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What do you know? (7th grade OHIO)

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do the Position of the Sun-Moon-Earth impact our view of each from earth?

a)

we see different phases of the moon.

b)

We fall off the earth as it rotates...

c)

We see sun rise, and set set.

d)

Time changes

2.

Why do we have season changes?

a)

we slowly move further away from the sun.

b)

the earth tilts at different angles as it moves around the sun.

c)

global warming

3.

what is the invisible rod that the earth rotates on?

a)

lunar pole

b)

axis

c)

earths center rod

4.

How do we measure the solar system?

a)

kilometers

b)

Yards

c)

Metric Meters

d)

Astronomical Units

5.

How does a growing population of human beings, effect the amount of natural resources in an area?

a)

We distribute these resources into different locations

b)

humans use up minerals causing only a limited supply

c)

it does not effect our resources because we have plenty of supplies.

6.

After lava flows from a volcano, the lava becomes igneous rock due to which process

a)

Erosion

b)

Pressure

c)

Cooling

d)

Cemetation

7.

which of these is not part of the water cycle?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Transpiration

d)

Cementation

8.

Some human activities release greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere. Which step would most likely help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released?

a)

reusing plastic bags instead of throwing them away

b)

watering plants with rainwater instead of using tap water

c)

traveling in cars instead of riding bicycles

d)

generating power with wind turbines instead of burning coal

9.

what kind of rock is rock type 2

a)

sedimentary

b)

igneous

c)

metamorphic

d)

lava

10.

What type of storm front is this?

a)

Warm Front

b)

Cold Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

occluded front

11.

This Weather instrument is called a.....

a)

anemometer

b)

wind vane

c)

Christmas ornament

d)

barometer

12.

Which of these human activities will help to improve air quality?

a)

Planting Trees

b)

Burning Trash

c)

Installing Windmills

d)

Burning fossil fuels

13.

What factors influence regional climates?

a)

Topography

b)

Wind Patterns

c)

Surface of the area

d)

All of the Above

14.

Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of ________________.

a)

Evaporation

b)

Precipitation

c)

condensation

d)

accumulation

15.

What Factors impact global temperatures over time?

a)

Distance from Sea

b)

latitude

c)

Closer to the sun

d)

warmer area

16.

Has the continents on the earth always been separated?

a)

True

b)

False

17.

What is the Scientific Method?

a)

the process of observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses

b)

the Process of making a logical guess before doing a experiment

c)

The process of thinking all the options through before doing a experiment

d)

The process in which you do a lab and come back and reflect on the experiment

18.

The prefix "Bio" means

a)

life cycle

b)

a type of science class

c)

life

d)

cell

19.

The suffix "diversity" in ecosystems means

a)

different cultures

b)

inclusion

c)

variety

d)

different backgrounds

20.

___________is when there is a variety of plants and animals that are found on Earth.

a)

biodivergent

b)

Biosphere

c)

Biome

d)

biodiversity

21.

If one species is lost it will prevent the ecosystem from working correctly.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Ecological value is _____________

a)

Provides food for humanity

b)

species depending each other for food/ key stone species

c)

Provides medication, raw materials like cotton

d)

ecotourism

23.

Economic value _____________. Pick 3 answers.

a)

Provides food for humanity

b)

Provides medication, raw materials like cotton

c)

ecotourism

d)

species depending each other for food/ key stone species

24.

Keystone species have very little importance in an ecosystem

a)

True

b)

False

25.

a statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events

a)

scientific theory

b)

observation

c)

inference

d)

prediction

e)

hypothesis

26.

using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs

a)

scientific theory

b)

observation

c)

inference

d)

critical thinking

e)

hypothesis

27.

an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

a)

scientific theory

b)

observation

c)

inference

d)

critical thinking

e)

hypothesis

28.

a possible explaination of an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations

a)

scientific theory

b)

observation

c)

inference

d)

critical thinking

e)

hypothesis

29.

a description of a pattern or an even in nature that is always true

a)

scientific law

b)

scientific theory

c)

observation

d)

inference

e)

critical thinking

30.

a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience

a)

scientific theory

b)

observation

c)

inference

d)

critical thinking

e)

hypothesis

31.

comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it

a)

scientific theory

b)

observation

c)

inference

d)

critical thinking

e)

hypothesis

32.

the study of all living things

a)

Earth Science

b)

Life Science

c)

Physical Science

d)

Consumer Science

e)

Computer Science

33.

The study of land forms, rocks, and soil

a)

Earth Science

b)

Life Science

c)

Physical Science

d)

Consumer Science

e)

Computer Science

34.

a process that uses a variety of skills and tools to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world

a)

scientific law

b)

scientific theory

c)

hypothesis

d)

observation

e)

scientific inquiry

35.

How do the Position of the Sun-Moon-Earth impact our view of each from earth?

a)

we see different phases of the moon.

b)

We fall off the earth as it rotates...

c)

We see sun rise, and set set.

d)

Time changes

36.

Why do we have season changes?

a)

we slowly move further away from the sun.

b)

the earth tilts at different angles as it moves around the sun.

c)

global warming

37.

what is the invisible rod that the earth rotates on?

a)

lunar pole

b)

axis

c)

earths center rod

38.

How does a growing population of human beings, effect the amount of natural resources in an area?

a)

We distribute these resources into different locations

b)

humans use up minerals causing only a limited supply

c)

it does not effect our resources because we have plenty of supplies.

39.

After lava flows from a volcano, the lava becomes igneous rock due to which process

a)

Erosion

b)

Pressure

c)

Cooling

d)

Cemetation

40.

which of these is not part of the water cycle?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Transpiration

d)

Cementation

41.

Some human activities release greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere. Which step would most likely help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released?

a)

reusing plastic bags instead of throwing them away

b)

watering plants with rainwater instead of using tap water

c)

traveling in cars instead of riding bicycles

d)

generating power with wind turbines instead of burning coal

42.

select every section of the earth.

a)

Inner Core

b)

Outer Core

c)

Mantle

d)

The Crust

43.

One whole spin of an object is called a

a)

rotation

b)

revolution

c)

Orbit

d)

axis

44.

A _________ is the path an object takes as it revolves around a star, planet, or moon

a)

Orbit

b)

Orbeez

c)

Orbits

d)

Obesity

45.

One full orbit of an object around another object is called a

a)

Revolution

b)

Rotation

c)

Orbit

d)

Axis

46.

How long does it take for 1 revolution on Earth

a)

365 days

b)

365

c)

365 Years

d)

365 Decades

47.

What is the outside of the sun called

a)

Photosphere

b)

Corona

c)

Core

d)

Solar Flares

48.

Which way does the Sun appear to rotate

a)

West-East

b)

NorthWest-SouthEast

c)

East-West

d)

SouthWest-NorthEast

49.

Which way does the Earth rotate

a)

West-East

b)

NorthWest-SouthEast

c)

East-West

d)

SouthWest-NorthEast

50.

What causes the Earth to rotate

a)

Moon's Gravity

b)

Sun's Gravity

c)

Earth's Gravity

d)

Uranus' Gravity

51.

Which seasons are the hottest and coldest

a)

Summer-Winter

b)

Summer-Spring

c)

Winter-Fall

d)

Fall-Spring

52.

A candle can put off what kind of energy?

a)

light

b)

sound

c)

kinetic

d)

potential

53.

Which statement best describes heat?

a)

Heat is the temperature of an object.

b)

Heat increases as objects become colder.

c)

Heat only moves by conduction.

d)

Heat moves from hot objects to cold ones.

54.

Metal is a thermal conductor.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Sound is not a form of energy.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Light is a form of energy.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

What is an example of sound energy?

a)

Ringing a bell.

b)

A toaster.

c)

A light turning on.

d)

A stove.

58.

Sound occurs when objects vibrate together.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Which is the ability to cause motion or create change?

a)

conduction

b)

energy

c)

speed

d)

temperature

60.

What determines the pitch of a sound?

a)

The speed of charged particles.

b)

The size of the sound source.

c)

The speed of the vibrating particles.

d)

The temperature of the source.

61.

What is an example of a resistor?

a)

A battery

b)

A copper wire

c)

Wire in a light bulb

d)

The plastic coating on a wire