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WorksheetsEarth Science Module Test Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins
Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable resource?
sunlight
wood
water
natural gas
Which of the following is NOT an effect of our growing population's use of fossil fuels?
The distribution of these resources is changing.
The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing.
The resources are now being replaced faster than they are being used.
Political conflicts occur over control of these rosources.
Fossil Fuels are _________ resources that are _________ distributed on Earth.
renewable; evenly
nonrenewable; evenly
renewable; unevenly
nonrenewable; unevenly
Which of the following is directly involved in transforming the remains of organisms into fossil fuels?
pressure
wind
sunlight
precipitation
True or False: The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is about the same as it was 200 years ago.
true
false
How does a hydroelectric power plant produce electricity?
moving turbines spun by moving air
converting the energy from the sun
moving large amounts of water downhill and spinning a turbine
evaporating large volumes of water
Which of these is NOT a renewable energy source?
Nuclear Energy
Hydroelectric Power
Solar Energy
Geothermal Energy
What is a drawback of many renewable energy sources?
The initial cost of investment is often high
There is more pollution than with fossil fuels
We will run out of renewable energy sources faster than we will run out of fossil fuels
All of the above
Which of the following renewable energy resources come from underground?
geothermal energy
hydroelectric energy
wind power
solar power
The most abundant water resource on Earth is:
salt water
fresh water
ground water
surface water
Why is there an unequal distribution of water around the world?
some regions require and use more water than others
the water supply is a result of both meteorological and geological forces
must of the water is trapped in the atmosphere as part of the water cycle
pollution affects the water supply in certain areas and not in others
Some of the Earth's freshwater is found underground as groundwater. For what reason is the amount of groundwater limited or unavailable?
Most of the groundwater is in regions where there is a higher change of it being polluted or contamintated.
Most of the groundwater is locked up as ice or found only in permafrost.
Most of the groundwater is below a deep layer of porous rock which cannot be easily accessed by drilling.
Most of the groundwater is locked in mineral formations in the mantle, and it takes millions of years to exchange with surface water.
Most freshwater on Earth is:
in the atmosphere as water vapor
found on the surface in lakes and rivers
frozen as ice
located underground
What is desalination?
removing the salt and minerals from saltwater making it freshwater
using saltwater to create energy
the process of digging up groundwater
melting ice from polar ice caps and using it to water our crops
Which is a natural source of air pollution?
volcano
carbon monoxide
smog
ozone layer
As human populations continue to increase, the demand for natural resources _______.
increases
decreases
stays the same
What is the difference between point and nonpoint sources of water pollution?
point sources can be directly identified, and nonpoint cannot
point sources involve solid wastes, and nonpoint sources are liquids
point sources contain animal wastes, while nonpoint sources are human-made chemicals
point sources break down easily, while non-point sources break down over a long time
Ja’ron lives near a river that flows through farmland. He notices that the river has become more polluted over the years. The water that was once clear is now sometimes cloudy and has an unpleasant odor. What is the most likely cause of the pollution in the river?
heat
oil and gasoline
industrial waste
pesticides and fertilizer
Changing the flow of water, such as filling in a wetland for development, impacts the environment by:
increasing desertification
increasing flooding and pollution
increasing erosion
decreasing nutrient depletion
Air pollution that produces nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide gases can react with water vapor in the air to produce:
acid rain
allergens
ozone
carbon monoxide
When natural forces such as wind, water, and ice move particles of rocks or soil, the process is called ______.
pollution
erosion
deforestation
conservation
Which of these is a source of human-made ocean pollution?
freshwater
ozone
plastic
sediment
Harry lives in a city, and he has a lung condition known as asthma. On certain days, Harry has to stay inside because pollutants in the air make it difficult for him to breathe. Which of these pollution sources are nonpoint sources that might bother Harry if he goes outside?
cars on the highway
his gas-fueled lawnmower
his firepit
smoke from his grill
What was the reason for the increase in population since the 1700s?
More births allowed people to work more on their land and have more food to eat.
Agriculture began to improve, and farmers could use antibiotics, fertilizers, and pesticides on their crops.
The Industrial Revolution improved the availability of food and clean water to more people through technology.
The birth rate increased because people could travel from place to place to find food.
The practice of using less of a resource to keep it around for a longer time is called ____________.
exponential growth
conservation
reserve
all of the above
People must make changes to ensure that future generations have access to natural resources. People must maintain the natural resources we have at a certain quality for a certain period of time. What is the practice of maintaining resources called?
replanting
reclamation
constraint
sustainable use
Rather than increasing at a constant rate, human population growth in recent decades has increased more and more rapidly over time. This rate of change is called:
excessive growth
exponential growth
reverse growth
zero growth
How does human population growth affect the consumption of earth's natural resources?
population growth has no effect on the consumption of natural resources
as the human population grows, we consume more natural resources
as the human population grows, we consume less natural resources
as the human population grows, we consume the same amount of natural resources
The human population has more than doubled in size in the past 100 years. Which of these outcomes is most closely associated with the doubling of the human population?
a decrease in overall climate temperature
an increase in forested areas on Earth
a decrease in the amount of fossil fuels
a decrease in wastes and pollution in the air and land
Why is methane considered a greenhouse gas?
it is found in high concentrations in greenhouses that contain lots of plants
it traps radiated energy in the atmosphere, which causes the air temperature to rise
it is necessary for plants to survive
it is produced as a result of human activity
Which of the following is true of Earth's Climate history?
Earth’s climate has gone through short-term cycles of cooling and warming.
Earth’s climate has gone through long-term cycles of cooling and warming.
Earth’s climate has been irregularly cooling and warming.
Earth’s climate has been cooling over a period of time.
Which of the following is a natural process that can affect Earth's climate?
volcanoes
changes in solar radiation
shifting continents
all of the above
As the human population grows, we use more fossil fuels. Which of the following is an effect of this?
More carbon is added to the atmosphere through increased emissions, which acts as a barrier that traps heat and contributes to global warming.
The removal of certain fossil fuels, like petroleum, negatively affects the biosphere, as many organisms need fossil fuels
Earth's geosphere will become weaker as more rocks are drilled for increased cement production needed to keep up with the growing population.
Earth's hydrosphere will be affected as the supply of fossil fuels under dry land decreases, and people will have to drill under water sources to get more.
Which of the following terms refers to long-term weather patterns in an area?
climate
altitude
weather
prevailing winds
Oscar’s family recently put solar panels on their roof to cut down on their use of electricity from the power company. How will alternative energy sources affect Earth’s atmosphere?
They will increase levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
They will reduce levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
They will increase the use of fossil fuels for economic reasons.
They will reduce the amount of energy we consume.
If the climate warmed, which of the following would be caused by rising temperatures?
a decrease in the amount of flooding in coastal areas
an increase in the amount of solar energy that gets reflected
an increase in sea levels
a decrease in sea levels
What would be the BEST thing we could do to reduce global warming?
grow our own food
reduce our use of fossil fuels
become an environmental activist
only buy organic products
Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?
Increase in biodiversity
Decrease in atmospheric carbon dioxide
Loss of habitat for many species
Improved air quality
Burning fossil fuels releases which gas
carbon dioxide
oxygen
water
nitrogen
Which of the following is a consequence of global warming?
Decrease in sea levels
Increase in polar ice caps
Increase in global temperatures
Decrease in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
