

Water boiling is this type of thermal energy transfer:

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

44.

Heat from a fire is this type of thermal energy transfer:

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

45.

Dipping your toe in water is an example of this type of thermal energy transfer:

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

46.

A blanket is this type of material

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

47.

Which of the following is correct for how heat (thermal energy) travels?

a)

From cold to hot

b)

From hot to cold

c)

Back and forth in all directions

48.

What is Energy?

a)

The ability to do anything

b)

The ability to cause change or do work

c)

The investigation of nature

d)

A fact of life

49.

What type of energy transformation occurs when a piece of wood burns?

a)

Electrical energy is released as radiant energy

b)

Stored chemical energy is released as thermal energy

c)

Mechanical energy is stored as chemical energy

d)

No transformation occurs

50.

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 

a)

Potential 

b)

Energy

c)

Kinetic

d)

Friction

51.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
52.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
53.

What sort of energy transformation is this?

a)

Chemical to Thermal

b)

Thermal to chemical

c)

Kinetic to potential

d)

Open to closed

54.

The stored energy of an object is called ______?

a)

flowing energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

potential energy

d)

sun energy

55.

A plant gets its energy from

a)

food

b)

gasoline

c)

sunlight

d)

electricity

56.

Students get their energy from

a)

food

b)

gasoline

c)

electricity

d)

sunlight

57.

A television gets its energy from ______?

a)

sunlight

b)

electricity

c)

food

d)

gasoline

58.
The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
d)
jackhammering
59.
The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
d)
dumptruck
60.
This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.
a)
mechanical weathering
b)
chemical weathering
c)
erosion weathering
d)
deposition
61.
These rocks were made smooth by wind blowing smaller rock particles across their surface.  This is an example of:
a)
ice wedging
b)
chemical weathering
c)
acid rain
d)
abrasion
62.
These rocks were broken apart from the continuous freeze/thaw of water in the cracks of the rocks. This is an example of:
a)
ice wedging
b)
acid rain
c)
permeability
d)
abrasion
63.
These gravestones have slowly broken down and turned a blackish color due to the action of:
a)
ice wedging
b)
abrasion
c)
acid rain
d)
mechanical weathering
64.
Weeds growing into the cracks in a sidewalk and the sidewalk begins to crumble is an example of:
a)
mechanical weathering
b)
chemical weathering
65.
Potholes forming in the road after a cold winter is an example of:
a)
mechanical weathering
b)
chemical weathering
66.
Lichens (small green plants) growing on a large boulder release enzymes and other acids that slowly break the rock apart. This is an example of:
a)
mechanical weathering
b)
chemical weathering
67.
What geologic process changes pieces of rocks, minerals and other materials into sedimentary rocks?
a)
Compacting and Cementing
b)
Cooling
c)
Heat and Pressure
d)
Melting
68.

What type of rock is formed from slow cooling magma UNDER the earth's surface?

a)

Extrusive Igneous

b)

Intrusive Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

d)

Sediment

69.

The Mount Rushmore National Monument is carved from the granite (formed from magma underground) of South Dakota's Black Hills. What type of rock is granite?

a)

Igneous

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Sedimentary

d)

None of the above

70.

The seated sculpture of President Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial was carved out of white Georgia marble (formed from Earth's pressure and heat). What type of is marble?

a)

Igneous

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Sedimentary

d)

None of the above

71.
Which type of rock is made by small bits of rock, mud, or sand compacted and cemented together?
a)
Coal
b)
igneous
c)
metamorphic
d)
sedimentary
72.
Which type of rock is heated and pressurised but does NOT melt?
a)
igneous
b)
hard rock
c)
metamorphic
d)
sedimentary
73.

Which type of rock is made from lava or magma cooling?

a)

igneous

b)

sedimentary

c)

metamorphic

74.
Letter A represents what rock type? 
a)
Igneous
b)
Metamorphic
c)
Sedimentary
75.
Sedimentary rocks are represented by which letter? 
a)
A
b)
C
c)
B
76.

What Are The Three Main Types Of Rocks?

a)

Igneous, Depository, Metamorphic

b)

Depository, Igneous, Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic, Igneous, Depository

d)

Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

77.

According to the diagram, how does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?

a)

Weathering and Erosion

b)

Heat and Pressure

c)

Compaction and Cementation

d)

Melting

78.

Which process is best illustrated by the diagram?

a)

igneous rock formation

b)

sedimentary rock formation

c)

igneous rocks changing into metamorphic rocks

d)

sedimentary rocks changing into metamorphic rocks

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