Natural Resources 3.1
Human Impact & Organism 2.3/3.2
Erosion & Weathering 1.1/2.1
Universe 1.2
Layers of Earth 2.4
Maps/oceans 2.2
100
Which substance is not an example of a fossil fuel?
- coal
- iron
- natural gas
- oil
iron
100
The image shows the different kinds of emissions in a town.
Which type of pollution source does this image best show?
Responses
- air pollution
- soil pollution
- water pollution
- air and soil pollution
- air pollution
100
The diagram shows a landform.
What is the name of the land feature labeled P ?
Responses
- canyon
- cavern
- island
- valley
- valley
100
The diagram shows the Sun and Earth with two locations (X and Y) labeled.
What is location Y experiencing?
Responses
day
night
- spring
- summer
night
100
The picture shows Earth’s layers.
What is true about the layer where humans live?
Responses
- It is made of solid metal.
- It is made of liquid metal.
- It is the thickest layer.
- It is the thinnest layer.
It is the thinnest layer.
100
Ann examines a diagram of an ocean floor.
Which number represents a continental slope?
Responses
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
3
200
Logan observed some changes in his surroundings. He listed them in a chart.
Which observation(s) is (are) influenced by the Sun?
Responses
- 1
- 2
- 1 and 3
- 1, 2, and 3
- 1, 2, and 3
200
Which activity will have the greatest effect on aquatic life in the oceans?
Responses
- constructing jetties along the entrance to harbors
- installing fence lines along the shore
- planting grass on the shore
- drilling for oil in the ocean
- drilling for oil in the ocean
200
Which term is used to describe the wearing away of sandstone when wind blows air with pieces of sand against the sandstone fins?
Responses
deposition
erosion
shifting
weathering
weathering
200
Approximately how long does it take for Earth to rotate once on its axis?
Responses
- 12 hours (a morning)
- 24 hours (a day)
- 30 days (a month)
- 365 days (a year)
24 hours (a day)
200
Which statement correctly describes two layers of Earth?
Responses
The crust is the outermost layer and the inner core is made of a hot, solid material.
The mantle is made of solid rock and the inner core is the largest layer.
The outer core is made of dirt and rocks and the crust is the outermost layer.
The outer core is made of dirt and rocks and the inner core is the largest layer.
The crust is the outermost layer and the inner core is made of a hot, solid material.
200
A teacher gave students a diagram showing various landforms on an ocean floor. A few of the landforms were labeled as P, Q, and R.
Which continental landforms match the oceanic landforms labeled in the diagram?
Responses
- P: volcano; Q: plain; R: canyon
- P: plain; Q: volcano; R: canyon
- P: volcano; Q: canyon; R: plain
- P: canyon; Q: plain; R: volcano
P: volcano; Q: plain; R: canyon
300
How is coal best used as a resource?
Responses
- burned to produce heat
- made into gasoline for cars
- mined to make building materials
- used as nutrients for growing plants
- burned to produce heat
300
How does clearing of the forests affect the physical characteristics of the land?
Responses
- It increases the amount of shade for animals during warm days.
- It increases the amount of animals that rely on trees for food and shelter.
- It increases the amount of open space for short plants such as grasses to grow.
- It increases the amount of rainfall each year.
- It increases the amount of open space for short plants such as grasses to grow.
300
The figure shows a river flowing from the mountains to the sea.
Which earth process forms the delta?
Responses
- erosion of land by the river
- piling up of sediment by the wind
- deposition of sediment by the river
- weathering of rocks by the wind
- deposition of sediment by the river
300
Sophie wants to measure the length of the shadow of the tree shown in the image.
What is the appropriate instrument to measure the shadow?
Responses
- graduated cylinder
- magnifier
- meter stick
- thermometer
meter stick
300
The diagram shows the arrangement of four layers of Earth labeled P, Q, R, and S.
Which layer(s) is (are) made up of mostly iron and nickel?
Responses
R only
S only
P and Q
Q and R
P and Q
300
A student makes a clay model of the ocean floor. He wants to make a seamount that is 20 cm high and a trench that is 32 cm deep in the model.
Which tool should the student use while making the model?
Responses
- graduated cylinder
- metric ruler
- stopwatch
- thermometer
metric ruler
400
A scientist observes two groups of materials found on Earth.
What are the uses of the materials listed in the two groups?
Responses
- Group 1: produce heat; Group 2: growing plants
- Group 1: building materials; Group 2: produce heat
- Group 1: produce heat; Group 2: building materials
- Group 1: growing plants; Group 2: building materials
- Group 1: produce heat; Group 2: building materials
400
Cattle feed on grasses. Too many cattle feeding in one area removes grasses and makes the topsoil loose.
How do cattle impact the area where they feed?
Responses
- Removing grasses increases soil erosion.
- Removing grasses decreases soil erosion.
- Feeding increases rocky topsoil.
- Feeding decreases rocky topsoil.
- Removing grasses increases soil erosion.
400
Why are the Hawaiian Islands called volcanic islands?
Responses
- They are solidified lava floating on the ocean’s surface.
- They are underwater volcanoes that have risen above the ocean’s surface.
- They are transformed volcanoes that have flattened over time through weathering.
- They are the deposits of solidified lava erupted from the volcanoes of neighboring lands.
They are underwater volcanoes that have risen above the ocean’s surface.
400
The diagram represents the direction of Earth's rotation as it appears from the North Pole. Point X represents a location on Earth's surface.
What time is it at point X?
Responses
9 a.m.
12 noon
3 p.m.
12 midnight
12 midnight
400
An onion has several layers that can be peeled. A student compares the layers of the onion to the arrangement of Earth’s layers.
Which Earth layer is first visible to the student before the onion is peeled?
Responses
crust
inner core
mantle
outer core
crust
400
A student lists the features of a region of the ocean floor.
Which region is the student describing?
Responses
- continental shelf
- mid-ocean ridge
- rift
- trench
continental shelf
500
The table lists several methods for conserving nonrenewable resources.
Which method would best conserve nonrenewable resources?
Responses
- Method 1
- Method 2
- Method 3
- Method 4
- Method 1
500
The diagram shows a seawall that is constructed along coastlines to protect habitats from destruction by sea waves and tides.
What is one effect of building seawalls?
Responses
- It changes the migration pattern of fishes.
- It results in low rainfall in the coastal regions.
- It increases the erosion of sand along the shoreline.
- It decreases the water level in underground water resources.
- It increases the erosion of sand along the shoreline.
500
In a village by a river, farmers use a variety of fertilizers and the river water to care for their crops. How will the river be affected by the use of fertilizers?
Responses
- The number of rocks in the river will increase.
- The variety of animal species in the river will decrease.
- The numbers of predatory animals in the river will increase.
- The amounts of polluting gases in the river water will decrease.
The variety of animal species in the river will decrease.
500
What is an effect of the Earth’s rotation?
Responses
- days and nights
- eclipses
- high and low tides
- seasons
days and nights
500
A student incorrectly labels a diagram of Earth’s layers.
Which labels should be switched?
Responses
- crust and inner core
- inner core and outer core
- mantle and crust
- mantle and outer core
mantle and outer core
500
The map shows mountains and earthquakes in North and South America.
According to the map, which statement is true about earthquakes and volcanoes?
Responses
Earthquakes are only found on land, and volcanoes are only found in oceans.
Volcanoes are only found on land, and earthquakes are only found in oceans.
Both earthquakes and volcanoes are found in the middle of continents.
Both earthquakes and volcanoes are found where oceans and continents meet.
Both earthquakes and volcanoes are found where oceans and continents meet.