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G5 Trimester 2 Revision Pack

Total questions: 170

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The part of the Earth that is made up of all the gases in Earth's air

a)

atmosphere

b)

biosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

hydrosphere

2.

The part of the Earth that is made up of all solid and liquid water

a)

atmosphere

b)

biosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

hydrosphere

3.

the part of the Earth that is made up of all rock and soil

a)

atmosphere

b)

biosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

hydrosphere

4.

The part of the Earth that is made up of all living things

a)

atmosphere

b)

biosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

hydrosphere

5.

_____________ is an example of salt water.

a)

groundwater

b)

rivers

c)

oceans

d)

polar ice caps

6.

The world is made up of more freshwater than salt water.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

In which of these locations is the greatest amount of freshwater stored?

a)

in lakes

b)

in oceans

c)

glaciers

d)

in the atmosphere

8.
An aquifer is _____________.
a)
the Earth's atmosphere
b)
a resource that can be replanted or replaced naturally in a short period of time
c)
the sand that is found where the ocean and land meet
d)
an underground layer of rock or soil that covers connected holes that water can pass through
9.
The four main spheres of the Earth are:  
a)
hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere, biosphere
b)
hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere, troposphere
c)
geosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, biosphere
d)
hydrosphere and atmosphere
10.

Which shows each of

the following layers in order from the outermost layer?

a)

mantle, outer core, crust, and inner core

b)

inner core, outer core, crust, and mantle

c)

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

d)

mantle, crust, outer core, inner core

11.

Which level includes all the individuals of the same species living in an area at the same time.

a)

individual

b)

population

c)

ecosystem

d)

biosphere

12.

Water that falls from clouds to the ground in the form of rain, sleet, hail, or snow

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

d)

runoff

13.

Water evaporates from the leaves of a plant and returns to the atmosphere in a process called

a)

transpiration

b)

respiration

14.

All living things use energy and release gas as a waste product. What cycle explains the curculation of these gases?

a)

Water Cycle

b)

Oxygen-Carbon cycle

c)

Nitrogen cycle

15.

The (a)   cycle is a continuous circualtion between the soil, organisms, and the air.

16.

Which part of the water cycle includes water vapor gas changing to a liquid?

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

d)

transpiration

17.

How do animals get nitrogen that is stored in the soil?

a)

They are unable to

b)

Bacteria change the nitrogen into a gas that the animals can breath

c)

Plants absorb the nitrogen from the soil and animals can eat the plants

d)

Animals can eat the soil and absorb the nitrogen through their digestive system

18.

Place the stages of the water cycle in order starting with the water in the lake.


1. Large water droplets fall to the ground from the clouds.


2. Water vapor cools and condenses on dust particles forming clouds.


3. Energy from the sun causes the water in the lake to evaporate.


4. Water droplets combine in the clouds to form larger droplets.

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19.

We've learned that plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food and release oxygen. How can animals complete the oxygen-carbon cycle?

a)

Animals take in the oxygen, but do not release gas as they use energy

b)

Animals take in carbon dioxide and use it to make food

c)

Animals take in oxygen and release nitrogen as waste

d)

Animals take in oxygen and as they use energy, carbon dioxide is released as waste.

20.

Rain water that flows over Earth's surface is called __________. This water gathers in lakes and rivers.

a)

runoff

b)

ground water

c)

rivers

d)

oceans

21.

A process through which a liquid changes into a gas

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

precipitation

d)

runoff

22.

the process through which a gas changes into a liquid

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

precipitation

d)

runoff

23.

excess water that flows over Earth's surface from a storm or flood

a)

evaporation

b)

precipitation

c)

condensation

d)

runoff

24.

The continuous movement of water between Earth's surface and the air, changing from liquid into gas into liquid

a)

oxygen-carbon cycle

b)

water cycle

c)

nitrogen cycle

d)

tri cycle

25.

The continuous circulation of nitrogen from air to soil to organisms and back to air or soil

a)

water cycle

b)

oxygen-carbon cycle

c)

nitrogen cycle

d)

bi cycle

26.

The continuous exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen among living things

a)

uni cycle

b)

water cycle

c)

nitrogen cycle

d)

oxygen-carbon cycle

27.

In the daylight, organisms that have chlorophyll, such as plant, algae, and some bacteria, can use the sun's energy, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food. What is this process called?

a)

petroleum

b)

photosynthesis

c)

food cycle

d)

ecosystem

28.

Photosynthesis is an example of energy transformation. Which statement best describes how the energy is transformed?

a)

chemical energy to heat energy

b)

light energy to chemical energy

c)

heat energy to chemical energy

d)

chemical energy to light energy

29.

Producers are the basis of all food chains. Where do producers get their energy?

a)

from the sun

b)

from eating consumers

c)

from decomposers

d)

from eating other producers

30.

In a forest, how do decomposers help other organisms survive?

a)

They release oxygen into the air that animals breathe.

b)

They put nutrients back into the soil that plants use to grow.

c)

They provide shelter in forests where animals can hide.

d)

They use sunlight to make food for plants and animals.

31.

When creating a food web, students include arrows. What do the arrows in a food web represent?

a)

Arrows show the transfer of energy between organisms.

b)

Arrows show symbiotic relationships between species.

c)

Arrows show the life cycle between species.

d)

Arrows show which animals have adaptations in an ecosystem.

32.

What is one way in which plants depend on animals?

a)

Animals give off the oxygen plants need.

b)

Animals give off the water plants need.

c)

Animals give off the carbon dioxide plants need.

d)

Animals produce the glucose that plants need.

33.

Which of the following things in a pond ecosystem is abiotic?

a)

duck

b)

water

c)

trout

d)

lily pad

34.

According to the diagram, what organism is the producer?

a)

Mayfly

b)

phytoplankton

c)

frog

d)

salamander

35.

According to the food web diagram, which organism is the top consumer?

a)

frog

b)

phytoplankton

c)

snake

d)

salamander

36.

Which animal is classified as an omnivore?

a)

red fox

b)

deer

c)

black bear

d)

rabbit

37.

When predators die off in an ecosystem, what will most likely happen?

a)

The prey animals will increase.

b)

The producers will die.

c)

The producers will become extinct.

d)

The prey animals will decrease.

38.

A hawk gets energy from a rabbit that it eats. Where did the rabbit most likely get it's energy?

a)

grass

b)

fungi

c)

squirrels

d)

another hawk

39.

What is the most important reason to protect endangered species of animals?

a)

There is no good reason to protect them.

b)

When an endangered species dies out it will affect other species in the ecosystem.

c)

Endangered species are unique.

d)

People pay money to see endangered species.

40.

In the food chain, which of the following receives their energy directly from the sun?

a)

producers

b)

consumers

c)

decomposers

d)

transfers

41.

What is the porcent of water on the Earth?

a)

60%

b)

70%

c)

20%

42.

The Earth is called the blue planet

a)

false

b)

true

43.

Ocean water is______

a)

salty

b)

fresh

44.

Lakes contains_______

a)

fresh water

b)

salt water

45.

Are oceans and lakes the same water?

a)

yes

b)

no

46.

The ocean water is safe to drink

a)

true

b)

false

47.

The Pacific ocean is the largest and covers around 30% of the Earth´s surface

a)

true

b)

false

48.

The Sea is ______than the Ocean

a)

bigger

b)

smaller

49.

Less than 1% is located in lakes , rivers and swaps

a)

false

b)

true

50.

A lake is____________________

a)

a standing body of water

b)

a flowing body of water

51.

River is ___________________

a)

a standing body of water

b)

a flowing body of water

52.

It is a___________________

a)

swamp

b)

ocean

c)

sea

53.
Where is most of the Earth's freshwater located?
a)
in aquifers
b)
in rivers and streams
c)
in the ocean
d)
in icecaps and glaciers
54.

Where does most drinking water come from?

a)

reservoirs

b)

lakes

c)

groundwater

d)

oceans

55.

The graph shows the distribution of water on Earth's surface. What can be concluded from this image?

a)

Most of the freshwater on Earth is found in groundwater.

b)

Most of the the water available on Earth is drinkable.

c)

Most of the water available on earth is not drinkable

d)

Most of the freshwater on Earth is found in oceans.

56.

Where is most of Earth's Water?

a)

in glaciers

b)

in rivers

c)

in the ground

d)

in oceans

57.
Which represents the distribution of water on Earth?
a)
3% freshwater, 97% salt water
b)
97% freshwater, 3% salt water
c)
71% freshwater, 29% salt water
d)
29% freshwater, 71% salt water
58.
Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?
a)
lakes
b)
glaciers
c)
oceans
d)
rivers
59.

Approximately _____ percent of Earth's water is freshwater.

a)

97

b)

1

c)

3

d)

10

60.

Approximately what percent of Earth's water is salt water?

a)

3

b)

70

c)

79

d)

97

61.

What percent of Earth's freshwater is available for humans to use?

a)

3

b)

less than 1

c)

97

d)

10

62.

The diagram shows the distribution of water on the Earth. Based on the diagram, which is true?

a)

Most of Earth's water is fresh water.

b)

Most of Earth's fresh water is contained in glaciers and ground water.

c)

Most of Earth's water is contained in glaciers.

d)

Most of Earth's fresh water is contained in the oceans.

63.
a)
b)
c)
d)
64.
Which of these is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?
a)
spraying pesticides on crops
b)
burning fossil fuels for energy
c)
dumping sewage in river systems
d)
using uranium to generate electricity
65.
How is acid rain formed?
a)
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide mix with water in the ocean.
b)
Carbon dioxide and oxygen mix with water in the air.
c)
Sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide mix with lake water.
d)
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide mix with water in the air.
66.

Which is NOT caused by acid rain?

a)

damage to statues

b)

dying fish

c)

spread of disease

d)

weakened trees

67.

True or false. Acid rain caused in one country can cause problems in other nearby countries

a)

true

b)

false

68.

Which is a result of human activities?

a)

decay of leaves in a forest

b)

acid rain kills fish in a lake

c)

volcanic eruptions

d)

bad weather

69.

Which does NOT cause acid rain?

a)

erupting volcanoes

b)

burning fossil fuels - coal, oil, gas

c)

electric cars

d)

car engines

70.

What are the two types of acids that are in acid rain?

a)

Iron

b)

sulfuric

c)

nitric

d)

sulfur

71.

Using solar and wind power help reduce acid rain

a)

True

b)

False

72.

What can you do to reduce acid rain?

a)

Use renewable resources

b)

Drive more

c)

Cut down trees

d)

Eat less meat

73.

Acid rain can damage

a)

Drinking water sources

b)

Aquatic (water) life

c)

Architecture / buildings

d)

All options are correct

74.

What is the other form of acid rain?

a)

Water

b)

Air

c)

Fog

d)

Earth

75.
Sulfur and nitrogen oxide release into the atmosphere is most responsible for

a)
ozone depletion
b)
acid precipitation
c)
global warming   
d)
eutrophication 
76.

Ecosystems can be changed by natural events or by human activities. Which of the following is not a natural event?

a)

Polluted water from factory entering a river

b)

Drought

c)

An earthquake

d)

Forest fire started by lightning

77.

It is important to clean, conserve, and protect water because________

a)

water is expensive.

b)

water is a limited resource.

c)

water can be frozen.

d)

water is a living thing.

78.

Which of the following is not one of the "three Rs" of conservation?

a)

recycle

b)

reduce

c)

refilter

d)

resuse

79.

What will most likely happen if lake water becomes polluted by humans?

a)

The pollution will not harm the plants or animals in the water.

b)

There will be more fish in the lake.

c)

The lake will turn into sea

d)

Animals in the lake will die.

80.

Which of the following is one-way humans pollute the hydrosphere?

a)

Farming and causing soil runoff

b)

Going on a paddle boat

c)

Cleaning up an oil spill

d)

none of these

81.

Acid rain results when gases such as _________ and_________ are released into the atmosphere.

a)

sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.

b)

hydrogen and ammonia

c)

oxygen and carbon dioxide

d)

nitrogen and ammonia

82.

________________ means to use fewer resources.

a)

reduce

b)

recycle

c)

reuse

d)

repair

83.

When we drive, gases and bits of dust go into the atmosphere and react with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form ___________________.

a)

acids

b)

coal

c)

oil

d)

none of these

84.

_______________is the process of using resources wisely.

a)

Sedimentation

b)

Conservation

c)

Burning

d)

none of these

85.

Green water is a/an evidence of ____________which are harmful.

a)

water lily

b)

algal blooms

c)

frogs and toads

d)

grass

86.

_________ results when gases, such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, are released into the atmosphere.

a)

conservation

b)

deforestation

c)

Acid rain

d)

none of these

87.

leaving the shower on when it's not being used is not a way to conserve water.

a)

true

b)

false

88.

Recycling water is a complicated process that is done at water treatment facilities.

a)

true

b)

false

89.

The "three Rs" guide people in how to conserve resources.

a)

true

b)

false

90.

Do not leave water running when you are not using it.

a)

true

b)

false

91.

It is important to clean, conserve, and protect water because________

 

a)

water can be frozen

b)

water is a living thing.

c)

Water is a limited resource

d)

water is expensive.

92.

Which of the following is not a way to conserve water?

a)

replace

b)

reduce

c)

reuse

d)

recycle

93.

Heavy rains can wash_________ used on farms and lawns into lakes, rivers, and streams.

a)

fertilizers

b)

plants

c)

soil

d)

decomposers

94.

What is weathering?

a)

The movement of sediment

b)

The breaking of sediment

c)

The dropping of sediment

95.

What is erosion?

a)

The movement of sediment

b)

The breaking of sediment

c)

The dropping of sediment

96.

Small pieces of rock that have been weathered from a larger rock are known as...

a)

sand

b)

sediment

c)

soil

97.

Which of these is an example of erosion?

a)

Light shinning onto a mountain

b)

Rain breaking down rock

c)

Water blowing away sediment

d)

All of the above

98.

What is the process of weathered rock moving from one place to another?

a)

Erosion      

b)

Deposition

c)

Weathering

99.

The dropping of sediments in a new place is called _________.

a)

Erosion      

b)

Deposition

c)

Weathering

100.

How does erosion shape the land?

a)

Earth’s surface is changed by living things.

b)

Erosion carries the sediments to another location which changes

    the shape of the land.

101.

How is erosion an effect of the hydrosphere?

a)

Erosion can be caused by moving water.

b)

Erosion can be caused by rain.

c)

The movement of glaciers causes erosion.

d)

All of these

102.

True or False: Fast moving water can carry more energy than slow-moving water.

a)

True

b)

False

103.

True or False: Fast moving water follows a “curved” path.

a)

True

b)

False

104.

True or False: Slow moving water can wash big rocks.

a)

True

b)

False

105.

True or False: Heavy rains can cause flood.

a)

True

b)

False

106.

True or False: One good effect of flood is that it can bring nutrients to soil where

      plants grow

a)

True

b)

False

107.

True or False: Delta and alluvial fan are landforms created by deposition.

a)

True

b)

False

108.

Sandy soil and does not have much have much humus.

a)

forest soil

b)

desert soil

c)

grassland soil

109.

Which soil is rich in humus

a)

Forest soil

b)

desert soil

c)

grassland and prairie soil

110.

Has thin layer of top soil with little humus

a)

forest soil

b)

desert soil

c)

grassland and prairie soil

111.

Where can you find molten rocks?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

core

112.

Fault- block mountains are produced when __________

a)

plates collide

b)

plates pull away from each other

c)

plates stay in their place

113.

geosphere includes

a)

rocks and soil

b)

water

c)

melted rocks

114.

Volcanoes tend to erupt where

a)

plates melt under extreme heat and pressure

b)

plates collide

c)

plates push away from each other

115.

____________ is a volcano that has not erupted in a long time, but scientist think it will erupt in the future.

a)

active

b)

dormant

c)

extinct

116.

Which of the following can cause a landslide?

a)

heavy rains

b)

volcanic eruptions and earthquakes

c)

cutting of trees

d)

all of the above

117.

Most of the times land slides happen when there is _________

a)

horizontal land

b)

slope

c)

heavy rain

118.

Are there minerals in soil?

a)

Yes

b)

No

119.
Many plants cannot grow in sandy soil. Why is this true?
a)
Sandy soil does not hold enough water.
b)
Oxygen cannot pass through sandy soil.
c)
Roots cannot easily push through clay soil.
d)
Sandy soil has too many nutrients.
120.
Soil is made of
a)
weathered rocks and minerals
b)
dead plants and animals
c)
air and water
d)
all of the above
121.

soil is important because...

a)
It contains toxic waste
b)
It contains acids and bases
c)
It breaks down rocks
d)
It helps plants grow
122.

What mountain is formed from an opening in the earths crust that spits out lava?

a)

Volcanic

b)

Block

c)

Fault

d)

Fold

123.

Identify this type of mountain

a)

Volcanic

b)

Fold

c)

Block

d)

Underwater

e)

None of the above

124.

Natural features of the Earth's surface are called ______.

a)

peak

b)

mountains

c)

landforms

125.

Theses are created where two or more of Earth's tectonic plates are pushed together.

a)

Dome

b)

Fold

c)

Volcanic

126.

At these colliding, compressing boundaries, rocks are warped & folded into hills & mountains

a)

Fold

b)

Block

c)

Volcanic

127.

Formed when tension causes large blocks of Earth’s crust to drop down relative to other blocks

a)

Fault Block

b)

Dome

c)

Volcanic

128.

These are formed by magma rising up from the mantle to the crust of the Earth

a)

Volcanic

b)

Fold

c)

Dome

129.

What type of mountain is this ?

a)

Fold

b)

Block

c)

Dome

d)

volcano

130.

What type of mountain is this?

a)

Dome

b)

Fault Block

c)

Volcano

131.

What geologic feature will occur at a hot spot ?

a)

volcano

b)

folded mountain

c)

deep sea trench

d)

crevasse

132.

A prime example of an area over a hot spot is :

a)

Japan

b)

the Andes Mountains

c)

the East African Rift

d)

the Hawaiian Islands

133.

Air particles have what?

a)

color and shape

b)

mass and personality

c)

mass and weight

d)

lava and sediments

134.

there are different (a)   in Earth's atmosphere

135.

which can weather depend on?

a)

time of day

b)

season

c)

location

d)

all of the above

136.

water vapor cools, condenses and then what...?

a)

falls as precipitation

b)

evaporates again

c)

turns to ice

d)

hides in the clouds

137.

what is a large region of air that has similar temperature and humidity?

a)

cold front

b)

air mass

c)

climate

d)

weather

138.

which would likely bring light steady rain?

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

stationary front

139.

which would bring weather that lasts for days or weeks

a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

stationary front

140.

which would likely bring a storm

a)

stationary front

b)

warm front

c)

cold front

141.

What type of cloud is in the picture on page 88?

(a)  

142.

A _________ is a violent disturbance in the atmosphere.

a)

airplane

b)

flock of geese

c)

firework

d)

storm

143.

A (a)   is a rotating, funnel shaped cloud with very high speeds.

144.

which is a widespread, long-lasting windstorm that occurs with some thunderstorms.

a)

tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

derechos

d)

blizzard

145.

Winter storms can cause __________.

a)

flooding

b)

power outages

c)

sand drifts

d)

derechos

146.

winds that get above ______ miles per hour in a tropical area are considered tropical storms.

a)

30

b)

74

c)

55

d)

5

147.

A warm humid air mass meeting a cold, dry air mass may cause a what? this happens at a stationary front.

a)

tornado

b)

tropical storm

c)

thunderstorm

d)

winter storm

148.

How does changes in the atmosphere affect plants?

4 lines
149.

How do clouds form?

4 lines
150.

The system that contains all living things on Earth.

a)

Biosphere

b)

Atmoshpere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Geosphere

151.

The biosphere includes plants and animals that live

a)

on land

b)

on land and in the water

c)

on land, in water, and in the air

d)

in water

152.

Which of the following is an example of a human impact on the biosphere?

a)

Hunting

b)

Rain falling from the clouds

c)

a volcano erupting

d)

an earthquake

153.
Which of the following is NOT a way that people can be harmful to the environment?
a)
burning coal for energy
b)
clearing land for homes
c)
making products from wood
d)
planting trees in a forest
154.
What is deforestation?
a)
Clearing Earth's forests on a massive scale
b)
Eating too much vegetables
c)
Going to a forest and pulling weeds
d)
Clearing the five trees in my backyard
155.
A species is defined as endangered when it
a)
suffers from damage to its habitat.
b)
suffers from disease or predation.
c)
when there are hazards to the continued life of the species.
d)
all of the above
156.

Woolly Mammoth

a)
b)
157.

Animals species that are no more alive.

a)
b)
158.
What does it mean when an animal is extinct?
a)
Something once lived but no longer exists.
b)
Animals that is at risk of extinction.
c)
Place that protects animals at risk.
159.

Endangered:

a)

there are many that do not get what they need to survive and are considered.

b)

this means they are at risk of becoming extinct.

c)

is the condition of the atomshpere at a given place and time.

d)

I don't know

160.

Extinct:

a)

there are many that do not get what they need to survive and are considered.

b)

animal species that have stopped breeding, died and no longer exist.

c)

there are many that do not get what they need to survive and are considered.

d)

I don't know

161.

What're the reasons of deforestation?

a)

Agriculture, Building Factories, Homes and roads.

b)

Agriculture, home and roads.

c)

Agriculture, Building Factories.

d)

I don't know

162.

When forests are cleared on a very large scale by cutting or burning them down it is:

a)

forestation

b)

deforestation

c)

plantation

163.

Many animals have become endangered species due to

a)

Over hunting

b)

Over feeding

c)

Forestation

164.

Why is clean water important?

a)

All life on Earth depends on clean water to live and grow.

b)

We need clean water for recreational activities.

c)

We need bodies of water for transportation

d)

We need water to regulate the temperature on Earth.

165.

Without water there is no___________!

a)

time

b)

tasks

c)

mobile

d)

life

166.

The part of the Earth that is made up of all living things

a)

atmosphere

b)

biosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

hydrosphere

167.

Which season do most wild fires happen in?

a)

spring

b)

summer

c)

fall

d)

winter

168.

Hot and ______________ climates cause wild fires.

a)

humid

b)

wet

c)

cold

d)

dry

169.

Wild fires can be deadly to humans if they reach neighborhoods or towns.

a)

true

b)

false

170.

A spark from a campfire cannot cause a wild fire.

a)

true

b)

false