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Earth Science Assessment

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which layer of soil contains the most organic matter and nutrients?

a)

Bedrock

b)

Topsoil

c)

Subsoil

d)

Parent material

2.

What is the primary cause of soil degradation worldwide?

a)

Natural disasters

b)

Poor farming practices

c)

Animal activity

d)

Temperature changes

3.

Which of these is an example of a luminous object?

a)

Moon

b)

Stars

c)

Planets

d)

Clouds

4.

What term describes the average weather conditions in an area over a long period?

a)

Forecast

b)

Season

c)

Weather

d)

Climate

5.

Which soil type is best for growing most plants?

a)

Clay soil

b)

Sandy soil

c)

Loam soil

d)

Silt soil

6.

What is a major human activity that contributes to air pollution?

a)

Walking

b)

Factory emissions

c)

Reading

d)

Gardening

7.

Which environment type is characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperatures?

a)

Tundra

b)

Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Grassland

8.

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

a)

Weather describes long-term patterns

b)

Climate describes daily conditions

c)

Weather describes short-term conditions

d)

They are exactly the same

9.

Which of these is NOT a non-luminous object?

a)

The Sun

b)

A book

c)

A mirror

d)

A wall

10.

What causes soil erosion?

a)

Tree planting

b)

Wind and water

c)

Composting

d)

Crop rotation

11.

Which human activity helps protect the environment?

a)

Burning fossil fuels

b)

Recycling

c)

Deforestation

d)

Using plastic bags

12.

What is the bottom layer of soil called?

a)

Humus

b)

Subsoil

c)

Topsoil

d)

Bedrock

13.

Which factor does NOT affect climate?

a)

Latitude

b)

Television shows

c)

Ocean currents

d)

Elevation

14.

What is a consequence of deforestation?

a)

Increased soil erosion

b)

Better air quality

c)

More wildlife habitat

d)

Reduced flooding

15.

Which soil property determines how well it holds water?

a)

Color

b)

Texture

c)

Temperature

d)

Age

16.

What is an example of a positive human impact on the environment?

a)

Creating national parks

b)

Overfishing

c)

Mining

d)

Littering

17.

Which environment is characterized by tall trees and high rainfall?

a)

Desert

b)

Tundra

c)

Rainforest

d)

Savanna

18.

What is the main cause of global climate change?

a)

Solar flares

b)

Greenhouse gases

c)

Ocean tides

d)

Earth's rotation

19.

Which describes soil compaction?

a)

Soil becoming looser

b)

Soil particles pressing together

c)

Soil gaining nutrients

d)

Soil becoming wetter

20.

What is the best way to prevent soil erosion?

a)

Removing plants

b)

Adding chemicals

c)

Planting vegetation

d)

Paving surfaces