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QSE Review Quizizz 25/26

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
If differences in air pressure produce winds, what can you conclude about temperature and air pressure based on the figure?
a)
As warm air rises, it creates an area of lower pressure, and cooler air flows in as wind
b)
Warm air is denser than cold air is, creating an area of high pressure the produces wind.
c)
Winds flow from areas of low pressure to areas high pressure when temperature is warmer
d)
Air pressure decreases at night because temperature is lower, producing land and sea breezes
2.

What does heat do when convection currents are moving?

a)

Sinks

b)

Rises

c)

Stays in place

3.

Which picture shows material that is more dense?

a)

The picture of the left

b)

The picture on the right

4.

What causes convection current in the Earth?

a)

The uneven heating on each layer inside the Earth.

b)

The crusts outer layer.

c)

The temperatures we feel outside.

5.
In convection, WARM air
a)
Rises
b)
Sinks
6.
In convection, COOL air
a)
Rises
b)
Sinks
7.
Energy for convection on the Earth comes from...
a)
The sun
b)
The moon
c)
Solar winds
d)
The ocean
8.

Explain how temperature difference affects convection.

a)

Temperature difference has no effect on convection.

b)

Temperature difference causes the fluid or gas to evaporate.

c)

Temperature difference creates a density difference in the fluid or gas, causing warmer fluid or gas to rise and cooler fluid or gas to sink, resulting in convection.

d)

Temperature difference causes the fluid or gas to become stagnant.

9.

What type of breeze is this? (At Night)

a)

Land Breeze

b)

Sea Breeze

c)

Mountain Breeze

d)

Valley Breeze

10.

What type of breeze is this? (During the Day)

a)

Land Breeze

b)

Sea Breeze

c)

Mountain Breeze

d)

Valley Breeze

11.
Warm air is __________ dense than cold air and rises creating convection currents.
a)
more
b)
less
12.

What causes wind?

a)

differences in air pressure

b)

differences in gravity

c)

difference in oxygen

d)

differences in the thermosphere

13.
Why does warm air rise?
a)
Warm air is more dense than cooler air.
b)
Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.
c)
Warm air is less dense than cooler air.
d)
Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.
14.

Air is warmer and less dense at the equator because the equator receives more____________________.

a)

wind

b)

solar radiation

c)

air pressure

d)

condensation

15.
Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?
a)
the moon
b)
the sun
c)
the Earth's surface
d)
the rotation of the Earth
16.

Air moves from an Area of HIGH pressure to an area of LOW pressure

a)

True

b)

False

17.

A student models convection currents in a lab activity.

How are the convection currents in the student's model different from the convection currents in Earth's atmosphere and oceans?

a)

The warm air in Earth's atmosphere and the warm water in Earth's oceans sink instead of rise

b)

The heat source for Earth's atmosphere and oceans is the sun, which heats from above instead of below

c)

Convection cells in Earth's atmosphere and oceans flow in the same direction instead of opposite directions

d)

Cold air in Earth's atmosphere and cold water in Earth's oceans are less dense than warm air and warm water instead of being more dense

18.

Cold air is ____________ than warm air and ___________.

a)

more dense; sinks

b)

less dense; rises

c)

more dense; rises

d)

less dense; sinks

19.

Which of the following is produced when heat from the sun creates convection currents?

a)

Winds

b)

Tornadoes

c)

Humidity

d)

Cold Front

20.
Which term best describes how the earth's atmosphere is heated?
a)
Spirally
b)
Unevenly
c)
Circularly
d)
Kinetically
21.
What creates the air pressure difference between the equator and the poles?
a)
The length of the seasons
b)
The shape of the earth 
c)
the duration of the solar year
d)
The amount of direct sunlight each area receives 
22.
This wave has the second highest frequency on the spectrum. 
a)
microwaves
b)
visible light
c)
x-rays
d)
gamma ray
23.
This wave has the second highest frequency on the spectrum. 
a)
microwaves
b)
visible light
c)
x-rays
d)
gamma ray
24.
The higher the frequency the ______ the energy. 
a)
higher
b)
lower
c)
neither, stays the same
25.
Wavelengths on the right side of the Electromagnetic spectrum are ______________.
a)
short
b)
long
c)
average
26.

Do all electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed?

a)

No, the waves travel at different speeds

b)

No, the speeds of electromagnetic waves constantly change

c)

Yes, the speeds of electromagnetic waves differ

d)

Yes, all electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed

27.

What are types of electromagnetic waves?

a)

Radio Waves

b)

Ocean Waves

c)

Transverse Waves

d)

Visible Light

28.

The distance between one wave crest to the next is the definition of which word?

a)

Infrared

b)

Wavelength

c)

Spectrum

d)

Equilibrium

29.

Which of the following has the longest wavelength?

a)

microwaves

b)

visible light

c)

x-rays

d)

infrared waves

30.

A random scattered type of galaxy that does not form a distinct shape or pattern.

a)

irregular galaxy

b)

spiral galaxy

c)

elliptical galaxy

d)

random galaxy

31.

A flat, disk-shaped galaxy with a central bulge and winding "arms" that extend outward.

a)

irregular galaxy

b)

spiral galaxy

c)

elliptical galaxy

d)

random galaxy

32.

The milky way is the ______ galaxy in which we live in.

a)

irregular

b)

spiral

c)

elliptical

33.

Identify the galaxy in the image.

a)

irregular

b)

spiral

c)

elliptical

d)

none listed

34.

Identify the galaxy in the image.

a)

irregular

b)

spiral

c)

elliptical

d)

none listed

35.

Identify the galaxy in the image.

a)

irregular

b)

spiral

c)

elliptical

d)

none listed

36.

Identify the galaxy in the image.

a)

irregular

b)

spiral

c)

elliptical

d)

none listed

37.

Identify the galaxy in the image.

a)

irregular

b)

spiral

c)

elliptical

d)

none listed

38.

Identify the galaxy in the image.

a)

irregular

b)

spiral

c)

elliptical

d)

none listed

39.

Identify the galaxy in the image.

a)

irregular

b)

spiral

c)

elliptical

d)

none listed

40.
In the diagram given, what happens as we move to the left?
a)
Stars Get Larger
b)
Stars get Colder
c)
Stars get hotter
41.
Which of these stars is hottest?
a)
Red Star
b)
Yellow Star
c)
Orange Star
d)
Blue Star
42.
A large cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space; the predecessor to stars...
a)
Constellation
b)
Black hole
c)
Nebula
d)
Galaxy
43.
As you move from the bottom to the top of the H R diagram the __________ changes.
a)
Temperature
b)
Luminosity or Brightness
44.

Our sun is currently in what star stage?

a)

Protostar

b)

Nebula

c)

Main Sequence

d)

Red Giant

45.
Look at the H-R diagram. Which star is
sort of cool, dim (not too much light), and red?
a)
Betelguse
b)
Sirius B
c)
Procyon B
d)
Barnard's star
46.
Which star has the lowest temperature?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
47.
Which spectral class does our star, the sun, belong to?
a)
M
b)
K
c)
G
d)
F
48.

Which quadrant has the hottest, dimmest stars?

a)

Quadrant 1

b)

Quadrant 2

c)

Quadrant 3

d)

Quadrant 4

49.

What is the name of the stars located in quadrant 2?

a)

Main Sequence

b)

White Dwarfs

c)

Red Giants

d)

Blue Giants

50.

What section is considered the main sequence?

a)

Area M

b)

Area P

c)

Area X

d)

Area Z

51.

Where are red giants?

a)

Area M

b)

Area P

c)

Area X

d)

Area Z

52.

Where are white dwarfs?

a)

Area M

b)

Area P

c)

Area X

d)

Area Z

53.
What is found on the x axis of an H-R diagram?
a)
Luminosity
(or brightness)
b)
Temperature
c)
Star Size
d)
Distance
54.

Which best describes stars located in area A

a)

Bright and Hot

b)

Cooler and bright

c)

Dim and hot

d)

Dim and colder

55.

The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram graphs stars' luminosity and ....

a)

color

b)

size

c)

temperature

d)

distance

56.

Which of the following choices orders the components of the universe correctly from largest to smallest?

a)

planet, star, solar system, galaxy, universe

b)

galaxy, universe, solar system, star planet

c)

universe, galaxy, solar system, planet, star

d)

universe, galaxy, solar system, star, planet

57.

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

a)

Spiral

b)

Elliptical

c)

Irregular

d)

Transition

58.

All stars begin their life as a

a)

Main Sequence

b)

Nebula

c)

Protostar

d)

Black Dwarf

59.

In about 5 billion years, our sun will

grow 100 times its size into its

next stage called a

a)

Supernova

b)

Neutron star

c)

Red giant

d)

White dwarf

60.

Which of the following is the correct

order of the life cycle of our sun?

a)

yellow star, red giant, white dwarf

b)

yellow star, white dwarf, red giant

c)

white dwarf, yellow star, red giant

d)

yellow star, red giant, supernova

61.

The biggest most massive stars in the

universe are known as

a)

Blue giants

b)

Red giants

c)

White giants

d)

Red supergiants

62.

A big cloud of dust and gas where all

stars begin their life cycle is called a

a)

solar system

b)

universe

c)

galaxy

d)

nebula

63.
Low-Mass Stars swell into a ...
a)
Red Giant
b)
Red Supergiant
64.

What stage of the life Cycle of a star comes after Main Sequence in a High mass star?

a)

Nebula

b)

Red Supergiant

c)

Main Sequence

d)

Supernova

65.

What 2 things are measured on the HR Diagram?

a)

temperature only

b)

dim and temperature

c)

brightness and temperature

d)

mass and temperature

66.

According to this HR diagram which star is the coolest Red giant Star?

a)

Betelgeuse

b)

Capella

c)

Mira

d)

Sun

67.

According to this HR diagram, what star is cooler than our Sun and in the main sequence?

a)

Vega

b)

Alpha Centauri B

c)

Betelgeuse

d)

Sirius B

68.

Which grouping lists the individual bands of the electromagnetic spectrum from the highest energy to lowest energy?

a)

x-rays, gamma rays, radio waves, infrared

b)

gamma rays, infrared, radio waves, x-rays

c)

gamma rays, x-rays, infrared, radio waves

d)

infrared, radio waves, gamma rays, x-rays

69.

Two stars are identified on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. Based on this diagram, how do the characteristics of Star 1 and Star 2 compare?

a)

Star 1 is cooler and less bright than Star 2

b)

Star 1 is hotter and brighter than Star 2

c)

Star 1 is cooler and brighter than Star 2

d)

Star 1 is hotter and less bright than Star 2

70.

Which of the following components of the universe are in order from smallest to biggest?

a)

Universe, Sun, Solar System, Galaxy

b)

Sun, Solar System, Galaxy, Universe

c)

Galaxy, Sun, Universe, Solar System

d)

Sun, Galaxy, Solar System, Universe

71.
What is the relationship between Density and Temperature?
a)
Cold water is more dense than warm water.
b)
Warm Water is more dense than cold water.
c)
Warm water and cold water have the same density.
72.

What causes ocean currents?

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

73.

What causes wind?

a)

Conduction

b)

Radiation

c)

Convection

74.

The California current located in the Pacific ocean on the west coast is known for

a)

Warm currents generated from the equator

b)

Cold currents generated from the poles

75.

Wind is caused by

a)

Uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun causing conduction

b)

Uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun causing convection

76.

Warm air rises above cooler air. This is an example of

a)

conduction

b)

condensation

c)

radiation

d)

convection

77.

Hot particles

a)

are more dense and rise

b)

are less dense and sink

c)

are less dense and rise

d)

are more dense and rise

78.

Cold air is more dense and sinks.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Warm water is ___ dense and ___

a)

more

b)

less

c)

sinks

d)

rises

80.

Cold air is ___ dense and ___.

a)

more

b)

less

c)

sinks

d)

rises

81.

The process of water vapors turning back into liquid water is ____.

a)

radiation

b)

condensation

c)

convection

d)

conduction

82.
At the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot day, a person often feels a strong breeze coming from the ocean because...
a)
the pounding waves generate air currents
b)
warm air over the ocean rushes in to replace the cool air that rises over the land
c)
the heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land
d)
there are no clouds to block the wind coming in from the ocean
83.
Which one heats and cools fastest?
a)
land
b)
sea
c)
both are the same rate
d)
air
84.
The main reason that we have currents in the ocean and air is
a)
the sun heats the air and ocean evenly everywhere
b)
the heat inside the earth heats the ocean and the ocean heats the air
c)
the sun cannot heat both the air and water, so one must heat the other
d)
the sun heats air and water more at the equator because it receives more direct sunlight
85.
a)
Low Clouds
b)
Low Temperatures
c)
Light Wind
d)
Low Air Pressure
86.
a)
High Air Pressure
b)
High Temperatures
c)
Heavy Rain
d)
Hail
87.
Analyze the image. What could explain why certain parts of the ocean have warmer temperatures?
a)
the uneven heating of the Earth's surface
b)
the rising of cold air and the sinking of warm air
c)
hurricanes
88.

Warm air rises above cooler air. This is an example of

a)

conduction

b)

condensation

c)

radiation

d)

convection

89.

A weather front is

a)

another name for an air mass

b)

a climate region

c)

a boundary between two air masses

d)

none of the above

90.

Hot particles

a)

are more dense and rise

b)

are less dense and sink

c)

are less dense and rise

d)

are more dense and rise

91.

What type of front does this symbol represent?

a)

Warm front

b)

Stationary front

c)

Occluded front

d)

Cold front

92.

Cold air is more dense and sinks.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

Weather fronts usually cause clouds and percipitation?

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Choose the symbol that represents a warm front.

a)

b)

c)

d)

95.

Warm water is ___ dense and ___

a)

more

b)

less

c)

sinks

d)

rises

96.

Cold air is ___ dense and ___.

a)

more

b)

less

c)

sinks

d)

rises

97.

The process of water vapors turning back into liquid water is ____.

a)

radiation

b)

condensation

c)

convection

d)

conduction

98.

When air is heated, its density ___________.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

remains the same

99.

Some dye in a beaker of water is gently heated. Why are the streaks of dye seen in the water?

a)

The hot dye is a better conductor than the cool water.

b)

The hot dye is a better convector than the cool water.

c)

The hot water is less dense than the cool water.

d)

The hot water is denser than the cool water.

100.

What causes convection current in the Earth?

a)

The uneven heating on each layer inside the Earth.

b)

The crusts outer layer.

c)

The temperatures we feel outside.

101.
If differences in air pressure produce winds, what can you conclude about temperature and air pressure based on the figure?
a)
As warm air rises, it creates an area of lower pressure, and cooler air flows in as wind
b)
Warm air is denser than cold air is, creating an area of high pressure the produces wind.
c)
Winds flow from areas of low pressure to areas high pressure when temperature is warmer
d)
Air pressure decreases at night because temperature is lower, producing land and sea breezes
102.
At the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot day, a person often feels a strong breeze coming from the ocean because...
a)
the pounding waves generate air currents
b)
warm air over the ocean rushes in to replace the cool air that rises over the land
c)
the heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land
d)
there are no clouds to block the wind coming in from the ocean
103.
Which one heats and cools fastest?
a)
land
b)
sea
c)
both are the same rate
d)
air
104.
The cycle that powers the ocean currents, weather, and tectonic plates it called
a)
conduction current
b)
radiation
c)
condition current
d)
convection current
105.
The main reason that we have currents in the ocean and air is
a)
the sun heats the air and ocean evenly everywhere
b)
the heat inside the earth heats the ocean and the ocean heats the air
c)
the sun cannot heat both the air and water, so one must heat the other
d)
the sun heats air and water more at the equator because it receives more direct sunlight
106.
a)
Warm Front
b)
High Air Pressure
c)
Cold Front
d)
High Temperatures
107.
a)
Low Clouds
b)
Low Temperatures
c)
Light Wind
d)
Low Air Pressure
108.
a)
High Air Pressure
b)
High Temperatures
c)
Heavy Rain
d)
Hail
109.
a)
High Pressure
b)
Warm Front
c)
Cold Front
d)
Mountains
110.
Low Pressure is associated with this type of weather...
a)
Cloudy/Overcast Weather
b)
Cold Weather
c)
Warm Weather
d)
Fair Weather
111.
High Pressure is associated with this type of weather...
a)
Cloudy/Overcast Weather
b)
Cold Weather
c)
Warm Weather
d)

Sunny/Fair Weather

112.

A cold front is approaching Minneapolis. What will happen to the air temperature AFTER the front passes through?

a)
stay the same
b)
increase
c)
decrease
113.
A warm front moving into an area can bring this type of weather...
a)
Warmer Temperatures, Clear Skies
b)
Colder Temperatures, Clear Skies
c)
Warmer Temperatures, Clouds, and steady precipitation
d)
Colder Temperatures, Clouds, and Precipitation
114.
Air behind a cold front is ___________than the air in front of it.
a)
Hotter
b)
Colder
c)
Warm
d)
Freezing
115.

Near which two cities are the low pressure systems located?

a)

Seattle & San Francisco

b)

Chicago & Seattle

c)

Dallas & Houston

d)

Chicago & Nashville

116.

Near which city is the high pressure system located?

a)

Seattle

b)

Minneapolis

c)

Dallas

d)

Chicago

117.

Which two cities are most likely to experience clear, dry weather?

a)

Seattle & San Francisco

b)

Chicago & Minneapolis

c)

Chicago & Nashville

d)

Dallas & Houston

118.

Tim said that Chicago is most likely to experience rainy weather. Jennifer thinks that Dallas is most likely to experience rainy weather.

Which student is correct?

a)

Tim because Chicago is the closest to a low pressure system and they produce precipitation.

b)

Jennifer because high pressure systems produce precipitation

c)

Both students are correct because all systems produce precipitation

d)

Neither of the students are correct because the cities are not close enough to the system.

119.

Why does city "B" have clear skies?

a)

It is in North America

b)

There is not a front moving through city "B"

c)

Clouds do not form in the West

d)

It is located near a high pressure system

120.

Which location is most likely experiencing warmer temperatures and higher humidity?

a)

Location A

b)

Location B

c)

Location C

d)

Location D

121.

The cold front is moving

a)

east and southeast

b)

west and northwest

c)

north

d)

south

122.

Does 1 or 2 show high pressure?

a)

1

b)

2

123.

Does 1 or 2 show low pressure?

a)

1

b)

2

124.

Thunderstorms are the result of which type of pressure system?

a)

Low

b)

High

125.
Analyze the image. What could explain why certain parts of the ocean have warmer temperatures?
a)
the uneven heating of the Earth's surface
b)
the rising of cold air and the sinking of warm air
c)
hurricanes
126.

what is the process that redistributes heat to maintain a global temperature?

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Magnetism

127.

In a sea breeze, the air is coming from the...

a)

sea

b)

land

c)

Mars

d)

pushed along by thousands of very determined ants!

128.

In a land breeze, the air is coming from the...

a)

sea

b)

land

c)

volcano

d)

giant gnome!

129.

What change occurs at Point B in the water cycle?

a)

A gas changes to a liquid.

b)

A liquid changes to a gas.

c)

A solid changes to a liquid.

d)

A gas changes to a solid.

130.
What part of the water cycle does this picture show?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
d)
sublimation
131.
The transformation of water vapor back into liquid water by cooling is called...
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
132.
Where does condensation occur in the water cycle?
a)
clouds forming
b)
ocean water changing to water vapor
c)
water flowing down a river
d)
underground water soaking into soil
133.
On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface of a  pond?
a)
sunny and hot
b)
sunny and cold
c)
rainy and hot
d)
rainy and cold
134.

The __________ is the where gases form a blanket around the Earth.

a)

Biosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Lithosphere-----

135.
During which stage do clouds form?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
136.
After condensation, the droplets of water in the clouds fall to the earth in different forms
a)
precipitation 
b)
condensation
c)
evaporation 
d)
ground water
137.

water is heated and turns from a liquid to a gas

a)

precipitation

b)

accumulation

c)

evaporation

d)

condensation

138.

Which of these represents precipication?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

139.

Which of these represents condensation?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

140.

Which of these represents evaporation?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D