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WorksheetsQ4 Study Guide 8th Grade
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 23mins
natural resource
a material or substance found in nature that people can use.
a man-made product used for building and manufacturing.
a machine that produces energy from fuel.
a type of technology used to generate power.
renewable resource
a resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up.
a resource that takes millions of years to form.
a resource that can be naturally replenished over time.
a resource that is always available in unlimited supply.
non-renewable resource
a resource that can be naturally replenished over time.
a resource that is always available in unlimited supply.
a resource that is constantly regenerated by natural processes.
a resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up.
energy source that is formed over millions of years from the remains of dead organisms
solar energy
fossil fuels
wind energy
biomass
What is the importance of natural resources?
they are unlimited and never run out
they provide materials and energy necessary for human survival and development
they only benefit the environment, not humans
they are only used for decorative purposes
factors that affect how natural resources are distributed across the Earth
climate, Earth’s history, and geological processes
human population size and preferences
random chance and human decisions
the Earth's gravitational pull
Humans affect the natural resource distribution on Earth by
humans have no impact on the distribution of natural resources.
through activities like mining, deforestation, and resource extraction, humans can influence the availability and accessibility of resources.
by changing the Earth's orbit and rotation.
natural resources are solely determined by the Earth's natural processes.
Are geologic processes, including tectonic plate boundaries, responsible for where metals and minerals are found?
tectonic plate boundaries create specific conditions where metals and minerals are concentrated, like in volcanoes
tectonic plates prevent the formation of metals and minerals
geologic processes have no impact on where metals and minerals are found
metals and minerals are only found in the ocean, not near plate boundaries
What are the impacts of extracting natural resources on Earth's systems?
it has no effect on Earth's systems
only affects the atmosphere but not the oceans or land.
improves Earth's systems by promoting balance and sustainability.
leads to habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, pollution, and changes in climate patterns.
Does Earth's history have an affect where fossil fuels are found?
fossil fuels are evenly distributed across the Earth.
Earth's history has no effect on the location of fossil fuels.
fossil fuels form only in regions with recent volcanic activity.
fossil fuels are found in areas where ancient plants and animals were buried millions of years ago
Resources that increase in use when human population increase are
the number of continents on Earth
the amount of sunlight reaching the planet
energy, water, waste, and food consumption
the speed of the Earth's rotation
Human impacts on the hydrosphere?
increased rainfall
creation of new oceans through urban development
decreased evaporation due to deforestation
increased use of water and pollution of water bodies
Human impacts on the geosphere?
mining and excavation, which alter the Earth's surface.
increased volcanic activity due to human actions.
natural earthquakes caused by human development.
formation of new mountain ranges by urban expansion.
human effect on the environment that is more noticeable in the long term
air pollution from driving a car for one day
climate change caused by decades of fossil fuel use
littering in a local park
noise pollution from a single concert
Earth, Moon, and Sun spinning on their axis is called
tilting
rotating
revolving
orbiting
The position and motion of the Sun, Moon, and Earth impacts
seasons, tides, moon phases, eclipses
mountains, rivers, tides, waves
clouds, rain, wind, storms
volcanoes, earthquakes, plate movement
The force that pulls objects toward each other
magnetism
gravity
friction
inertia
How does Earth’s move through space?
It floats without moving.
It only spins in place.
It rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
It stays still while the Sun moves around it.
When does the winter solstice happen?
June 21 or 22
December 21 or 22
March 21 or 22
September 22 or 23
How many degrees is earth tilted?
45 degrees
90 degrees
23.5 degrees
15 degrees
As the Earth travels around the Sun, the part of Earth where the most direct rays hit _________
changes
stays the same
is always the equator
is always the poles
When is the summer solstice?
March 21 or 22
June 21 or 22
September 22 or 23
December 21 or 22
When is the autumnal equinox?
March 21 or 22
September 22 or 23
June 21 or 22
December 21 or 22
What is the orbital movement of an object around another object called?
rotation
revolution
reflection
refraction
If it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is ________ in the Southern Hemisphere.
spring
autumn
summer
winter
The rotational period of the moon is the same as its revolution around the Earth. Because of this, from here, we always
see both sides of the Moon
see the same side of the Moon
see only the dark side of the Moon
never see the Moon
An equinox happens twice a year between the ______ and the ________.
North Pole / South Pole
sun / moon
summer solstice / winter solstice
spring / fall
When is the vernal equinox?
December 21 or 22
September 22 or 23
June 21 or 22
March 21 or 22
Describe the Sun's role in our solar system.
The Sun orbits the Earth.
The Sun is one of many moons in our solar system.
The Sun is at the center of our solar system, and all planets orbit around it.
The Sun moves around all the planets in the solar system.
Why is gravity between the Sun and Earth important for life on our planet?
It keeps the Earth spinning faster to create more sunlight.
It pulls the Earth close enough to the Sun to burn the surface.
It keeps the Earth at a distance where temperatures are suitable for life.
It pushes the Earth away from the Sun to prevent overheating.
Distinguishing factors of the inner planets and the outer planets?
Inner planets have more moons.
Inner planets are made mostly of gas.
Inner planets are smaller and rocky, while outer planets are larger and gaseous.
Outer planets are closer to the Sun than inner planets.
Which of these are gas giants?
Earth, Mars, and Venus
Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune
Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus
Mercury, Venus, and Earth
Why is Earth able to support life compared to other planets?
It is the largest planet in the solar system.
It has no atmosphere.
It is the hottest planet.
It has liquid water, a breathable atmosphere, and a suitable temperature range.
Which planet has the shortest year?
Earth
Mercury
Mars
Venus
Which are terrestrial planets
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Earth, Jupiter, Neptune, Mars
Venus, Saturn, Earth, Uranus
Describe a dwarf planet.
What is a dwarf planet?
A dwarf planet is smaller than a regular planet and does not orbit the Sun.
A dwarf planet orbits the Sun and is spherical but hasn't cleared its orbital path.
A dwarf planet is a large asteroid with an irregular shape.
A dwarf planet is a noon that orbits another planet.
The primary characteristic of a comet:
It is a large planet made of ice and gas.
It is a rocky object that orbits the Sun.
It is a small icy body that forms a glowing tail when it gets close to the Sun.
It is a solid asteroid with a regular orbit.
difference between a meteor and a meteorite?
A meteor is a small asteroid that orbits the Earth, while a meteorite is a large planet.
A meteor is a piece of rock that burns up in Earth's atmosphere, while a meteorite is a rock that hits the Earth’s surface.
A meteor is a large rock that crashes into Earth, while a meteorite is the light streak caused by a falling rock.
A meteor is a glowing comet, while a meteorite is a satellite that orbits the Sun.
difference between an asteroid and a comet?
An asteroid is made mostly of ice, while a comet is made mostly of rock.
An asteroid is a rocky object, usually located in the asteroid belt, while a comet is an icy body that forms a tail when it gets close to the Sun.
An asteroid orbits the Earth, while a comet orbits the Sun.
An asteroid is a piece of a planet, while a comet is a moon.
