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Science Review - May 2024

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which Earth system is mostly pictured here? 

a)

geosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

2.

Which Earth system is mostly pictured here? 

a)

geosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

3.

Which Earth system is mostly pictured here? 

a)

geosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

4.

Which Earth system is mostly pictured here? 

a)

geosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

5.

Which Earth system is mostly pictured here? 

a)

geosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

6.

Which Earth system is mostly pictured here? 

a)

geosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

7.

Which Earth systems do you see here? (pick more than one)

a)

geosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

8.

Which Earth systems do you see here? (pick more than one)

a)

geosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

9.

Which Earth systems do you see here? (pick more than one)

a)

geosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

10.

Which Earth systems do you see here? (pick more than one)

a)

geosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

11.

Which Earth systems do you see here? (pick more than one)

a)

geosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

12.

What is NOT an example of something in the biosphere?

a)

humans

b)

insects

c)

rocks

d)

animals

13.
This part of the Earth System includes the crust, mantle, and core.
a)
Geosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Biosphere
14.
This part of the Earth System includes the gases that surround the earth.
a)
Geosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Biosphere
15.
This part of the Earth System includes all living things, including plants and animals.
a)
Geosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Biosphere
16.
Mount Everest is:
a)
Geosphere
b)
Biosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Atmosphere
17.
A monkey is:
a)
Atmosphere
b)
Biosphere
c)
Geosphere
d)
Hydrosphere
18.
This picture shows:
a)
Biosphere
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Geosphere
d)
Hydrosphere
19.
This picture best describes which connection?
a)
Atmosphere-Biosphere
b)
Atmosphere-Biosphere
c)
Hydrosphere-Geosphere
d)
Geosphere-Biosphere
20.
Which of the following does NOT belong in the biosphere?
a)
Coral 
b)
Grass
c)
Starfish
d)
Clouds
21.
Which of the following does NOT belong in the hydrosphere?
a)
Lakes 
b)
Rivers
c)
Fish 
d)
Rain
22.
Polar Bears hunt seals on ice:
a)
Biosphere-Hydrosphere
b)
Biosphere-Atmosphere
c)
Hydrosphere-Atmosphere
d)
Hydrosphere-Geosphere
23.
Bats find shelter in caves:
a)
Atmosphere-Biosphere
b)
Biosphere-Geosphere
c)
Geosphere-Hydrosphere
d)
Atmosphere-Hydrosphere
24.

What is NOT an example of something in the biosphere?

a)

humans

b)

insects

c)

rocks

d)

animals

25.
The sphere that contains all the gases, include the air we breathe. 
a)
hydrosphere
b)
biosphere
c)
atmosphere
d)
geosphere
26.
The spheres that interact when living organisms give off moisture through respiration and perspiration. 
a)
atmosphere & geosphere
b)
geosphere & hydrosphere
c)
biosphere &  geosphere
d)
biosphere & hydosphere
27.
An example of a connection between ATMOsphere and HYDROsphere is:
a)
rain
b)
rivers
c)
lakes
d)
rocks
28.
This volcano is an example of something you would find in the:
a)
Atmosphere
b)
Biosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Geosphere
29.

A scientist collects water samples from a river near a volcano. This scientist is collecting data about the _______

a)

hydrosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

30.

A scientist observes a satellite picture of a hurricane. This scientist is collecting data about the _______________

a)

atmosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

cryosphere

d)

biosphere

31.

A river slowly wears away rock to form a canyon. This is an example of how the hydrosphere can affect the __________

a)

geosphere

b)

atmosphere

c)

biosphere

d)

cryosphere

32.

The Atlantic Ocean is a part of which system?

a)

hydrosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

33.

The continuous process by which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back

a)

Water Cycle

b)

Evaporation

c)

Condensation

d)

Water Vapor

34.

Match the following

a)

Evaporation

1.

The change of state from a liquid to a gas using the Sun's energy (heats up)

b)

Transpiration

2.

Evaporation of water from the leaves of a plant

c)

Condensation

3.

The change of state of water from a Gas to a liquid (cools down)

d)

Precipitation

4.

rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.

35.

Label the Following Picture

36.

__________ is caused by gravity when precipitation falls to the ground.

a)

transpiration

b)

precipitation

c)

runoff

d)

condensation

e)

evaporation

37.

When water is heat and the liquid turns to gas, __________ is happening.

a)

transpiration

b)

precipitation

c)

runoff

d)

condensation

e)

evaporation

38.

This part of the water cycles involves plants.

a)

Precipitation

b)

Ground Water

c)

Transpiration

d)

Evaporation

39.

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

a)

Runoff

b)

Evaporation

c)

Infiltration

d)

Precipitation

40.

Gravity plays a major role in the global movement of water in which of the following processes?

a)

Water vapor rising into the atmosphere.

b)

Water flowing in rivers and streams.

c)

The shifting of ocean currents as they strike land.

d)

The expansion of water as it turns into ice.

41.

Which stage does ground water try to return to the ocean or soak into the ground?

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

d)

run off/collection

42.
Which is correct?
a)
1 - Sun
2 - Accumulation
3 - Precipitation
4 - Condensation
5 - Evaporation
b)
1 - Sun
2 - Condensation
3 - Evaporation
4 - Accumulation
5 - Precipitation
c)
1 - Sun
2 - Accumulation
3 - Evaporation
4 - Precipitation

5 - Condensation
d)
1 - Sun
2 - Condensation
3 - Evaporation
4 - Precipitation

5 - Accumulation
43.
What is happening at each step?
a)
1 - Water is stored as condensation.
2 - Sun gives off heat energy.
3 - Water is released as precipitation. 
4 - Heat energy causes water to evaporate.
5 - Water accumulates.
b)
1 - Sun gives off heat energy.
2 - Water is stored as condensation.
3 - Heat energy causes water to evaporate.
4 - Water is released as precipitation.
5 - Water accumulates.
c)
1 - Sun gives off heat energy.
2 - Water is stored as condensation.
3 - Water is released as precipitation. 
4 - Heat energy causes water to evaporate.
5 - Water accumulates.
d)
1 - Sun gives off heat energy.
2 - Water accumulates.
3 - Water is released as precipitation. 
4 - Heat energy causes water to evaporate.
5 - Water is stored as condensation.
44.
Which stage of the water cycle is illustrated?
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
precipitation
d)
runoff (collection) 
45.
Which stage of the water cycle is illustrated?
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
precipitation
d)
runoff (collection) 
46.

The process of  water that is added to the atmosphere from plants is called

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Transpiration

47.

Earth's freshwater is located in 

a)

Lakes

b)

Rivers

c)

Oceans

d)

Soil

e)

Glaciers

48.

Match the following

a)

occurs when the sun heats water up and it becomes vapor in the air.

1.

Evaporation

b)

the opposite of evaporation; it occurs when air cools and the vapor collects into liquid form.

2.

Condensation

c)

condensation falling onto land in the form of rain, sleet, hail, snow, and mist. Only 10% of water evaporated falls as precipitation.

3.

Precipitation

d)

the downward movement of water from the land surface into the soil or porous rock. Ground water begins as precipitation. Once water infiltrates the soil it can move vertically and horizontally through the soil.

4.

Infiltration

e)

is the water that exists for long periods below the Earth’s surface.

5.

Groundwater storage

49.

Match the state of matter with the correct name of the water. 

Liquid water​ ​ (a)  

Water Vapor ​ ​ (b)  

Ice ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
liquid
Gas
Solid
50.

What element is most common in Earth's atmosphere?

a)

nitrogen

b)

oxygen

c)

neon

d)

carbon

51.

Reorder the following

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

e)

exosphere

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
52.

Reorder the following

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

e)

exosphere

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
53.

The layer that protects Earth's surface from getting his by meteors is

(a)  

54.

Match the following

a)

weather

1.

troposphere

b)

ozone layer

2.

stratosphere

c)

meteors burn up

3.

mesosphere

d)

Aurora Borealis

4.

thermosphere

e)

empty space

5.

exosphere

55.

Which layer would you find animals and plants?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

e)

exosphere

56.

Which layer would you find weather balloons?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

e)

exosphere

57.

Which layer would you find the International Space Station?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

e)

exosphere

58.

Which layer would you find satellites and blends into outer space?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

e)

exosphere

59.

Reorder the following

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

e)

exosphere

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
60.

The earth's outer shell is divided into slabs of rock called ______ .

a)

continental plates

b)

crustal plates

c)

trench plates

d)

tectonic plates

61.

What is the driving force behind the movement of the plates?

a)
b)
c)
d)
62.

Match the following

a)
1.

divergent

b)
2.

convergent

c)
3.

transform

63.

Match the following as either Continental crust or Oceanic crust

a)

Continental

crust

1.

older

b)

Continental

crust

2.

less dense

c)

Oceanic

crust

3.

recycles

d)

Oceanic

crust

4.

basalt rock

e)

Continental

crust

5.

thicker

64.

At which plate boundary is new crust formed?

a)

divergent

b)

convergent

c)

continental

d)

transform

65.

What type of crusts are involved with one plate subducting beneath another?

a)

continental and continental

b)

Oceanic and continental

c)

oceanic and divergent

d)

continental and convergent

66.

What types of landforms are formed at convergent boundaries?

PICK TWO

a)

volcanoes

b)

new crust

c)

Trenches

d)

rift valley

67.

At which boundary is crust neither consumed or created?

a)

divergent

b)

convergent

c)

transform

d)

oceanic

68.

The earth's plates, rigid slabs of rock, are part of the ___ .

a)

asthenosphere

b)

lithosphere

c)

mantle

d)

granitic rock

69.

The idea that continents were once part of a single landmass that broke apart and

moved

a)

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

b)

SEAFLOOR SPREADING

c)

PLATE BOUNDERIES

d)

CONVECTION CURRENTS

70.

Forms where plates are moving away from each other is called _______.

a)

Transform

b)

Convergent

c)

Divergent

71.

Formed where two sections of Earth’s crust are colliding.

a)

Divergent

b)

Convergent

c)

Transform

72.

The land mass where all of the continents were once together in one large continent is called ________________.

a)

Laurasia

b)

Gondwana

c)

Panthalassa

d)

Pangaea

73.

Tectonic plates consist of____.

a)

Continental crust

b)

Oceanic Crust

c)

Both continental and oceanic

d)

Asthenosphere

74.

The movement of the tectonic plates is caused by______.

a)

convection currents

b)

rotation of the Earth

c)

movement of materials in the outer core

d)

revolution of the Earth

75.

Observe this diagram of a plate boundary. One statement BEST describes what is happening. It is that____

a)

the oceanic crust is melting.

b)

volcanic islands are forming.

c)

the denser oceanic crust is subducting under the less dense oceanic crust

d)

the tectonic plates are moving away from each other.