WorksheetsYear 7 revision - water cycle and resources
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 49mins
What is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface called?
The water cycle
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Which process in the water cycle involves water changing from liquid to gas (water vapour) due to heat from the sun?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Transpiration
Which process in the water cycle involves water vapour cooling and changing back into liquid water, forming clouds?
Condensation
Evaporation
Precipitation
Transpiration
Which process in the water cycle involves water falling from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?
Precipitation
Evaporation
Condensation
Transpiration
Which process in the water cycle involves water collecting in rivers, lakes, oceans, and underground (groundwater)?
Collection
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Which process in the water cycle involves plants releasing water vapour through their leaves?
Transpiration
Condensation
Precipitation
Infiltration
Which process in the water cycle involves water flowing across land into streams, rivers, and oceans?
Runoff
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Which phase is associated with warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean?
El Niño (warm phase)
La Niña (cool phase)
Neutral phase
Monsoon phase
Which phase is associated with cooler ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean?
La Niña (cool phase)
El Niño (warm phase)
Pacific Decadal Oscillation (neutral phase)
Indian Ocean Dipole (positive phase)
Which climate pattern can cause droughts in Australia and flooding in South America?
El Niño
La Niña
Monsoon
Polar Vortex
Which climate pattern can cause flooding and cyclones in Australia?
La Niña
El Niño
Monsoon
Drought
Which climate pattern weakens trade winds?
El Niño
La Niña
Monsoon
Polar Vortex
Which climate pattern strengthens trade winds?
La Niña
El Niño
Monsoon
Polar Vortex
What are natural resources? Fill in the blank: Natural resources are materials from the Earth that humans use to ______ and improve their lives.
survive
paint
dance
fly
Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural resource?
Water
Air
Plastic
Soil
Fill in the blank: Fossil fuels include ______, oil, and natural gas.
coal
wood
sand
water
Which of the following is a mineral or metal?
Iron
Sunlight
Wind
Forests
Sunlight and wind are examples of natural resources.
True
False
What are renewable resources? Fill in the blank: Renewable resources can be replenished ______ over a short period of time.
naturally
artificially
rarely
slowly
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
Solar energy
Coal
Oil
Minerals
Non-renewable resources can be replaced quickly once used.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Non-renewable resources take ______ of years to form.
millions
hundreds
dozens
thousands
What is energy? Fill in the blank: Energy is the ability to do ______.
work
sleep
eat
rest
Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?
Chemical energy
Electrical energy
Water energy
Heat energy
Kinetic energy is movement energy.
True
False
What is solar energy?
Energy from the sun captured by solar panels
Energy from wind turbines
Energy from burning coal
Energy from flowing water
What is wind energy?
Wind turns turbines to generate electricity
Wind is used to heat water directly
Wind is stored in batteries for later use
Wind is used to power cars directly
What is hydro energy?
Moving water generates electricity (dams, rivers)
Energy from burning fossil fuels
Electricity generated from solar panels
Energy produced by wind turbines
What is geothermal energy?
Heat from inside the Earth
Energy from the sun
Energy from wind
Energy from water
What is biomass energy?
Energy from plant and animal waste
Energy from fossil fuels
Energy from solar radiation
Energy from wind movement
Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy?
Solar energy
Wind energy
Coal energy
Biomass energy
What does sustainability mean?
Using resources wisely so they last for future generations.
Using resources as quickly as possible.
Ignoring the needs of future generations.
Wasting resources without thinking.
Name one way to be sustainable.
Reduce, reuse, and recycle materials (or any other listed way)
Use single-use plastics frequently
Waste water and energy unnecessarily
Ignore environmental protection measures
Which of the following is a way to be sustainable?
Use non-renewable energy sources
Conserve water and energy
Waste resources
Destroy habitats
What does it mean to choose sustainable products?
Choose eco-friendly products
Choose products with excessive packaging
Choose products that harm the environment
Choose products that are single-use
Why is it important to plant trees and support reforestation?
To help sustainability and support the environment
To increase noise pollution in cities
To reduce the amount of fresh air available
To decrease the number of animal habitats
Which of the following is NOT a way to be sustainable?
Protect natural habitats
Use renewable energy sources
Waste water
Plant trees
The water cycle is:
the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
the process of plants making food using sunlight.
the movement of air in the atmosphere.
the formation of rocks from magma.
Evaporation is the process in which:
a liquid changes into a gas
a solid changes into a liquid
a gas changes into a solid
a liquid changes into a solid
What happens during condensation?
Water vapor changes into liquid water.
Liquid water changes into water vapor.
Solid ice changes directly into water vapor.
Liquid water freezes into ice.
List four types of precipitation.
Rain, snow, sleet, hail
Rain, fog, dew, mist
Snow, frost, drizzle, cloud
Hail, thunder, lightning, wind
Transpiration is the process of water loss through tiny openings in leaves. Which organisms perform transpiration?
Only plants
Only animals
Both plants and animals
Fungi
6. Runoff is:
the movement of water over the land surface, usually after rainfall
the process of water evaporating from the surface
the absorption of water into the soil
the freezing of water on the ground
The main source of energy that drives the water cycle is:
The Sun
The Moon
Wind energy
Geothermal energy
El Niño is:
a climate phenomenon characterized by the warming of ocean surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean
a type of hurricane that forms in the Atlantic Ocean
a seasonal wind pattern in South Asia
a volcanic eruption event in the Pacific region
El Niño affects Australia's weather by:
causing drier and warmer conditions
bringing heavy rainfall and flooding
leading to cooler temperatures
increasing cyclone activity
La Niña is a climate phenomenon. How is it different from El Niño?
La Niña is characterized by cooler ocean temperatures in the Pacific, while El Niño is characterized by warmer ocean temperatures.
La Niña and El Niño both cause warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific.
La Niña is associated with droughts, while El Niño is associated with floods.
La Niña and El Niño are both names for hurricanes in the Pacific.
La Niña affects Australia's weather by:
causing wetter than average conditions in eastern Australia
causing drier than average conditions in eastern Australia
increasing the frequency of heatwaves in Australia
reducing rainfall across all of Australia
Trade winds and their relation to El Niño and La Niña can be described as:
Trade winds influence the movement of warm water in the Pacific, affecting El Niño and La Niña events.
Trade winds only occur during El Niño events and disappear during La Niña.
Trade winds are unrelated to oceanic phenomena like El Niño and La Niña.
Trade winds cause hurricanes, which then lead to El Niño and La Niña.
Natural resources are:
materials found in nature that are useful to humans
man-made objects used in daily life
products created in factories
items bought from stores
Which of the following lists contains five examples of natural resources?
Water, air, coal, oil, sunlight
Plastic, steel, concrete, glass, rubber
Batteries, computers, cars, televisions, phones
Paper, pencils, books, chairs, desks
The difference between renewable and non-renewable resources is:
Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot.
Non-renewable resources are always environmentally friendly, while renewable resources are not.
Renewable resources are only found underground, while non-renewable resources are found above ground.
Non-renewable resources can be used repeatedly without running out, while renewable resources cannot.
16. Which of the following lists contains only renewable resources?
Solar energy, wind energy, and hydropower
Coal, oil, and natural gas
Uranium, petroleum, and natural gas
Plastic, aluminum, and coal
17. Which of the following are examples of non-renewable resources?
Coal, oil, and natural gas
Solar energy, wind energy, and water
Wood, cotton, and wool
Air, sunlight, and rain
Energy is:
the ability to do work
a type of matter
always visible to the eye
only found in living things
Name four different forms of energy.
Kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical energy
Kinetic, magnetic, solar, and lunar energy
Thermal, electrical, nuclear, and lunar energy
Chemical, lunar, sound, and magnetic energy
Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds. Which of the following is an example of chemical energy?
A battery storing energy
Sunlight
Sound waves
Magnetic field
21. Renewable energy is:
energy that comes from sources that are naturally replenished
energy produced only from fossil fuels
energy that cannot be replaced once used
energy that is always expensive
Solar energy works by:
converting sunlight into electricity using solar panels
using wind turbines to generate power
burning fossil fuels to produce energy
using water to generate electricity
Wind energy generates electricity by:
using wind to turn turbines that generate electricity
burning wind to produce heat and power
using wind to charge batteries directly
capturing sunlight with windmills
Hydro energy is generated by:
Using the energy of moving water to produce electricity
Burning fossil fuels to create steam
Capturing solar rays with panels
Using wind turbines to generate power
25. Which of the following lists includes five types of renewable energy?
Solar, Wind, Hydroelectric, Geothermal, Biomass
Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar
Wind, Oil, Hydroelectric, Coal, Biomass
Geothermal, Nuclear, Solar, Oil, Biomass
26. Sustainability means:
using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations
using resources as quickly as possible
ignoring environmental impacts
focusing only on economic growth
27. It is important to use resources sustainably because:
it helps preserve resources for future generations
it increases pollution and waste
it leads to faster depletion of resources
it makes resources unlimited
28. Select the option that lists four ways you can be more sustainable in your daily life.
Reduce, reuse, recycle, and conserve energy
Use single-use plastics, drive everywhere, waste water, and ignore recycling
Buy only new products, avoid public transport, use excessive packaging, and throw away food
Consume more electricity, avoid composting, use disposable items, and waste resources
29. 'Reduce, reuse, and recycle' means:
using resources wisely, reusing items, and recycling materials to minimize waste
buying more products to increase consumption
throwing away items after single use
ignoring environmental concerns
Using renewable energy can help protect the environment by:
reducing pollution and conserving natural resources
increasing greenhouse gas emissions
depleting fossil fuels faster
causing more environmental damage
The water cycle is:
the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth
the process of turning water into ice only
the way plants absorb water from the soil
the method by which oceans create salt
2. The process of evaporation can be described as:
The change of a liquid into a gas due to heat.
The change of a solid into a liquid due to heat.
The change of a gas into a liquid due to cooling.
The change of a liquid into a solid due to cooling.
3. What happens during condensation?
Water vapor changes into liquid water.
Liquid water changes into water vapor.
Solid ice changes directly into vapor.
Liquid water freezes into ice.
List four types of precipitation.
Rain, snow, sleet, hail
Rain, fog, dew, mist
Snow, frost, drizzle, cloud
Hail, thunder, lightning, wind
Transpiration is the process of water loss through leaves. Which organisms perform transpiration?
Plants
Animals
Fungi
Bacteria
6. Runoff is:
the movement of water over the land surface, usually after rainfall
the process of water evaporating from the surface
the absorption of water into the soil
the freezing of water on the ground
The main source of energy that drives the water cycle is:
The Sun
The Moon
Wind energy
Geothermal energy
El Niño is:
a climate phenomenon characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean
a type of hurricane that forms in the Atlantic Ocean
a seasonal wind pattern in South Asia
a volcanic eruption event in the Pacific Ring of Fire
El Niño affects Australia's weather by:
causing drier and warmer conditions
bringing heavy rainfall and flooding
leading to cooler temperatures
increasing snowfall
La Niña is different from El Niño in which of the following ways?
La Niña is characterized by cooler than normal sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, while El Niño is characterized by warmer than normal sea surface temperatures.
La Niña and El Niño both result in warmer sea surface temperatures in the Pacific.
La Niña causes droughts worldwide, while El Niño causes floods everywhere.
La Niña and El Niño are both names for the same climate phenomenon.
La Niña affects Australia's weather by:
causing wetter conditions and increased rainfall
causing drier conditions and droughts
making temperatures colder than usual
leading to more frequent cyclones
Trade winds and their relation to El Niño and La Niña can be described as:
Trade winds weaken during El Niño and strengthen during La Niña, affecting ocean currents and weather patterns.
Trade winds always blow from west to east, causing El Niño and La Niña.
Trade winds have no impact on El Niño or La Niña events.
Trade winds reverse direction during both El Niño and La Niña.
Natural resources are:
materials found in nature that are used by humans
man-made objects created in factories
products sold in stores
items invented by scientists
14. Which of the following lists contains five examples of natural resources?
Water, air, soil, sunlight, minerals
Plastic, steel, concrete, glass, rubber
Electricity, internet, vehicles, computers, roads
Books, furniture, clothing, toys, paintings
The difference between renewable and non-renewable resources is:
Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot.
Renewable resources are always more expensive than non-renewable resources.
Non-renewable resources are found only underground, while renewable resources are found above ground.
Renewable resources are used only for energy, while non-renewable resources are used for materials.
16. Select three examples of renewable resources from the options below.
Solar energy, wind energy, and hydropower
Coal, oil, and natural gas
Plastic, aluminum, and glass
Uranium, petroleum, and diesel
17. Which of the following are examples of non-renewable resources?
Coal, oil, natural gas
Solar energy, wind energy, water
Wood, cotton, bamboo
Air, sunlight, water vapor
Energy is:
the ability to do work
a type of matter
always visible to the eye
only found in living things
Which of the following lists contains four different forms of energy?
Kinetic, Potential, Thermal, Chemical
Kinetic, Magnetic, Elastic, Gravitational
Thermal, Electrical, Solar, Wind
Chemical, Nuclear, Sound, Light
Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds. Which of the following is an example of chemical energy?
A battery storing energy
Sunlight
Sound waves
Magnetic field
21. Renewable energy is:
energy that comes from sources that are naturally replenished
energy produced from burning fossil fuels
energy that cannot be replaced once used
energy generated only by nuclear power
Solar energy works by:
converting sunlight into electricity using solar panels.
using wind turbines to generate power from sunlight.
burning fossil fuels to produce energy from the sun.
storing moonlight to generate electricity.
23. Wind energy generates electricity by:
using wind to turn turbines, which generate electricity
using solar panels to capture wind energy
burning wind to produce steam
using wind to heat water for electricity
Hydro energy is generated by which of the following methods?
By converting the energy of flowing water into electricity
By burning fossil fuels
By harnessing solar power
By using wind turbines
Which of the following lists includes five types of renewable energy?
Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass
Coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, solar
Wind, coal, hydro, oil, geothermal
Biomass, oil, solar, coal, hydro
Sustainability means:
using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations
using resources as quickly as possible
ignoring environmental impacts
focusing only on economic growth
It is important to use resources sustainably because:
it ensures resources are available for future generations.
it allows unlimited use of resources without consequences.
it makes resources cheaper and more abundant instantly.
it eliminates the need for conservation efforts.
28. Which of the following is a way to be more sustainable in your daily life?
Using reusable bags and bottles
Driving more frequently
Buying single-use plastics
Wasting food regularly
What does it mean to 'reduce, reuse, and recycle'? The three Rs mean: (1) Reduce - use less and buy only what you need to minimise waste, (2) Reuse - find ways to use items again instead of throwing them away (like reusable bags and water bottles), (3) Recycle - process used materials to make new products (like recycling paper, plastic, and glass). This hierarchy helps reduce waste and conserve resources.
They help reduce waste and conserve resources by using less, reusing items, and recycling materials.
They encourage buying more products to increase consumption.
They mean throwing away all used items immediately.
They focus only on recycling and ignore reducing and reusing.
Using renewable energy can help protect the environment by:
Reducing pollution and conserving natural resources.
Increasing the use of fossil fuels.
Causing more greenhouse gas emissions.
Depleting non-renewable resources faster.
