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Year 7 revision - water cycle and resources

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface called?

a)

The water cycle

b)

Evaporation

c)

Condensation

d)

Precipitation

2.

Which process in the water cycle involves water changing from liquid to gas (water vapour) due to heat from the sun?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Transpiration

3.

Which process in the water cycle involves water vapour cooling and changing back into liquid water, forming clouds?

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Transpiration

4.

Which process in the water cycle involves water falling from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

a)

Precipitation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Condensation

d)

Transpiration

5.

Which process in the water cycle involves water collecting in rivers, lakes, oceans, and underground (groundwater)?

a)

Collection

b)

Evaporation

c)

Condensation

d)

Precipitation

6.

Which process in the water cycle involves plants releasing water vapour through their leaves?

a)

Transpiration

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Infiltration

7.

Which process in the water cycle involves water flowing across land into streams, rivers, and oceans?

a)

Runoff

b)

Evaporation

c)

Condensation

d)

Precipitation

8.

Which phase is associated with warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean?

a)

El Niño (warm phase)

b)

La Niña (cool phase)

c)

Neutral phase

d)

Monsoon phase

9.

Which phase is associated with cooler ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean?

a)

La Niña (cool phase)

b)

El Niño (warm phase)

c)

Pacific Decadal Oscillation (neutral phase)

d)

Indian Ocean Dipole (positive phase)

10.

Which climate pattern can cause droughts in Australia and flooding in South America?

a)

El Niño

b)

La Niña

c)

Monsoon

d)

Polar Vortex

11.

Which climate pattern can cause flooding and cyclones in Australia?

a)

La Niña

b)

El Niño

c)

Monsoon

d)

Drought

12.

Which climate pattern weakens trade winds?

a)

El Niño

b)

La Niña

c)

Monsoon

d)

Polar Vortex

13.

Which climate pattern strengthens trade winds?

a)

La Niña

b)

El Niño

c)

Monsoon

d)

Polar Vortex

14.

What are natural resources? Fill in the blank: Natural resources are materials from the Earth that humans use to ______ and improve their lives.

a)

survive

b)

paint

c)

dance

d)

fly

15.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural resource?

a)

Water

b)

Air

c)

Plastic

d)

Soil

16.

Fill in the blank: Fossil fuels include ______, oil, and natural gas.

a)

coal

b)

wood

c)

sand

d)

water

17.

Which of the following is a mineral or metal?

a)

Iron

b)

Sunlight

c)

Wind

d)

Forests

18.

Sunlight and wind are examples of natural resources.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

What are renewable resources? Fill in the blank: Renewable resources can be replenished ______ over a short period of time.

a)

naturally

b)

artificially

c)

rarely

d)

slowly

20.

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

a)

Solar energy

b)

Coal

c)

Oil

d)

Minerals

21.

Non-renewable resources can be replaced quickly once used.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Fill in the blank: Non-renewable resources take ______ of years to form.

a)

millions

b)

hundreds

c)

dozens

d)

thousands

23.

What is energy? Fill in the blank: Energy is the ability to do ______.

a)

work

b)

sleep

c)

eat

d)

rest

24.

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

a)

Chemical energy

b)

Electrical energy

c)

Water energy

d)

Heat energy

25.

Kinetic energy is movement energy.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

What is solar energy?

a)

Energy from the sun captured by solar panels

b)

Energy from wind turbines

c)

Energy from burning coal

d)

Energy from flowing water

27.

What is wind energy?

a)

Wind turns turbines to generate electricity

b)

Wind is used to heat water directly

c)

Wind is stored in batteries for later use

d)

Wind is used to power cars directly

28.

What is hydro energy?

a)

Moving water generates electricity (dams, rivers)

b)

Energy from burning fossil fuels

c)

Electricity generated from solar panels

d)

Energy produced by wind turbines

29.

What is geothermal energy?

a)

Heat from inside the Earth

b)

Energy from the sun

c)

Energy from wind

d)

Energy from water

30.

What is biomass energy?

a)

Energy from plant and animal waste

b)

Energy from fossil fuels

c)

Energy from solar radiation

d)

Energy from wind movement

31.

Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy?

a)

Solar energy

b)

Wind energy

c)

Coal energy

d)

Biomass energy

32.

What does sustainability mean?

a)

Using resources wisely so they last for future generations.

b)

Using resources as quickly as possible.

c)

Ignoring the needs of future generations.

d)

Wasting resources without thinking.

33.

Name one way to be sustainable.

a)

Reduce, reuse, and recycle materials (or any other listed way)

b)

Use single-use plastics frequently

c)

Waste water and energy unnecessarily

d)

Ignore environmental protection measures

34.

Which of the following is a way to be sustainable?

a)

Use non-renewable energy sources

b)

Conserve water and energy

c)

Waste resources

d)

Destroy habitats

35.

What does it mean to choose sustainable products?

a)

Choose eco-friendly products

b)

Choose products with excessive packaging

c)

Choose products that harm the environment

d)

Choose products that are single-use

36.

Why is it important to plant trees and support reforestation?

a)

To help sustainability and support the environment

b)

To increase noise pollution in cities

c)

To reduce the amount of fresh air available

d)

To decrease the number of animal habitats

37.

Which of the following is NOT a way to be sustainable?

a)

Protect natural habitats

b)

Use renewable energy sources

c)

Waste water

d)

Plant trees

38.

The water cycle is:

a)

the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

b)

the process of plants making food using sunlight.

c)

the movement of air in the atmosphere.

d)

the formation of rocks from magma.

39.

Evaporation is the process in which:

a)

a liquid changes into a gas

b)

a solid changes into a liquid

c)

a gas changes into a solid

d)

a liquid changes into a solid

40.

What happens during condensation?

a)

Water vapor changes into liquid water.

b)

Liquid water changes into water vapor.

c)

Solid ice changes directly into water vapor.

d)

Liquid water freezes into ice.

41.

List four types of precipitation.

a)

Rain, snow, sleet, hail

b)

Rain, fog, dew, mist

c)

Snow, frost, drizzle, cloud

d)

Hail, thunder, lightning, wind

42.

Transpiration is the process of water loss through tiny openings in leaves. Which organisms perform transpiration?

a)

Only plants

b)

Only animals

c)

Both plants and animals

d)

Fungi

43.

6. Runoff is:

a)

the movement of water over the land surface, usually after rainfall

b)

the process of water evaporating from the surface

c)

the absorption of water into the soil

d)

the freezing of water on the ground

44.

The main source of energy that drives the water cycle is:

a)

The Sun

b)

The Moon

c)

Wind energy

d)

Geothermal energy

45.

El Niño is:

a)

a climate phenomenon characterized by the warming of ocean surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean

b)

a type of hurricane that forms in the Atlantic Ocean

c)

a seasonal wind pattern in South Asia

d)

a volcanic eruption event in the Pacific region

46.

El Niño affects Australia's weather by:

a)

causing drier and warmer conditions

b)

bringing heavy rainfall and flooding

c)

leading to cooler temperatures

d)

increasing cyclone activity

47.

La Niña is a climate phenomenon. How is it different from El Niño?

a)

La Niña is characterized by cooler ocean temperatures in the Pacific, while El Niño is characterized by warmer ocean temperatures.

b)

La Niña and El Niño both cause warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific.

c)

La Niña is associated with droughts, while El Niño is associated with floods.

d)

La Niña and El Niño are both names for hurricanes in the Pacific.

48.

La Niña affects Australia's weather by:

a)

causing wetter than average conditions in eastern Australia

b)

causing drier than average conditions in eastern Australia

c)

increasing the frequency of heatwaves in Australia

d)

reducing rainfall across all of Australia

49.

Trade winds and their relation to El Niño and La Niña can be described as:

a)

Trade winds influence the movement of warm water in the Pacific, affecting El Niño and La Niña events.

b)

Trade winds only occur during El Niño events and disappear during La Niña.

c)

Trade winds are unrelated to oceanic phenomena like El Niño and La Niña.

d)

Trade winds cause hurricanes, which then lead to El Niño and La Niña.

50.

Natural resources are:

a)

materials found in nature that are useful to humans

b)

man-made objects used in daily life

c)

products created in factories

d)

items bought from stores

51.

Which of the following lists contains five examples of natural resources?

a)

Water, air, coal, oil, sunlight

b)

Plastic, steel, concrete, glass, rubber

c)

Batteries, computers, cars, televisions, phones

d)

Paper, pencils, books, chairs, desks

52.

The difference between renewable and non-renewable resources is:

a)

Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot.

b)

Non-renewable resources are always environmentally friendly, while renewable resources are not.

c)

Renewable resources are only found underground, while non-renewable resources are found above ground.

d)

Non-renewable resources can be used repeatedly without running out, while renewable resources cannot.

53.

16. Which of the following lists contains only renewable resources?

a)

Solar energy, wind energy, and hydropower

b)

Coal, oil, and natural gas

c)

Uranium, petroleum, and natural gas

d)

Plastic, aluminum, and coal

54.

17. Which of the following are examples of non-renewable resources?

a)

Coal, oil, and natural gas

b)

Solar energy, wind energy, and water

c)

Wood, cotton, and wool

d)

Air, sunlight, and rain

55.

Energy is:

a)

the ability to do work

b)

a type of matter

c)

always visible to the eye

d)

only found in living things

56.

Name four different forms of energy.

a)

Kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical energy

b)

Kinetic, magnetic, solar, and lunar energy

c)

Thermal, electrical, nuclear, and lunar energy

d)

Chemical, lunar, sound, and magnetic energy

57.

Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds. Which of the following is an example of chemical energy?

a)

A battery storing energy

b)

Sunlight

c)

Sound waves

d)

Magnetic field

58.

21. Renewable energy is:

a)

energy that comes from sources that are naturally replenished

b)

energy produced only from fossil fuels

c)

energy that cannot be replaced once used

d)

energy that is always expensive

59.

Solar energy works by:

a)

converting sunlight into electricity using solar panels

b)

using wind turbines to generate power

c)

burning fossil fuels to produce energy

d)

using water to generate electricity

60.

Wind energy generates electricity by:

a)

using wind to turn turbines that generate electricity

b)

burning wind to produce heat and power

c)

using wind to charge batteries directly

d)

capturing sunlight with windmills

61.

Hydro energy is generated by:

a)

Using the energy of moving water to produce electricity

b)

Burning fossil fuels to create steam

c)

Capturing solar rays with panels

d)

Using wind turbines to generate power

62.

25. Which of the following lists includes five types of renewable energy?

a)

Solar, Wind, Hydroelectric, Geothermal, Biomass

b)

Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar

c)

Wind, Oil, Hydroelectric, Coal, Biomass

d)

Geothermal, Nuclear, Solar, Oil, Biomass

63.

26. Sustainability means:

a)

using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations

b)

using resources as quickly as possible

c)

ignoring environmental impacts

d)

focusing only on economic growth

64.

27. It is important to use resources sustainably because:

a)

it helps preserve resources for future generations

b)

it increases pollution and waste

c)

it leads to faster depletion of resources

d)

it makes resources unlimited

65.

28. Select the option that lists four ways you can be more sustainable in your daily life.

a)

Reduce, reuse, recycle, and conserve energy

b)

Use single-use plastics, drive everywhere, waste water, and ignore recycling

c)

Buy only new products, avoid public transport, use excessive packaging, and throw away food

d)

Consume more electricity, avoid composting, use disposable items, and waste resources

66.

29. 'Reduce, reuse, and recycle' means:

a)

using resources wisely, reusing items, and recycling materials to minimize waste

b)

buying more products to increase consumption

c)

throwing away items after single use

d)

ignoring environmental concerns

67.

Using renewable energy can help protect the environment by:

a)

reducing pollution and conserving natural resources

b)

increasing greenhouse gas emissions

c)

depleting fossil fuels faster

d)

causing more environmental damage

68.

The water cycle is:

a)

the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth

b)

the process of turning water into ice only

c)

the way plants absorb water from the soil

d)

the method by which oceans create salt

69.

2. The process of evaporation can be described as:

a)

The change of a liquid into a gas due to heat.

b)

The change of a solid into a liquid due to heat.

c)

The change of a gas into a liquid due to cooling.

d)

The change of a liquid into a solid due to cooling.

70.

3. What happens during condensation?

a)

Water vapor changes into liquid water.

b)

Liquid water changes into water vapor.

c)

Solid ice changes directly into vapor.

d)

Liquid water freezes into ice.

71.

List four types of precipitation.

a)

Rain, snow, sleet, hail

b)

Rain, fog, dew, mist

c)

Snow, frost, drizzle, cloud

d)

Hail, thunder, lightning, wind

72.

Transpiration is the process of water loss through leaves. Which organisms perform transpiration?

a)

Plants

b)

Animals

c)

Fungi

d)

Bacteria

73.

6. Runoff is:

a)

the movement of water over the land surface, usually after rainfall

b)

the process of water evaporating from the surface

c)

the absorption of water into the soil

d)

the freezing of water on the ground

74.

The main source of energy that drives the water cycle is:

a)

The Sun

b)

The Moon

c)

Wind energy

d)

Geothermal energy

75.

El Niño is:

a)

a climate phenomenon characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean

b)

a type of hurricane that forms in the Atlantic Ocean

c)

a seasonal wind pattern in South Asia

d)

a volcanic eruption event in the Pacific Ring of Fire

76.

El Niño affects Australia's weather by:

a)

causing drier and warmer conditions

b)

bringing heavy rainfall and flooding

c)

leading to cooler temperatures

d)

increasing snowfall

77.

La Niña is different from El Niño in which of the following ways?

a)

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.

b)

La Niña and El Niño both result in warmer sea surface temperatures in the Pacific.

c)

La Niña causes droughts worldwide, while El Niño causes floods everywhere.

d)

La Niña and El Niño are both names for the same climate phenomenon.

78.

La Niña affects Australia's weather by:

a)

causing wetter conditions and increased rainfall

b)

causing drier conditions and droughts

c)

making temperatures colder than usual

d)

leading to more frequent cyclones

79.

Trade winds and their relation to El Niño and La Niña can be described as:

a)

Trade winds weaken during El Niño and strengthen during La Niña, affecting ocean currents and weather patterns.

b)

Trade winds always blow from west to east, causing El Niño and La Niña.

c)

Trade winds have no impact on El Niño or La Niña events.

d)

Trade winds reverse direction during both El Niño and La Niña.

80.

Natural resources are:

a)

materials found in nature that are used by humans

b)

man-made objects created in factories

c)

products sold in stores

d)

items invented by scientists

81.

14. Which of the following lists contains five examples of natural resources?

a)

Water, air, soil, sunlight, minerals

b)

Plastic, steel, concrete, glass, rubber

c)

Electricity, internet, vehicles, computers, roads

d)

Books, furniture, clothing, toys, paintings

82.

The difference between renewable and non-renewable resources is:

a)

Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot.

b)

Renewable resources are always more expensive than non-renewable resources.

c)

Non-renewable resources are found only underground, while renewable resources are found above ground.

d)

Renewable resources are used only for energy, while non-renewable resources are used for materials.

83.

16. Select three examples of renewable resources from the options below.

a)

Solar energy, wind energy, and hydropower

b)

Coal, oil, and natural gas

c)

Plastic, aluminum, and glass

d)

Uranium, petroleum, and diesel

84.

17. Which of the following are examples of non-renewable resources?

a)

Coal, oil, natural gas

b)

Solar energy, wind energy, water

c)

Wood, cotton, bamboo

d)

Air, sunlight, water vapor

85.

Energy is:

a)

the ability to do work

b)

a type of matter

c)

always visible to the eye

d)

only found in living things

86.

Which of the following lists contains four different forms of energy?

a)

Kinetic, Potential, Thermal, Chemical

b)

Kinetic, Magnetic, Elastic, Gravitational

c)

Thermal, Electrical, Solar, Wind

d)

Chemical, Nuclear, Sound, Light

87.

Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds. Which of the following is an example of chemical energy?

a)

A battery storing energy

b)

Sunlight

c)

Sound waves

d)

Magnetic field

88.

21. Renewable energy is:

a)

energy that comes from sources that are naturally replenished

b)

energy produced from burning fossil fuels

c)

energy that cannot be replaced once used

d)

energy generated only by nuclear power

89.

Solar energy works by:

a)

converting sunlight into electricity using solar panels.

b)

using wind turbines to generate power from sunlight.

c)

burning fossil fuels to produce energy from the sun.

d)

storing moonlight to generate electricity.

90.

23. Wind energy generates electricity by:

a)

using wind to turn turbines, which generate electricity

b)

using solar panels to capture wind energy

c)

burning wind to produce steam

d)

using wind to heat water for electricity

91.

Hydro energy is generated by which of the following methods?

a)

By converting the energy of flowing water into electricity

b)

By burning fossil fuels

c)

By harnessing solar power

d)

By using wind turbines

92.

Which of the following lists includes five types of renewable energy?

a)

Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass

b)

Coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, solar

c)

Wind, coal, hydro, oil, geothermal

d)

Biomass, oil, solar, coal, hydro

93.

Sustainability means:

a)

using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations

b)

using resources as quickly as possible

c)

ignoring environmental impacts

d)

focusing only on economic growth

94.

It is important to use resources sustainably because:

a)

it ensures resources are available for future generations.

b)

it allows unlimited use of resources without consequences.

c)

it makes resources cheaper and more abundant instantly.

d)

it eliminates the need for conservation efforts.

95.

28. Which of the following is a way to be more sustainable in your daily life?

a)

Using reusable bags and bottles

b)

Driving more frequently

c)

Buying single-use plastics

d)

Wasting food regularly

96.

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.

a)

They help reduce waste and conserve resources by using less, reusing items, and recycling materials.

b)

They encourage buying more products to increase consumption.

c)

They mean throwing away all used items immediately.

d)

They focus only on recycling and ignore reducing and reusing.

97.

Using renewable energy can help protect the environment by:

a)

Reducing pollution and conserving natural resources.

b)

Increasing the use of fossil fuels.

c)

Causing more greenhouse gas emissions.

d)

Depleting non-renewable resources faster.