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David Yr 9 Geography Exam revision 1st term

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Major groups of rocks
a)
sedimentary and igneous
b)
sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic
c)
metamorphic and sedimentary
2.
A rock that forms from magma
a)
igneous
b)
sedimentary
c)
metamorphic
3.
Mixture of molten rock and gases that form underground
a)
lava
b)
magma
c)
sedimentary
4.
magma that flows onto the surface
a)
Lava
b)
sedimentary
c)
metamorphic
5.
Intrusive rocks
a)
Forms at earth's surface
b)
Has a fine-grained texture
c)
Forms underground
6.
Extrusive rocks
a)
Forms underground
b)
Has a coarse-grained texture
c)
Cools quickly
7.
The process of _____ breaks down rock at Earth's surface.
a)
weathering
b)
clastic rocks
c)
chemical reaction
8.
When sediment squeezed and cemented together
a)
sedimentary rock
b)
igneous rock
c)
metamorphic rocks
9.
Clastic rocks, organic rocks, and chemical rocks
a)
sedimentary rocks
b)
igneous rocks
c)
metamorphic rocks
10.
Sedimentary rocks formed from broken fragments of other rocks 
a)
clastic
b)
chemical
c)
organic
11.
Minerals that precipitate out of solution
a)
clastic rocks
b)
chemical rocks
c)
organic rocks
12.

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

d)

Transportation

13.

The movement of sediments to a new location

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

d)

Oxidation

14.

The dropping off of sediments

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

d)

Oxidation

15.

This type of weathering breaks down rock WITHOUT changing chemical composition

a)

Chemical Weathering

b)

Physical Weathering

c)

Erosion

d)

Deposition

16.

This type of weathering breaks down rock by changing chemical composition

a)

Chemical Weathering

b)

Physical Weathering

c)

Erosion

d)

Deposition

17.

This type of physical weathering breaks down rock by hitting into each other

a)

Exfoliation

b)

Root Action

c)

Abrasion

d)

Ice Wedging

18.

This type of physical weathering occurs when plants break apart rock

a)

Exfoliation

b)

Root Action

c)

Abrasion

d)

Ice Wedging

19.

This type of physical weathering occurs when water seeps into cracks and freezes

a)

Exfoliation

b)

Root Action

c)

Abrasion

d)

Ice Wedging

20.

Ice can break apart rocks because...

a)

It's really cold

b)

It's really sharp

c)

Water expands when it freezes

d)

Water contracts when it freezes

21.

Chemical weathering occurs most where it is...

a)

warm and humid

b)

cold and humid

c)

warm and dry

d)

cold and dry

22.

Rocks starting to rust because of their iron content is...

a)

Hydration (a form of chemical weathering)

b)

Carbonation (a form of chemical weathering)

c)

Exfoliation (a form of physical weathering)

d)

Oxidation (a form of chemical weathering)

23.

Caves will form in limestone because...

a)

acidic water dissolves the calcite in limestone

b)

the oxidation of calcite in limestone

c)

water freezes inside the cracks of limestone and expands to create caves

24.

Which is not an agent of Erosion?

a)

Carbonation

b)

Wind

c)

Water

d)

Gravity

25.

What type of weathering occurs in rivers?

a)

Wind

b)

Frost Action

c)

Abrasion

d)

Oxidation

26.

Banding and Wavy, Distorted Layers are traits associated with

a)

Igneous Rocks

b)

Metamorphic Rocks

c)

Sedimentary Rocks

27.

Flat Horizontal Layers, Looking & Feeling Like Made of Sediments, and Fossils are all traits associated with

a)

Igneous Rocks

b)

Metamorphic Rocks

c)

Sedimentary Rocks

28.

Intergrown Crystals, Glassy Texture, or Gas Pockets are all traits associated with

a)

Igneous Rocks

b)

Metamorphic Rocks

c)

Sedimentary Rocks

29.
Natural resources are
a)
renewable.
b)
nonrenewable.
c)
resources that exist without actions of humankind. 
d)
resources produced by humans from using biotic and abiotic factors found in nature.
30.
Natural Resources are
a)
Materials that are found on Earth that people use. 
b)
Rocks that contain metal
c)
Resources that are continually being replaced and will not run out.
d)
Resources that cannot be replaced quickly enough to keep from running out. 
31.
A Fossil Fuel is
a)
Materials that are found on Earth that people use
b)
Rock that contains metal 
c)
Fuels that formed years ago from the remains of things that lived millions of years ago.
d)
Resources that cannot be replaced quickly enough to keep from running out. 
32.
Non renewable resources are
a)
Materials that are found on Earth that people use.
b)
Rock that contains metal
c)
Fuels that formed from the remains of things that lived millions of years ago
d)
Resources that cannot be replaced quickly enough to keep from running out. 
33.
Ore is
a)
Materials that are found on Earth that people use
b)
Rock that contains metal
c)
Fuels that formed from the remains of things that lived millions of years ago.
d)
Resources that are constantly being replaced and will not run out. 
34.
Which is a renewable Resource
a)
Coal
b)
Gasoline
c)
Ore
d)
Crops
35.
Which of the following means of transportation uses a renewable resource for its energy source?
a)
solar powered car
b)
coal powered steam train
c)
natural gas car
d)
gasoline truck
36.

Which layer of soil has low organic material and has clay in the form of aluminum and iron compounds?

a)

Topsoil

b)

Bedrock

c)

Subsoil

37.

Which layer of soil contains lots of roots and minerals for growing plants?

a)

Topsoil

b)

Subsoil

c)

Bedrock

38.

Which layer of soil is on bottom?

a)

Topsoil

b)

Subsoil

c)

Bedrock

39.

The soil horizons are different from each other based on their

a)

Chemical and physical features.

b)

Physical features mainly color and texture.

c)

Chemical features only.

40.

Soil is a loose mixture of:

a)

Organic materials.

b)

Organic and inorganic materials.

c)

Dead and decaying micro organisms.

41.

The layer which is poor in organic matter is known as:

a)

Topsoil

b)

Subsoil

c)

O layer

42.

The rate of weathering and formation of soil is determined by :

a)

Number of micro organisms present in the soil.

b)

Temperature and rainfall.

c)

The types of rocks.

43.

What happen in the first process of soil formation?

a)

Sediments and tiny rock particles deposits.

b)

Weathered rocks are worn away.

c)

Sediments accumulates.

44.

Soil productivity can be increased by the addition of

a)

Nutrients

Organic Matter

Water

b)

Air

Water

Vitamins

c)

Organic Matter

Air

Lead

45.

What is the movement of soil from one place to another?

a)

Deposition

b)

Erosion

c)

Discharge

46.

The topmost horizon contains partially decomposed organic matter that releases (a)   back into the soil.

47.

(a)   is the type of soil used most often with plants and on farms. It is a mixture of clay, sand and silt.

48.

What type of erosion involves wind?

a)

Sheet erosion

b)

Rill erosion

c)

Gully erosion

d)

Sandblows

49.

 __________ is an energy resource that will run out in the next several hundred years.

a)

Renewable Energy Resource

b)

Fossil Fuels

c)

Non Renewable Energy Resource

d)

Forever Fuels

50.

__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.

a)

Renewable Energy Resource

b)

Fossil Fuel

c)

Nonrenewable Energy Resource

d)

Forever Fuel

51.

Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources if they are still forming beneath the surface today?

a)

They are being formed as a type of methane which we cannot use.

b)

The fossil fuels are being broken down by a natural process.

c)

They are being formed too far beneath the surface.

d)

We are depleting the fossil fuels much faster than they can form.

52.

Type of energy that comes from the movement of the air.

a)

Solar Energy

b)

Geothermal Energy

c)

Hydroelectric Energy

d)

Wind Energy

53.

Type of energy that is generated from the heat stored in the Earth.

a)

Tidal Wave Energy

b)

Geothermal Energy

c)

Hydraulic Energy

d)

Solar Energy

54.

Why are fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas called nonrenewable resources?

a)

They can never be replaced.

b)

They can be recycled.

c)

They cannot be easily replaced.

d)

They can be made in factories.

55.

 

Which example describes the use of a nonrenewable energy resource?

a)

Gasoline is used to fuel a car.

b)

Water is released through a dam.

c)

Sunlight is used to heat a home.

d)

Wind turbines spin to generate electricity.

56.

Tourism is:

a)

A small but growing industry

b)

A primary industry

c)

One of the world's largest industries

57.

Areas which are growing most quickly in terms of arrivals from tourism are:

a)

Asia and the Middle East

b)

Antarctica

c)

Europe

58.

How does affluence affect tourism?

a)

The internet allows us to book holidays easily

b)

Package holidays are easy to book

c)

More disposable income means people have more to spend

59.

How has peoples' awareness of holidays been increased?

a)

TV advertising

b)

Package holiday availability

c)

Higher disposable income

60.

How does increased car ownership affect tourism?

a)

It increases tourist numbers

b)

It decreases tourist numbers

c)

It has no effect

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