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End of Year Cycle Test

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 2hrs 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

which of the following is a subsystem of the Earth.

a)

geosphere

b)

hydrosphere,

c)

atmosphere

d)

All of them

2.

How does human activity impact the Earth's subsystems? Choose the best answer.

a)

Human activity impacts the Earth's subsystems through space exploration

b)

Human activity impacts the Earth's subsystems through activities like deforestation, pollution, and climate change.

c)

Human activity impacts the Earth's subsystems through underwater mining

d)

Human activity impacts the Earth's subsystems through cloud seeding

3.

What causes the change in seasons on Earth?

a)

The rotation speed of Earth

b)

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun

c)

The number of clouds in the sky

d)

The distance of Earth from the Moon

4.

Explain the concept of day and night.

a)

Day and night are caused by the movement of the Moon around the Earth.

b)

Day and night is a result of the Earth's rotation on its axis

c)

Day and night are determined by the tilt of the Earth's axis.

d)

Day and night occur due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

5.

What is gravity and how does it affect objects on Earth?

a)

Gravity is a type of weather phenomenon that only affects certain objects.

b)

Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards each other. On Earth, gravity pulls objects towards the center of the planet, causing them to fall towards the ground.

c)

Gravity is a myth created by scientists to confuse people.

d)

Gravity is a form of magnetism that repels objects from each other.

6.

Which best describe our solar system model?

a)

The solar system model is a heliocentric system with the Sun at the center and planets orbiting around it.

b)

The solar system model is a binary system with two suns, and the planets orbit around it.

c)

The solar system model is a flat system with planets arranged in a line.

d)

The solar system model is a geocentric system with the Earth at the center, the Sun and other planets orbit around us.

7.

How does the Earth and Sun system work together?

a)

The Earth and Sun system works through magnetic attraction.

b)

The Earth and Sun are connected by a physical bridge.

c)

Through the force of gravity and the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

d)

The Earth is stationary and the Sun revolves around it.

8.

Which planets in our solar system are considered Earth-like?

a)

Uranus and Neptune

b)

Jupiter and Saturn

c)

Mars and Venus

d)

Mercury and Jupiter

9.

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

a)

Wind

b)

Water

c)

Sun

d)

Geothermal

10.

What is the primary source of light for the Moon?

a)

The Sun

b)

The Earth

c)

The stars

d)

The Moon itself

11.

How does the Moon's gravity affect the Earth?

a)

The Moon's gravity has no effect on the Earth

b)

The Moon's gravity causes tides on Earth

c)

The Moon's gravity makes the Earth spin faster

d)

The Moon's gravity pulls the Earth closer to it

12.

What is the dark side of the Moon?

a)

The side of the Moon that is not visible from Earth

b)

The side of the Moon that is always visible from Earth

c)

The side of the Moon that is closest to the Sun

d)

The side of the Moon that is covered in ice

13.

What causes the phenomenon of high tides and low tides?

a)

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun

b)

The rotation of the Earth on its axis

c)

The movement of clouds in the atmosphere

d)

The magnetic field of the Earth

14.

What is the phase of the moon when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

a)

New Moon

b)

Full Moon

c)

Waxing Crescent

d)

Third Quarter

15.

During which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

a)

New Moon

b)

Full Moon

c)

First Quarter

d)

Waning Crescent

16.

What causes the different phases of the moon as observed from Earth?

a)

Clouds covering different parts of the Moon each day of the month, creating different shapes we see.

b)

The changing distance between the Moon and Earth

c)

Half of the Moon always reflects light from the Sun; how much of the lit part we see from Earth depends on the position of the Moon in its orbit around Earth.

d)

The Earth's shadow covering the Moon is the new Moon; as it moves, we see more of Moon's light each night until it is full Moon. The process then goes back the other way.

17.

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Jupiter

d)

Saturn

18.

What is the hottest planet in our solar system?

a)

Venus

b)

Mercury

c)

Earth

d)

Mars

19.

Which of the following statements about gravity are true? Select all that apply.

a)

There is no gravity on the Moon.

b)

Gravity played a key role in the formation of the solar system.

c)

If a planet has no atmosphere, it has no gravity.

d)

Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and moons in orbit around planets.

20.

Besides the planets, what else is in our solar system? Choose all that apply.

a)

Kuiper belt

b)

Dwarf planets

c)

A second star

d)

Asteroids and meteoroids

21.

Air is made up of only 2 gases: oxygen and carbon dioxide. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Select all the statements about air that are TRUE

a)

Air can be compressed (pushed into a smaller space)

b)

Air has no mass

c)

Air is made up of particles too small to see

d)

Air is in many places, but not in closed containers such as jars

23.

Air takes up space. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

24.
What happens to air when it is heated?
a)
It compresses and shrinks
b)
It rises
c)
it expands
d)
it expands and rises
25.

This diagram shows that:

a)

Air density is lower higher in the atmosphere

b)

Air density is higher in the lower atmosphere

c)

Mt. Everest has the highest density air on Earth

d)

Water creates high density air

26.

What can be concluded from the experiment pictured?

a)

Air has no volume

b)

Air has mass

c)

The mass of the black balloon is increasing

d)

The mass of the meter stick is unreliable

27.

Which of the following is not a property of air?

a)

Air has weight

b)

Air is invisible

c)

Air is oxygen

d)

Air is impacted by temperature

28.

Which label should go in the box?

a)

b)

c)

d)

29.

How would the molecules look in this beaker of water?

a)

b)

c)

30.

How would the molecules look inside these baloons?

a)

b)

c)

31.

How do particles in a solid differ from particles in a gas?

a)

Particles in a solid are closely packed together and vibrate in fixed positions, while particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.

b)

Particles in a solid are not fixed in position

c)

Particles in a solid move freely like in a gas

d)

Particles in a solid are further apart than in a gas

32.

Describe the particle model of a liquid.

a)

Particles in a liquid are close together but can move past each other.

b)

Particles in a liquid are arranged in a rigid structure.

c)

Particles in a liquid are stationary and do not move.

d)

Particles in a liquid are far apart and do not interact with each other.

33.

What is the water cycle and how does it work?

a)

The water cycle is controlled by humans and not a natural phenomenon

b)

The water cycle only involves evaporation and nothing else

c)

The water cycle is a one-time process that does not repeat

d)

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth through processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

34.

What are the primary factors that affect climate on Earth?

a)

Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, ocean currents, prevailing winds, and topography (mountains/plains)

b)

Humidity, soil composition, lunar phases

c)

Longitude, atmospheric pressure, seismic activity

d)

Population density, vegetation cover, solar radiation

35.

What happens when I heat up molecules?

a)

They move faster and further apart from each other.

b)

They slow down and move closer together.

c)

No relationship

d)

They move down.

36.

Explain how condensation occurs in the water cycle.

a)

Condensation occurs when water evaporates into the air.

b)

Water vapor in the air heats up and changes to a solid state, forming clouds.

c)

Water vapor in the air cools down and changes to a liquid state, forming clouds or dew.

d)

Condensation is caused by the Earth's rotation.

37.

What is the significance of the Coriolis effect in weather systems?

a)

The Coriolis effect causes earthquakes

b)

The Coriolis effect influences the direction of winds and ocean currents, impacting the formation and movement of weather systems.

c)

The Coriolis effect determines the color of the sky

d)

The Coriolis effect affects the taste of food

38.

How does the greenhouse effect contribute to global warming?

a)

The greenhouse effect has no impact on global warming

b)

The greenhouse effect traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures.

c)

The greenhouse effect causes cooling of the Earth's atmosphere

d)

The greenhouse effect only affects certain regions, not the entire globe

39.

What is the role of clouds in the water cycle?

a)

Clouds have no role in the water cycle

b)

Clouds absorb water from the ground

c)

Clouds release water vapor into the atmosphere through evaporation

d)

Clouds help in the condensation process and precipitation in the water cycle

40.

Zai drops food colouring into two jars of water. One jar in filled with hot water, and the other is filled with cold. What is he most likely to observe?

a)

The food colouring will spread quicker in the cold water

b)

The food colouring will spread slower in the cold water

c)

The food colouring will weigh more in the cold water

d)

The food colouring will weigh less in the cold water

41.

Which label should go in the box?

a)

b)

c)

d)