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Worksheets5th Earth Competition
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 46mins
Jim's teacher asked the class if they noticed the weathering that was taking place on the sidewalk outside the school
door. When Jim left school that day, he looked at the
sidewalk and saw what his teacher meant. What did Jim see on the sidewalk caused by weathering?
the building's shadow
the leaves from a tree
dirt scattered by the wind
cracks from nearby tree roots
Which of these types of rocks form as a result of a very large amount of heat and pressure?
igneous rock
sedimentary rock
metamorphic rock
lava rock
Weathering and erosion play a major role in changing Earth's surface. They also have different roles in the rock cycle. Which statement is correct in describing the difference between weathering and erosion?
Weathering breaks down rocks, and erosion moves sediment.
Erosion breaks down rocks, and weathering moves sediment.
Weathering is the transportation of water, wind, or ice, and erosion is the separation of rocks.
Erosion is the transportation of water, wind, or ice, and weathering is the layering of material that builds rock layers.
While playing on the playground, McPherson finds an interesting looking rock. When he looks closer, he notices that there are several small shells in the rock. Which type of rock did McPherson find?
Igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
granite
Max is examining rocks to determine their type. He looks at a rock and decides it is an igneous rock. Which rock is Max most likely examining?
a smooth, white rock that easily crumbles
a dark, shiny rock that formed quickly from lava
a soft, light colored rock that contains many shells
a black, smooth rock that can be burned for energy
A scientist finds a rock sample and wants to test its cleavage. Which action should the scientist do to test the cleavage?
Look closely at the sample to see if it reflects light.
Break the rock to see what shape the pieces make.
Scratch it with his fingernail to see if he can
make a mark.
Scrape the rock against a hard surface to see what color it makes.
Which action is an example of physical weathering?
Rain washes soil down a hill.
Wind blows sand across a desert.
Pieces of soil and rocks are carried down a stream.
Water freezes between bricks and causes them to crack.
Paolo wanted to identify a mineral. He rubbed a corner of the mineral across a white tile and recorded the color of the mark. What property was Paolo measuring?
cleavage
color
luster
streak
Earth revolves around the sun, but it also makes one complete rotation. How long does it take Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?
365 days
1 month
1 day
1 week
The PATH one object takes as it revolves around another object in space
Rotation
Revolution
Axis
Orbit
What is earths rotation?
When Earth spins around on its axis for twenty-four hours
When Earth spins around on its axis for thirty-six hours
When Earth revolves around the sun for 365 days
When Earth revolves around Mars for thirty days
What is a difference between a planet and a star?
planets are bigger than stars
Stars make their own light
Planets make their own light
both can be made of gas
Which of the following best explains why night time stars appear so much smaller than the Sun?
stars are farther from Earth
stars are smaller than the sun
sky is darker at night
moon blocks out light from the stars
How long does it take the Moon to make a revolution around the Earth?
12 hours
27 Earth days
One year
Three months
During the phases of the Moon, the Moon appears to change shape. This change in appearance is due to the moon…
Physically changing size and shape
Moving closer and then farther away from Earth
Reflecting a different amount of light due to the position with Earth and the Sun.
Having craters on its surface
How would weather conditions in an area change if a high pressure system replaced a low pressure system?
The area would become more stormy and rainy.
The area would become more humid and warmer.
The area would become cooler with less humidity.
The area would become warmer with strong winds.
Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?
Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers.
Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.
Cumulonimbus clouds form near Earth’s surface, causing fog.
Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.
Students report that the sky in their area has mostly cirrus clouds. What are most likely the weather conditions in the area?
rainy
cold
windy
fair
In which way are evaporation and condensation similar?
Both cause increases in air tempurature
Both cause decreases in the air tempurarature
Both are caused by the warming of the atmosphere
Both are caused by changes in heat and energy
After a rain, a puddle of water remains on a sidewalk. After a day of sunshine, the puddle is gone. Which process is most responsible for the disappearance of the puddle?
Precipitation
Evaporation
Transpiration
Condensation
One morning, Jane notices drops of water on the outside of a window. Later in the day, she notices that the drops have disappeared. What most likely caused the drops to disappear?
The water condensed on the plants around the house
The water cooled enough to turn into water vapor
Wind blowing on the window turned the water into vapor
Energy from the sun caused the water to evaporate
Which is NOT a type of precipitation?
hail
fog
sleet
snow
Hail is formed during...
thunderstorms
snow storms
tsunamis
light rain showers
Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas along the Equator?
A. Temperatures along the equator vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter.
B. Temperatures along the equator are consistently warm all year long.
C. Temperatures along the equator are consistently cool all year long.
D. Temperatures along the equator vary from cold in the summer to warm in the winter.
List the four inner planets in order from the sun.
Mars, Mercury, Venus and Earth
Mercury, Earth, Venus and Mars
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
Mars, Mercury, Venus and Earth
Which planet is know as the red planet?
Earth
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Outer planets are farther to the sun than inner planets are. Outer planets have a longer orbit around the sun. The table shows orbit data for four planets.
Which planets from the table are most likely outer planets?
Planet 1 and Planet 2
Planet 1 and Planet 4
Planet 3 and Planet 2
Planet 3 and Planet 4
Our solar system is one part of a larger
asteroid.
comet.
galaxy.
planet.
This is made up of millions or billions of stars, gas, and dust held together in a group by gravity.
planet
sun
solar system
galaxy
What are fossil fuels? Also known as nonrenewable.
coal, oil, uranium
oil, natural gas, uranium
coal, oil, natural gas
geothemals, coal, natural gas
Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because...
They are expensive.
They cause pollution.
They take a very long time to form.
They can be replaced in our lifetime.
How often does the moon look lit up like a full circle?
Once a day (24 hours)
Once a week (7 days)
Once a month (4 weeks)
Once a year (365 days)
What is an energy resource that CANNOT be replaced easily once it is used up, such as coal, oil, or natural gas.
Energy
Potential Energy
Renewable Resource
Nonrenewable Resource
A solid natural material that has a crystal form and its own set of properties
Hardness
Mineral
Luster
Cleavage
The ability of a mineral to resist being scratched
Hardness
Mineral
Luster
Cleavage
The way a mineral surface reflects light
Hardness
Mineral
Luster
Cleavage
The color of the mark that a mineral makes when it is scraped on a white or black tile
Streak
Streak test
Rock
Rock Cycle
One advantage of solar and wind power over fossil fuels is that
wind and solar are presently much less expensive than fossil fuels.
wind and solar come from natural processes and fossil fuels do not.
wind and solar are nonrenewable resources and fossil fuel are renewable.
wind and solar are continuously renewable and fossil fuels take millions of years to be formed.
