WorksheetsBenchmark Unit 8 Week 1 / 4th
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 15mins
The tectonic plates hit with force when moving toward each other, causing an earthquake.
annihilated
collide
destruction
calamity
The coastal town was completely destroyed by the huge tsunami.
annihilated
calamity
vibrations
distinguished
It is difficult to recognize the difference between a 3.0 and a 4.0 magnitude earthquake.
collide
calamity
distinguish
din
The loud, unpleasant sound of crashing dishes, breaking glass, and falling objects was heard while the earthquake was occurring.
collide
din
annihilated
calamity
The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake was a disaster which caused great damage and distress.
calamity
collide
entirety
vibrations
The fault lines were making a rapid back and forth movement, causing the floor under our feet to rumble and shake.
annihilated
din
distinguished
vibrations
The unfortunate car accident caused so much damage to the man’s vehicle that it could no longer be repaired.
destruction
entirety
distinguished
vibrations
No one could understand the whole of the deadly fires in Australia, and to its wildlife.
vibrations
annihilation
entirety
distinguish
What kind of prefixes are de-, un-, in-, im-, and dis- ?
positive
negative
neutral
again
Which of these root sentences is written correctly?
a geode is a rock with crystals inside that comes from the earth.
A geode is a rock with crystals inside that comes from the earth.
A geode is a rock with crystals inside that comes from the earth.
A geode is a rock with crystals inside that comes from the ground.
In the section "Earth's Changing Surface", what text structure does the author use?
Cause and effect
Description
Problem and Solution
Order of importance
Which of the following is NOT a cause of earthquakes.
release of stored energy and pressure
plates shift or collide
weather and climate changes
sudden movement or shift of earth's crust
Where do most Earthquakes occur?
Around the South American Plate.
Mountain ranges
Along the boundaries of Earth's Tectonic plates.
There is not pattern to Earthquake occurances.
The movement of the Earth's tectonic plates reshapes Earth's landscape, building landforms. Which of these is NOT one of these landforms?
valleys
rivers
mountains
forests
What does the root word "therm" mean?
earth
temperature
life
build
What is a thermometer?
A container that keeps things warm
A device that controls the temperature
A device that measures temperature
Undergarments that help keep the body warm
