WorksheetsGrade 6 Geology Unit Exam Revision
Total questions: 164
Worksheet time: 5hrs 34mins
_________ is a type of igneous rock that forms from the slow cooling of magma.
Sedimentary
Extrusive igneous
Metamorphic
Intrusive igneous
_______________ is a type of igneous rock that is formed from the fast cooling of lava.
Sedimentary
Intrusive igneous
Metamorphic
Extrusive igneous
What size are the crystals of intrusive rocks?
Large
Small
Which rock cools the slowest
Intrusive (inside the Earths surface)
Extrusive (on the Earths surface)
Is Gabbro an intrusive igneous rock?
Yes
No
What type of rock is Obsidian?
Intrusive
Extrusive
Which state of matter is the earth's inner core?
plasma
liquid
solid
gas
Which earth layer is made up of the upper mantle and the crust?
core
lower mantle
asthenosphere
lithosphere
The waves of energy that travel through the earth's layers are
scenic waves
tidal waves
cosmic waves
seismic waves
Which of the following could be a unit used to measure density?
km/h
m/s
m/kg
g/cm³
A divergent plate boundary forms when ________.
A denser plate sinks below a more buoyant plate
Two plates separate
When two plates collide
When two plates slide past each other
Which force causes plate motion?
Basal drag
Ridge push
Slab pull
All of the above
The plate tectonics theory provides ________.
An estimate of how quickly the continents move
An explanation for the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
A reason for an increase in Earth’s surface area
Evidence of the solid, unbroken nature of Earth’s crust
If a hard boiled egg was being used as a model of Earth, which part of the egg would represent the core?
The membrane
The shell
The white
The yolk
What type of plate movement is represented below?
Convergence and subduction
Convergence and uplift(mountains)
Divergence
Sliding
______ is the amount of mass in a material per unit volume.
Gravity
Pressure
Density
Magnetism
Which of the following is the formula for Density?
D = M÷V
D = LW
D = g/cm³
D = ½
Less dense materials will be on _____. More dense materials will be on _____.
Top, Bottom.
Bottom, Top.
Top, Middle
Middle, Bottom
Which layer of earth is brittle, rocky, and has the least density.
Mantle
Asthenosphere
Core
Crust
The three plate boundaries are ___________, ____________, and ____________.
Crust, Mantle, and Core
Divergent, Transform, and Convergent
Volcanoes, Mountains, and Earthquakes
Divergent, Transvergent, and Conform
What is it called when two plates slide past each other? *San Andreas Fault*
Push and Pull Ridge push and Slab pull
Transform plate boundaries
Convergent plate boundaries
Divergent plate boundries
What are the three classes of rocks?
Follow the arrow from sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock. What process is necessary to change a sedimentary rock to a metamorphic rock?
Which step of the rock cycle is shown in the oval marked D?
sediment
sedimentary
igneous
metamorphic
magma
According to this diagram, metamorphic rock is formed by
melting and solidification
burial and compaction
weathering and erosion
heat and/or pressure
According to the diagram, what forms Sedimentary Rock?
crystallization
melting
compaction and cementation
The best answer for section "B"
metamorphic/melting
compaction/cementation
weathering/erosion
heat/pressure
The best answer for section "C" in the diagram
metamorphic/melting
compaction/cementation
weathering/erosion
heat/pressure
The best answer for section "A" in the diagram
metamorphic/melting
compaction/cementation
weathering/erosion
heat/pressure
What type of rock forms directly from Deposition, Compaction, and Cementation?
Igneous Rock
Sedimentary Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Which letter on the diagram shows sedimentary rock is broken down into sediments and transported by a stream.
A
B
C
D
What is a dormant volcano?
molten rock
the center of a volcano
will never erupt again
a volcano that is sleeping, but could erupt agian
What is magma?
pieces of the Earth's crust
molten rock inside of a volcano
small rock
plates that meet
What is lava?
Molten rocks inside a volcano
Molten rock outside a volcano
small rocks
magma
In a volcano, magma collects in a packet called ________.
Magma flow
Magma chamber
Magma pipe
Hot spot
Rank the volcanic stages from LEAST likely to MOST likely to erupt.
active, dormant, extinct
extinct, dormant, active
dormant, extinct, active
dormant, active, extinct
What kind of plate boundary is shown here?
divergent
convergent
transform
subducting
What is the name of the largest supercontinent that the continents today used to form?
North America
Antarctica
Pangaea
Eurasia
Which layer is the coolest?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
Which layer is the hottest?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
Which layer of the Earth is the THINNEST?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
Which layer of the Earth is the THICKEST?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
Which layer is shown in red?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
Which layer of the Earth is shown in ORANGE?
Crust
Mantle
Inner Core
Outer Core
Which layer of the Earth is shown in YELLOW?
Crust
Mantle
Inner Core
Outer Core
Which layer of the Earth is shown in BROWN?
Crust
Mantle
Inner Core
Outer Core
Which crust is thicker
oceanic
continental
bread
pizza
Alfred Wegener named his single supercontinent ____________, which means "all Earth" in ancient Greek.
Pandora
Gandowandaland
Pangea
Percia
Most geologists think that the movement of Earth's tectonic plates is caused by
the rotation of the Earth.
the Earth's magnetic field.
subduction.
convection currents.
Which layer of Earth flows slowly and causes the crust to move?
Crust
Mantle
Inner Core
Outer core
What event happens when there is a sudden, violent shaking of tectonic plates?
earthquake
volcano
thunderstorm
When scientists map the location of earthquakes, where do they find that most earthquakes happen?
middle of tectonic plates
in the core of the earth
only near mountains
at plate boundaries
Why aren't all earthquakes recorded?
happen too far underground
happen too often
too weak to be felt
happen under the mantle
What gets released when plates move that causes the ground to shake?
energy
light
soil
What type of energy waves do earthquakes produce?
sound
heat
light
seismic
Which scale measures the magnitude, or size, of an earthquake?
Mercalli
Richter
weight
density
The strength of the shaking from an earthquake is called it's intensity.
True
False
A water wave caused by an earthquake is called a __________________.
tsunami
seismic wave
electromagnetic wave
surfing wave
The point on earth's surface, directly above the focus (or hypocenter) is called the __________________.
epicenter
fault
seismic wave
earthquake place
In an earthquake, the point underground where the rock first begins to move is called the _________________.
focus or hypocenter
epicenter
The instrument that records and measures earthquake's seismic waves is called a ____________________.
seismograph
seismogram
What is the force that moves the continents?
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Conveyor belts
True or False: The continental plates move so quickly that we can feel them.
True
False
Give an example of physical weathering.
Volcanic eruption
Plant roots breaking rocks
Freeze-thaw cycles
Chemical reaction
Explain the process of frost wedging also called freeze/ thaw
Frost wedging or freeze/thaw is the process of water seeping into cracks in rocks, freezing, and expanding, causing the rock to break apart.
Frost wedging or freeze/ thaw is the process of rocks being eroded by wind and rain.
Frost wedging or freeze/thaw is the process of rocks being compressed by the weight of snow.
Frost wedging or freeze/thaw is the process of rocks melting due to high temperatures.
How is chemical weathering different from physical weathering?
Chemical weathering is caused by extreme heat, while physical weathering is caused by water erosion.
Chemical weathering only affects soft rocks, while physical weathering affects hard rocks.
Chemical weathering involves the breaking of rocks due to physical force.
Chemical weathering breaks down of rocks changing minerals into new minerals
What are the effects of weathering on rocks?
Rocks can break down into smaller pieces
Rocks become more colorful and vibrant
Rocks become softer
Rocks become stronger
mechanical weathering
abrasion
chemical weathering
freeze/thaw
Which type of weathering most likely caused the rock shape in this picture?
tree roots
acid rain
freeze/ thaw
sand blown by wind
You are testing how the amount you water a plant affects its growth. What would be the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE in this experiment.
They type of pot you put the plants in.
The amount you water each plant.
The amount of sunlight the plants get.
The amount the plant grows.
Mr. Pransky wants to see how different surfaces affect how high a tennis ball can bounce. What is the independent variable?
the different surfaces
using the same ball
how high they bounce
A student wants to test the hypothesis of "If salt is added to water then the boiling point of water will decrease (go down)." What is the independent variable?
Whether salt is added or not
Boiling Point
Amount of water
If you were testing the time it took for objects of different sizes to reach the ground after being dropped from 30 feet in the air, which of these would be the DEPENDENT VARIABLE?
The time it takes for each object to hit the ground.
The size of each object.
The type of object you use.
The height you drop the object from
What is the manipulated variable?
what we are changing or testing
what we are observing or measuring
what we keep the same to make the experiment fair
What are the constant variables?
what we are changing or testing
what we are observing or measuring
what we keep the same to make the experiment fair
Scientific Question: Does being tardy impact test scores?
What is the manipulated variable?
test scores
the time a student arrives to class
amount of time to complete test
Scientific Question: Does being tardy impact test scores?
What is the responding variable?
test scores
the time a student arrives to class
amount of time to complete test
Scientific Question: Will a person fall asleep faster if they listen to music?
What is the manipulated variable?
music
time to fall asleep
person
What is the DEPENDENT variable (effect) in this experiment?
"Does eating breakfast improve test score?"
eating breakfast or not
the grade you got on the test
what time you get up in the morning
how tasty the breakfast is
"Which type of medium is best for plant growth?"
"Which type of metal, copper or aluminum, conducts heat faster?"
Igneous rock that cools slowly have ______ crystals
small
large
purple
green
The Statue of Liberty has oxidized over the years. This is an example of...
Physical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Process where sediment is placed in a new location (ex: Sand Dunes)
When molten lava hardens, it becomes what type of rock?
Metamorphic
Igneous
Sedimentary
Igneous rock that forms underneath the earth's surface and has not erupted yet.
Extrusive
Intrusive
What process will turn metamorphic rock into sedimentary rock?
Heat & Pressure
Cooling
Melting
Weathering
What does the Law of Superposition state?
Younger fossils are found deeper
Younger fossils are found shallower
Older fossils are found shallower
Fossil age can't be determined by location
What is wrong with this graph?
The dependent variable is not labeled.
The data that is graphed is incorrect and a different graph should have been used.
The intervals on the x and y axis are written incorrectly.
The color of the graph is not appropriate or professional
What kind of graph is this called?
Circle graphg
Line graph
Pie chart
Bar graph
Time such as minutes, days, and months will always be a(n) ________________ variable when graphing.
Controlled
Independent
Dependent
Extraneous
What is the independent variable in this graph?
Tadpoles
Year
Frogs
Number of tadpoles in the pond
What type of variable is the "Price per Bushel (dollars)" in this graph?
Bar graph
Dependent variable
Independent variable
Controlled variable
You want to create a graph that shows your height over a 12-month period. What type of graph will you use? Why?
A line graph because you can put the data points on the graph and see how much you grew over a 12-month period.
Both a line and bar graph would be appropriate because both graphs would be able to show your height over a 12-month period.
A circle graph because we will be able to easily see your height over a 12-month period.
A bar graph because the bars will make it very easy to see how you grow over the months.
What is a dependent variable?
A variable most often found on the x-axis
Dependent variables are only found on pie charts
The variable that changes because another variable changes
The variable the experimenter changes or manipulates
You have been asked to make a graph which represents everyone's favorite video game system in your class. Which type of graph would work best?
Circle
Table
Bar
Line
What part of this data table will be graphed on the Y-AXIS?
The food cooked
Type of barbecue
The time
The temperature
What's the independent variable?
Favorite Color
Color
Number of Students
What's the dependent variable?
Favorite Color
Color
Number of Students
How many students' favorite color is red?
5
6
7
3
What's the majority of students favorite color?
Yellow
Red
Blue
Green
Pink
Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable?
Type of fertilizer
Size of sunflower
Type of sunflower
Dependent variable (DV) label with units is found on the _____ axis
Y-axis
X-axis
Independent variable (IV) label units are found on the _______ axis.
Y-axis
X-axis
What is the dependent variable in this graph?
Which type of graph should be used for the data?
Circle
Bar
Line
Research Question: Does the type of gasoline put in a car affect how fast the car can drive.
What is the independent variable?
Type of gasoline
which car the gas is put into
how fast the car can drive
how much gas is put into the car
How many independent variables should you have in an experiment?
two
as many as possible
four
one
What is the independent variable on this graph?
points scored
Number of hours practicing
How the number of hours practicing affects the points scored
the line
What is the relationship between the variables on this graph?
There is no correlation between the variables
As the points scored increases, then the hours spent decreases.
As the hours spent practicing increases, then the points scored decreases
As the hours spent practicing increases, then the points scored increases
What is the relationship between the variables in the chart?
As the pH of the soil increases, then the average plant growth (cm) decreases.
As the average plant growth changes, then the pH of the soil increases.
As the pH of the soil decreases, then the average plant growth (cm) decreases.
There is no correlation between the pH of the soil, and the average plant growth.
