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WorksheetsLevel 8 Earth Pre-test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What causes the different seasons on Earth?
The distance of Earth from the Sun
The tilt of Earth's axis
The speed of Earth's rotation
The shape of Earth's orbit
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
Coal
Natural gas
Solar energy
Oil
What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Sedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
Fossiliferous
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
Wind energy
Geothermal energy
Biomass
Uranium
What is the main cause of a solar eclipse?
The Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon
The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth
The Sun passing between the Earth and the Moon
The Earth passing between the Moon and the Sun
Which type of rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles?
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Volcanic
What is the main cause of a lunar eclipse?
The Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon
The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth
The Sun passing between the Earth and the Moon
The Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun
Which of the following processes can transform sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?
Melting
Erosion
Heat and pressure
Cooling
Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?
Granite
Basalt
Limestone
Marble
What is the primary reason for the occurrence of tides on Earth?
The rotation of the Earth
The gravitational pull of the Sun
The gravitational pull of the Moon
The wind patterns on Earth
Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?
Sandstone
Shale
Granite
Slate
Which of the following is a characteristic of metamorphic rocks?
They are formed from molten material
They contain fossils
They have been altered by heat and pressure
They are formed by the deposition of material
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
Hydroelectric power
Wind power
Petroleum
Tidal energy
What is the main reason for the phases of the Moon?
The Earth's shadow on the Moon
The Moon's rotation on its axis
The Moon's orbit around the Earth
The Sun's position relative to the Moon
Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?
Basalt
Quartzite
Limestone
Sandstone
