WorksheetsEarth Science Review
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 6hrs 0mins
Which scientist would most likely measure precipitation and wind direction?
a biologist
a doctor
a meteorologist
an astronomer
A local farmer has very sandy soil so he mixes organic material into it. Organic material comes from the remains of plants and animals.
What is the purpose of mixing in the organic material?
The organic material will allow water to move through the soil better.
The organic material provides nutrients in the soil.
The organic material is darker and allows the soil to absorb more heat.
The organic material allows for the roots of the plants to cool down.
A student is walking along the side of a creek. She noticed that all the rocks in the river are smooth and have a very rounded edge. What has happened to the pebbles worn off the rocks that will lead to soil formation in the creek bed?
The pebbles have been decomposed by the wind.
The pebbles have been eroded by fish.
The pebbles have been weathered by the water.
The pebbles have been turned into humus by other rocks.
Students in a class were examining different types of soil. Which tool would help the students see the small details of the soil?
a Celsius thermometer
a hand lens
a balance
a metric ruler
Which list best describes a landslide?
A. Can occur after heavy rain, Can take less than 1 minute to occur, Causes lava to flow, Increases the temperature of nearby land, Causes ocean waves to increase in size
B. Causes large amounts of soil to move at once, Usually happens rapidly, Can be caused by earthquakes or volcanoes, Can change the direction of creeks and streams
C. Causes nearby air to move fast, Increases the temperature of the air, Causes rivers to flow faster, Produces cracks in the ground, Usually caused by volcanoes on the ocean floor
D. Can cause tornadoes to form, Removes soil from hillsides, Occurs near volcanic eruptions, Changes the shape of rivers
A scientist was studying a type of event that occurred on Earth in various places within a 30-day period. The circles indicate where the events happened. The events being studied involved rapid changes to Earth's surface at the locations shown on the map. What type of event do the circles on the map most likely represent?
Landslides, because they are all located along ocean coastlines
Response Volcanoes, because they occur only near the equator
Earthquakes, because they occur on land and on the ocean floor
Floods, because heavy rains can make riverbeds deeper and create deltas
Clothing, bedding, and fabrics are made from natural resources. What are some natural resources that might be used to make these products? Select TWO correct answers.
wood
cotton
coal
bamboo
sand
Sherika was doing a homework assignment for her science class. She was using her book, pencil, and notebook paper. What natural resource do all of her materials have in common?
oil
natural gas
cotton
wood
Sherika was doing a homework assignment for her science class. She was using her book, pencil, and notebook paper. What is the BEST way for Sherika to conserve materials while she is doing her homework?
be careful not to waste paper
use a pen instead of a pencil
do her homework quickly
work in the dark
What city has the highest average air temperature?
Miami
Birmingham
Portland
Bismarck
Use the weather map to determine which two cities are experiencing the same temperatures.
Abilene and Austin
Corpus Christi and Houston
Del Rio and Dallas
Midland and Abilene
When measuring the weather, which tool would be used to determine the direction of blowing air?
a thermometer
a hand lens
a wind vane
a balance
Which of the following is the MAJOR source of thermal energy for Earth?
moon
wind
sun
water
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Sun?
It is a ball of hot, glowing gas.
It is a bright star.
It gives off thermal energy and light.
It has rings and craters.
What is the center of our solar system?
Moon
Milky Way
Sun
Earth
Why does the Sun appear larger than stars seen in the night sky?
The Sun is the hottest star.
The Sun is the closest star.
The Sun is the biggest star.
The Sun is the heaviest star.
A student is asked to make a model in class with the following pieces: [diagram of Sun, Earth, and Moon pieces]. What is the most accurate way to demonstrate the Sun, Earth, and Moon system relationship?
What is shown by the model above?
the orbits of the planets around the sun
the orbit of Earth around the sun
the orbit of the moon around Earth
the orbits of Earth and the moon
What is needed to complete this Sun-Earth-Moon model?
planets
moon
stars
gravity
What is the seventh planet from the Sun?
Earth
Mars
Saturn
Uranus
Which planet in the solar system is located between Venus and Mars?
Earth
Jupiter
Mercury
Saturn
A student records the following information about a planet: Characteristics of a Planet - Its largest moon is named Titan. - It is made up mostly of gases. - It is surrounded by rings. - It is the sixth planet from the sun. Which planet is the student studying?
Saturn
Uranus
Jupiter
Mars
One of the brightest objects in the night sky is a planet that is closer to the sun than the Earth is. What is the name of this planet?
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
Venus
The distances from five planets in the solar system to the Sun are listed below: - Earth: 93 million miles - Jupiter: 484 million miles - Mars: 142 million miles - Mercury: 36 million miles - Venus: 67 million miles Which table below lists the planets in order of increasing distance from the Sun?
Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Venus
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter
Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Earth
Jupiter, Earth, Mars, Venus, Mercury
