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WorksheetsEarth Science Assessment - All Groups
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 20mins
Stalagmites are structures that form on the floor of some caves. Most scientists explain this by saying that stalagmites form when minerals dissolved in water are left behind where water drips. Which evidence would support this explanation?
Freezing water turns it into a solid.
Water found in caves has minerals in it.
Some stalagmites are taller than others.
Many caves are found deep underground.
How might a weathered mountain appear different from an unweathered mountain?
The weathered mountain might be taller.
The weathered mountain would appear rounder.
The weathered mountain would be more jagged
Weathered mountain would contain less trees.
What type of change does Erosion cause?
Physical
Chemical
Electrical
Magnetic
What conclusion can be drawn from the Theory of Plate Tectonics, Pangaea, and seafloor spreading?
Earth is losing heat
Earth's geography changes
Earth is expanding
Earth is shrinking
The original continent that was all continents combined?
New York
Pangaea
Antarctica
Panera
Learning about the Earth supports the development of problem solving and critical thinking skills and highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers to society.
Earth processes and resources do not impact our economy, our security, and the safety and sustainability of our environment. Our understanding of modern Earth processes does not come from deciphering the record of Earth’s past.
An understanding of Earths processes and of humanity’s capacity to influence them is...
...not my problem.
...critical to the wellbeing of humanity and the planet.
How does studying Earth Science make you better prepared to discuss issues and make informed, responsible decisions?
“There hasn’t been a moment when I had the chance to look down on our planet from orbit when I haven’t been amazed at how geology has played a significant role in the development of humankind.”
Dr. James F. Reilly, Jr., NASA Astronaut/ Geologist, reflecting on his experience working at the International Space Station.
Why was Dr. Reilly amazed by his view?
Earth Science incorporates other science disciplines to understand Earths systems and interconnectedness. It also involves other subject areas! Most work is interdependent and interconnected!
Categorize each work with another relevant subject area.
Analyzing water levels for flooding.
Writing a story about a fossil.
Locating rocks, minerals, and fossils.
Measuring geological structures.
Continental Drift: From Pangaea to our Modern Continents.
Using maps to analyze weather patterns.
Using rocks, fossils, and ice cores to interpret biological patterns.
Reading a story about the moon.
