Earth's Spheres
The two spheres that interact when water evaporates and changes from a liquid to a gas are _____________________ and _________________.
What are the Atmosphere and Hydrosphere?
This is an example of a chemical change:
a. Melting an ice cube
b. Dissolving sugar in water
c. Burning a piece of wood
d. Crushing a rock
What is a piece of burning wood?
What is the primary force that holds the planets in orbit around the Sun?
Gravity
Which of the following is NOT a basic need for plants to survive?
a. Sunlight
b. Water
c. Air
d. Soil
d. Soil
Where is your shadow when the Sun is right behind you?
in front of me
Which of the following Earth's spheres is responsible for providing the air we breathe?
a. Geosphere
b. Hydrosphere
c. Biosphere
d. Atmosphere
Which of the following is NOT a sign that a chemical reaction has occurred?
a. Change in color
b. Change in shape
c. Change in temperature
d. Formation of a gas
b. change in shape
What is the difference between a planet and a star?
a. Planets are much smaller than stars
b. Planets orbit stars
c. Planets do not produce their own light
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in plants?
a. To produce flowers
b. To absorb nutrients from the soil
c. To create food for the plant
d. To release oxygen into the atmosphere
c. To create food for the plant
What happens to a shadow when the Sun is directly overhead?
a. The shadow gets longer
b. The shadow is darker
c. The shadow is short or there is no shadow
d. The shadow stays the same size
c. The shadow is short or there is no shadow
Volcanic eruptions release gases and ash into the atmosphere. Which two spheres interact during a volcanic eruption?
Geosphere & Atmosphere
Which of the following is NOT a physical property of matter?
a. Color
b. Density
c. Flammability
d. Melting point
c. flammability
The Sun is a star, but it appears much larger and brighter than other stars in the night sky. Why is this?
a. The Sun is actually much smaller than other stars, but it's much closer to Earth
b. The Sun is the only star in our galaxy, so it has more space to shine brightly
c. The Sun is a special type of star that produces more light and heat than other stars
d. The Sun is very close to Earth.
d. The Sun is very close to Earth.
What is one way that water helps a plant?
a. Water provides the plant with carbon dioxide
b. Water helps the plant absorb nutrients
c. Water provides the plant with sunlight
d. Water helps the plant produce flowers
b. Water helps the plant absorb nutrients
Why do shadows appear longer in the morning and evening compared to midday?
a. The sun is closer to the Earth in the morning and evening
b. The sun's rays hit the Earth at a steeper angle in the morning and evening
c. The air is cooler in the morning and evening, making shadows longer
d. The Earth's rotation causes shadows to change length throughout the day
b. The sun's rays hit the Earth at a steeper angle in the morning and evening
The interaction between which two Earth's spheres creates weather patterns?
Hydrosphere & Atmosphere
Which state of matter has a no definite shape and volume?
gas
Which of the following statements BEST describes the relationship between the Sun and the stars?
a. The Sun is a star, but it is much closer to Earth than any other star
b. The Sun is a planet, while stars are giant balls of burning gas
c. Stars are much smaller than the Sun, but they are much hotter
d. The Sun is the only star in our galaxy, while all other stars are in different galaxies
a. The Sun is a star, but it is much closer to Earth than any other star
Plants get what they need for growth chiefly from
Air
Water
Soil
A and B
d. A and B
What type of object casts the sharpest shadow?
a. A rough surface
b. A smooth surface
c. A transparent object
d. An object with a lot of holes
b. A smooth surface
Plants use water grow and produce oxygen. This is an example of how which three Earth spheres interact?
A student observes that a piece of metal is shiny, malleable, and conducts electricity. What state of matter is this metal most likely to be?
solid
Our Sun is the brightest and biggest star in the universe.
True or False
False
Which of the following is an example of a plant adapting to its environment?
a. A cactus storing water in its stems
b. A rosebush growing tall to reach sunlight
c. A sunflower turning its head to follow the sun
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which of the following factors directly affects the length of a shadow?
a. The color of the object casting the shadow
b. The material the object is made of
c. The time of day
d. The size of the object casting the shadow
c. The time of day