Transcript Mystery Detectives

Mystery Detectives
Earth Science
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Question 1- Which of the following is
NOT true?
*A. Deposition is the breaking of rocks into particles. *
*B Erosion and weathering can create deep valleys. *
*C. Hurricanes can speed up wind erosion. *
*D. Erosion carries rocks from place to place. *
Question 1- Which of the following is
NOT true?
*A. Deposition is the breaking of rocks into particles. *
Question 2 – Which of the
following is an example of a
constructive process that can
change Earth’s surface?
*F. Waves eroding a beach *
*G. A volcano erupting *
*H. Wind weathering a rock *
*J. A hurricane hitting a coastline *
Question 2 – Which of the
following is an example of a
constructive process that can
change Earth’s surface?
*G. A volcano erupting *
Question 3 – When we look
at a canyon like this, we
see the results of *A. river erosion that took place over a few
hundred years*
*B. river deposits that were added to the canyon walls over
millions of years*
*C. weathering of canyon walls that took place over a few
hundred years*
*D. river erosion and weathering that took place over
millions of years*
Question 3 – When we look
at a canyon like this, we
see the results of -
*D. river erosion and weathering that took place over
millions of years*
Question 4 – Oil, natural gas, and coal
provide most of the energy we use
today. How were these resources
formed?
*F. These nonrenewable resources formed deep in the Earth
from prehistoric plants and animals.*
*G. These renewable resources deep in the Earth from hot
magma and lava.*
*H. These nonrenewable resources formed from magma deep in
the Earth.*
*J. These inexhaustible resources formed from magma
deep in the Earth.*
Question 4 – Oil, natural gas, and coal
provide most of the energy we use
today. How were these resources
formed?
*F. These nonrenewable resources formed deep in the Earth
from prehistoric plants and animals.*
Question 5 – Deltas are examples of
landforms formed by—
*A. deposition*
*B. weathering*
*C. erosion*
*D. precipitation*
Question 5 – Deltas are examples of
landforms formed by—
*A. deposition*
Question 6 – A student noticed that
the size of Galveston Beach changed
each day. Why does this happen?
*F. Oceans have one high tide and one low tide every week.*
*G. Oceans have two high tides and two low tides every week.*
*H. Oceans have three high tides and three low tides every day.*
*J. Oceans have two high tides and two low tides every day. *
Question 6 – A student noticed that
the size of Galveston Beach changed
each day. Why does this happen?
*J. Oceans have two high tides and two low tides every day. *
Question 7 – Why is the water cycle
vital to plants and animals living on
land?
*A. Precipitation replaces water that is lost from oceans and
lakes because of evaporation.*
*B. Water vapor condenses to reduce evaporation from lakes
and rivers.*
*C. Groundwater is replaced by saltwater from the oceans.*
*D. Evaporation from rivers and lakes adds water to the
oceans.*
Question 7 – Why is the water cycle
vital to plants and animals living on
land?
*A. Precipitation replaces water that is lost from oceans and
lakes because of evaporation.*
Question 8 – Which landform was most
likely made by the process of
deposition?
*F. An arch *
*G. A beach *
*H. A cliff*
*J. A cave*
Question 8 – Which landform was most
likely made by the process of
deposition?
*G. A beach *
Question 9 – A stalactite is a feature
that hangs like an icicle from the roof
of a cavern. How do stalactites in
limestone caverns most likely form?
*A. Glaciers move through the cavern and deposit weathered
limestone there.*
*B. Water drips through cracks in the cavern roof and
deposits limestone over time.*
*C. Wind flows through cracks in the roof and weathers some of
the limestone.*
*D. An underground river flows through the cavern and dissolves
some of the limestone.*
Question 9 – A stalactite is a feature
that hangs like an icicle from the roof
of a cavern. How do stalactites in
limestone caverns most likely form?
*B. Water drips through cracks in the cavern roof and
deposits limestone over time.*
Question 10 – What part does the sun
play in the water cycle?
*F. The sun causes ocean water to evaporate.*
*G. The sun causes ocean water to disappear.*
*H. The sun causes ocean water to condense.*
*J. The sun causes ocean water to precipitate.*
Question 10 – What part does the sun
play in the water cycle?
*F. The sun causes ocean water to evaporate.*
Question 11 – Which of the following
would be a way to prevent erosion?
*A. Plant grass on bare spots on your lawn.*
*B. Cut down trees to make room for houses.*
*C. Build a major highway through a forest.*
*D. Plant many plants in pots in a greenhouse.*
Question 11 – Which of the following
would be a way to prevent erosion?
*A. Plant grass on bare spots on your lawn.*
Question 12 – Which of the following
landforms was most likely formed by
wave erosion?
*F. A sea cliff*
*G. A beach*
*H. A sand dune*
*J. A river delta*
Question 12 – Which of the following
landforms was most likely formed by
wave erosion?
*F. A sea cliff*
Question 13 – What causes day and
night on Earth?
*A. The Earth’s orbit around the sun*
*B. The tilt of the Earth on its axis*
*C. The movement of the moon*
*D. The turning of Earth on its axis*
Question 13 – What causes day and
night on Earth?
*D. The turning of Earth on its axis*
Question 14 – A student placed some clean
rocks in a clear plastic jar filled with clean
water. He put the lid on the jar and shook
it for a few minutes. The student noticed
that smaller pieces had broken off some of
the rocks and that there was fine grit on
the bottom of the jar. What change of the
Earth’s surface was the student modeling?
F. Creation of rocks*
*H. Weathering of rocks*
*G. Erosion of sediments*
*J. Forming of deltas*
Question 14 – A student placed some clean
rocks in a clear plastic jar filled with clean
water. He put the lid on the jar and shook
it for a few minutes. The student noticed
that smaller pieces had broken off some of
the rocks and that there was fine grit on
the bottom of the jar. What change of the
Earth’s surface was the student modeling?
*H. Weathering of rocks*
Question 15 – How does the sun affect
the winds that blow on the Earth?
*A. It provides food and energy for the trees.*
*B. It puts water into the Earth’s atmosphere.*
*C. It warms the waters of the Earth’s oceans.*
*D. It changes the temperature of the air.*
Question 15 – How does the sun affect
the winds that blow on the Earth?
*D. It changes the temperature of the air.*
Question 16 – Soil is created when
.
*F. earthquakes occur*
*G. rocks are broken down*
*H. it mixes with water*
*J. glaciers melt*
Question 16 – Soil is created when
.
*G. rocks are broken down*
Question 17 – Which gas in the
atmosphere condenses to form clouds
and rain?
*A. Oxygen*
*B. Water vapor*
*C. Carbon dioxide*
*D. Nitrogen*
Question 17 – Which gas in the
atmosphere condenses to form clouds
and rain?
*B. Water vapor*
Question 18 – What would happen if
the Earth stopped rotating?
*F. Half of the Earth would always be dark.*
*G. The entire Earth would always be dark.*
*H. The entire Earth would always be light.*
*J. The sun would revolve around the Earth.*
Question 18 – What would happen if
the Earth stopped rotating?
*F. Half of the Earth would always be dark.*
Question 19 – Which of the
following are fossil fuels?
*A. Oil*
*B. Coal*
*C. Natural gas*
*D. All of these*
Question 19 – Which of the
following are fossil fuels?
*D. All of these*
Question 20 – What type of energy
does the sun provide?
*F. Electrical*
*G. Lunar*
*H. Solar*
*J. Sound*
Question 20 – What type of energy
does the sun provide?
*H. Solar*
Question 21 – Plants grow best in soil
that contains
.
*A. oxygen and hydrogen*
*B. pebbles and rocks*
*C. organic materials*
*D. living animals*
Question 21 – Plants grow best in soil
that contains
.
*C. organic materials*
Question 22 – Which of these is an
renewable resource that can turn a
turbine to produce electricity?
*F. Gold*
*G. Coal*
*H. Trees*
*J. Wind *
Question 22 – Which of these is an
renewable resource that can turn a
turbine to produce electricity?
*J. Wind *
Question 23 – Which energy source
is renewable?
*A. Coal*
*B. Geothermal*
*C. Oil *
*D. Natural gas *
Question 23 – Which energy source
is renewable?
*B. Geothermal*
Question 24 - Which of the following
best conserves the natural resources
that are used to make a television?
*F. Only buy televisions on sale*
*G. Throw old televisions in the trash*
*H. Repair broken televisions*
*J. Donate a new television to your school*
Question 24 - Which of the following
best conserves the natural resources
that are used to make a television?
*H. Repair broken televisions*
Question 25 – Electricity can be
produced from renewable or
nonrenewable energy sources. Which
of the following are renewable energy
resources only?
*A. Wind and oil*
*B. Wind and sunlight*
*C. Natural gas and oil*
*D. Natural gas and coal*
Question 25 – Electricity can be
produced from renewable or
nonrenewable energy sources. Which
of the following are renewable energy
resources only?
*B. Wind and sunlight*
Question 26 – Which of the following
landforms is created by a combination
of wind erosion and deposition?
*F. Canyon*
*G. Delta*
*H. Mountain*
*J. Sand dune*
Question 26 – Which of the following
landforms is created by a combination
of wind erosion and deposition?
*J. Sand dune*
Question 27 – Why is coal classified as
a nonrenewable resource?
*A. It forms in a cycle over several years.*
*B. It is easily mined from under the ground.*
*C. It takes millions of years to form.*
*D. It can be burned in furnaces and stoves.*
Question 27 – Why is coal classified as
a nonrenewable resource?
*C. It takes millions of years to form.*
Question 28 - How long does it take
the Earth to rotate once on its axis?
*F. About 365 days*
*G. About 24 hours*
*H. About 1 year*
*J. About 29 days*
Question 28 - How long does it take
the Earth to rotate once on its axis?
*G. About 24 hours*
Question 29 – Scientists claim that the
area around the Grand Canyon was once
an ocean. What evidence would
support their claim?
*A. Fossils of ocean animals were found in the Grand Canyon.*
*B. Dinosaur footprints were found near the Grand Canyon.*
*C. Fish were found living in the rivers of the Grand Canyon.*
*D. Bones from desert animals were found in the Grand
Canyon.*
Question 29 – Scientists claim that the
area around the Grand Canyon was once
an ocean. What evidence would
support their claim?
*A. Fossils of ocean animals were found in the Grand Canyon.*
Question 30 – A glacier is a slowmoving river of ice. How does a glacier
help create new soil?
*F. It carries plants down mountains to the oceans.*
*G. It melts and becomes part of rivers and streams.*
*H. It scrapes small particles off large rocks.*
*J. It freezes small particles of dirt to form large rocks.*
Question 30 – A glacier is a slowmoving river of ice. How does a glacier
help create new soil?
*H. It scrapes small particles off large rocks.*
Question 31 – What is deposition?
A. The dropping of sediments by wind, water, or ice*
*B. The wearing away of rocks by wind, water, or ice*
*C. The washing away of soil by wind, water, or ice*
*D. The movement of soil from one place to another*
Question 31 – What is deposition?
A. The dropping of sediments by wind, water, or ice*
Question 32 – Which process changes
rocks to soil?
*F. Erosion*
*G. Deposition*
*H. Evaporating*
*J. Weathering*
Question 32 – Which process changes
rocks to soil?
*J. Weathering*
Question 33 - What causes seasons on
the Earth?
*A. The movement of the moon as it revolves around the sun*
*B. The movement of the sun as the Earth revolves around it*
*C. The tilt of the Earth on its axis as it revolves around the sun*
*D. The orbits of other planets as they revolve around the sun*
Question 33 - What causes seasons on
the Earth?
*C. The tilt of the Earth on its axis as it revolves around the sun*
Question 34 – Which of the following is
a nonrenewable resource?
*F. Tree*
*G. Mineral*
*H. Cow*
*J. Fish*
Question 34 – Which of the following is
a nonrenewable resource?
*G. Mineral*
Question 35 – The diagram shows
different layers of sedimentary rock.
Which layer is most likely the oldest?
*A. Layer 1*
*B. Layer 2*
*C. Layer 3*
*D. Layer 4*
Question 35 – The diagram shows
different layers of sedimentary rock.
Which layer is most likely the oldest?
*D. Layer 4*
Question 36 – Which of the following
must occur in order for a plant to be
transformed into a fossil fuel?
*F. They must be recycled several times.*
*G. They must be buried under sediments.*
*H. They must be eaten by animals.*
*J. They must be burned.*
Question 36 – Which of the following
must occur in order for a plant to be
transformed into a fossil fuel?
*G. They must be buried under sediments.*
Question 37 – A student wanted to
test how much moisture a plant needs
for good growth. What is the
independent variable in this
investigation?
*A. The amount of water*
*B. The type of plant*
*C. The type of soil*
*D. The amount of light*
Question 37 – A student wanted to
test how much moisture a plant needs
for good growth. What is the
independent variable in this
investigation?
*A. The amount of water*
Question 38 - Which of the following
is NOT an alternative source of
energy?
*F. The sun*
*G. The wind*
*H. Moving water*
*J. Natural gas*
Question 38 - Which of the following
is NOT an alternative source of
energy?
*J. Natural gas*
Question 39 - How does sediment
change to rock?
*A. The sediment erodes and changes to rock.*
*B. The layers of sediment press down together. *
*C. The sediment weathers and changes to rock.*
*D. The sediment is hardened by volcanic action.*
Question 39 - How does sediment
change to rock?
*B. The layers of sediment press down together. *
Question 40 – What do fossils indicate
about some animals from long ago?
*F. All animals today are exactly the same as they were
millions of years ago.*
*G. The only animals that have changed over time are fish.*
*H. Most animals have not changed over time.*
*J. Some animals have changed dramatically over time.*
Question 40 – What do fossils indicate
about some animals from long ago?
*J. Some animals have changed dramatically over time.*
Question 41 – Which of the
following is an example of a fossil?
*A. A dried-out plant leaf *
*B. Footprints in some wet mud *
*C. The bones of a dinosaur *
*D. Chicken bones from last night’s dinner *
Question 41 – Which of the
following is an example of a fossil?
*C. The bones of a dinosaur *
Question 42 – More and more solar
power is being used in a variety of
ways. What is solar power?
*F. A nonrenewable resource that formed millions of years ago*
*G. A nonrenewable resource that is replaced every day*
*H. A renewable resource that forms from burning down trees*
*J. A renewable resource that comes from the sun*
Question 42 – More and more solar
power is being used in a variety of
ways. What is solar power?
*J. A renewable resource that comes from the sun*
Question 43 - What happens when
Earth’s plates grind past each other
along fault lines?
*A. An earthquake shakes the Earth.*
*B. A volcanic eruption always occurs. *
*C. A valley is created on the Earth.*
*D. A glacier melts and causes erosion.*
Question 43 - What happens when
Earth’s plates grind past each other
along fault lines?
*A. An earthquake shakes the Earth.*
Question 44 – Which of the
following processes would take the
longest to change landforms on the
Earth’s surface?
*F. An earthquake shaking the ground*
*G. Water moving sediment downstream*
*H. Weathering of a rock by wind*
*J. A volcanic eruption depositing lava *
Question 44 – Which of the
following processes would take the
longest to change landforms on the
Earth’s surface?
*H. Weathering of a rock by wind*
Question 45 – The great majority of
the Earth’s surface is covered by —
*A. rocks*
*B. soil*
*C. water*
*D. sand*
Question 45 – The great majority of
the Earth’s surface is covered by —
*C. water*
Question 46 – All of the following are
effects of flowing water EXCEPT —
*F. the movement of rocks and soil*
*G. the formation of glaciers*
*H. the formation of canyons and deltas*
*J. the erosion of river and stream banks*
Question 46 – All of the following are
effects of flowing water EXCEPT —
*G. the formation of glaciers*
Question 47 – Barrier islands are
sandbars along the coast of Texas.
These islands most likely formed
when—
*A. a large hurricane deposited sand during the early 1800’s*
*B. ocean currents eroded sand from the coast for a few years*
*C. ocean currents deposited the sand over millions of years*
*D. tornadoes deposited the sand over millions of years*
Question 47 – Barrier islands are
sandbars along the coast of Texas.
These islands most likely formed
when—
*C. ocean currents deposited the sand over millions of years*
Question 48 - A large, slow-moving
sheet of ice is called
.
*F. an iceberg*
*G. a plate*
*H. a glacier*
*J. an earthquake*
Question 48 - A large, slow-moving
sheet of ice is called
.
*H. a glacier*
Question 49 – Many valleys in the
Northern U.S. have a U-shape
that shows a glacier carved them.
How long does it take a glacier to
carve a valley?
*A. Less than a year*
*B. 10 to 20 years*
*C. About a hundred years*
*D. Thousands of years*
Question 49 – Many valleys in the
Northern U.S. have a U-shape
that shows a glacier carved them.
How long does it take a glacier to
carve a valley?
*D. Thousands of years*
Question 50 – Which would be the
best way to model the changes to a
canyon after flooding?
*F. A tray of sand with water dripping through it*
*G. A tray of sand with water pouring down it*
*H. A blow dryer blowing air on a tray of sand*
*J. A heat lamp shining down on a wet tray of sand*
Question 50 – Which would be the
best way to model the changes to a
canyon after flooding?
*G. A tray of sand with water pouring down it*
Question 51 – Mountains on Earth’s
surface can be caused by earthquakes,
uplift, or—
*A. sand dunes*
*B. volcanic eruptions*
*C. shore lines*
*D. wind erosion*
Question 51 – Mountains on Earth’s
surface can be caused by earthquakes,
uplift, or—
*B. volcanic eruptions*
Question 52 – A delta often forms
where a river flows into an ocean.
Why do deltas continue to grow
indefinitely?
*F. The ocean weathers away the soil on the delta. *
*G. The ocean is depositing sediments on the delta.*
*H. Many rivers erode sediments from the delta.*
*J. The river is depositing sediments on the delta.*
Question 52 – A delta often forms
where a river flows into an ocean.
Why do deltas continue to grow
indefinitely?
*J. The river is depositing sediments on the delta.*
Question 53 - The grinding action of
glaciers causes
.
*A. the creation of new landforms*
*B. water in the oceans to dry up*
*C. flooding around the world*
*D. earthquakes in cold places*
Question 53 - The grinding action of
glaciers causes
.
*A. the creation of new landforms*
Question 54 - As the population of the
Earth increases, what might happen to
the nonrenewable resources we use
now?
*F. They may be used up someday.*
*G. More will form in the meantime.*
*H. New resources will be found.*
*J. They will be become more plentiful.*
Question 54 - As the population of the
Earth increases, what might happen to
the nonrenewable resources we use
now?
*F. They may be used up someday.*
Question 55 – What tool would be used
to observe tiny objects more closely?
*A.*
*C.*
*B.*
*D.*
Question 55 – What tool would be used
to observe tiny objects more closely?
*A.*
Question 56 – Landforms, such as
canyons and mountains, result from —
*F. destructive forces such as volcanoes and weathering*
*G. constructive forces such as deposition and building*
*H. A combination of constructive and destructive forces*
*J. a combination of weathering, erosion, and deposition*
Question 56 – Landforms, such as
canyons and mountains, result from —
*H. A combination of constructive and destructive forces*
Question 57 – The rock pictured below
contains many fossils. This rock is
most likely an example of
.
*A. a sedimentary rock*
*C. an igneous rock*
*B. a metamorphic rock*
*D. a fossil rock*
Question 57 – The rock pictured below
contains many fossils. This rock is
most likely an example of
.
*A. a sedimentary rock*
Question 58 - A glacier is like
sandpaper because it
.
*F. presses down on the Earth’s surface*
*G. scratches and grinds other materials*
*H. collects rocks and soil over the Earth*
*J. helps form valleys and mountains*
Question 58 - A glacier is like
sandpaper because it
.
*G. scratches and grinds other materials*
Question 59 - Which of these would be
the most likely cause of the ground
opening in large cracks in a matter of
seconds?
*A. A long drought*
*B. An earthquake*
*C. a heavy rain*
*D. a large wave*
Question 59 - Which of these would be
the most likely cause of the ground
opening in large cracks in a matter of
seconds?
*B. An earthquake*
Question 60 – Magma deep in Earth
expands and is forced out the
opening of a volcano. As the rock
cools, it may form which of the
following?
*F. Glaciers*
*G. Rivers*
*H. Mountains*
*J. Valleys*
Question 60 – Magma deep in Earth
expands and is forced out the
opening of a volcano. As the rock
cools, it may form which of the
following?
*H. Mountains*
Question 61 – What is the most
important reason that soil is described
as a natural resource?
*A. Soil provides oxygen for plants. *
*B. Soil has dead organisms in it.*
*C. Soil absorbs most precipitation.*
*D. Most plants need soil for survival. *
Question 61 – What is the most
important reason that soil is described
as a natural resource?
*D. Most plants need soil for survival. *
Question 62 – Which of the following is
NOT true about glaciers?
*F. Melting glaciers supply water for many people.*
*G. Most of Earth’s water is in the form of glaciers.*
*H. Glacial movements can leave behind valleys.*
*J. Glaciers pick up sediments as they move.*
Question 62 – Which of the following is
NOT true about glaciers?
*G. Most of Earth’s water is in the form of glaciers.*
Question 63 - How are an earthquake
and a glacier alike?
*A. They both cause the Earth to shake violently.*
*B. They are both destructive forces that work very quickly.*
*C. They both change the surface of the Earth.*
*D. They are both caused by movements of crustal plates.*
Question 63 - How are an earthquake
and a glacier alike?
*C. They both change the surface of the Earth.*
Question 64 - What causes
earthquakes, volcanoes and uplift
of Earth's surface?
*F. The pull of gravity from the sun and the moon*
*G. Movements in the Earth’s crust*
*H. Explosion in the Earth’s core*
*J. New rocks forming on Earth’s surface*
Question 64 - What causes
earthquakes, volcanoes and uplift
of Earth's surface?
*G. Movements in the Earth’s crust*
Question 65 – The Colorado River
has helped to form the Grand
Canyon. Which natural process does
the river most directly cause?
*A. Uplift *
*B. Erosion *
*C. Earthquakes *
*D. Glaciers *
Question 65 – The Colorado River
has helped to form the Grand
Canyon. Which natural process does
the river most directly cause?
*B. Erosion *
Question 66 – All of the following
forces can change the Earth’s surface
EXCEPT —
*F. reflection*
*G. erosion*
*H. deposition*
*J. weathering*
Question 66 – All of the following
forces can change the Earth’s surface
EXCEPT —
*F. reflection*
Question 67 - When water enters a
crack in a rock and then freezes, what
might possibly happen to the rock?
*A. The rock will get harder due to the ice.*
*B. The rock might change to an igneous rock.*
*C. The crack might get larger and split the rock.*
*D. The crack might be filled with water and ice.*
Question 67 - When water enters a
crack in a rock and then freezes, what
might possibly happen to the rock?
*C. The crack might get larger and split the rock.*
Question 68 - A student conducted an
investigation to see how glaciers work.
The experiment analyzed the effects
on a rock of a plain ice cube and an ice
cube containing sand. What effect did
the sandy ice cube have on the rock?
*F. The sandy ice cube did not change the rock in any way.*
*G. The sandy ice cube created a valley on top of the rock.*
*H. The sandy ice cube melted faster than the plain one.*
*J. The sandy ice cube scratched the rock like a glacier does.*
Question 68 - A student conducted an
investigation to see how glaciers work.
The experiment analyzed the effects
on a rock of a plain ice cube and an ice
cube containing sand. What effect did
the sandy ice cube have on the rock?
*J. The sandy ice cube scratched the rock like a glacier does.*
Question 69 – As the energy needs for
Texas increase, new sources of energy
are required to replace or supplement
the nonrenewable sources of energy
now in use. Two renewable sources of
energy that are available in Texas are
*F. natural gas and wind power*
*G. coal and hydroelectric power*
*H. hydroelectric and wind power*
*J. oil and solar power*
Question 69 – As the energy needs for
Texas increase, new sources of energy
are required to replace or supplement
the nonrenewable sources of energy
now in use. Two renewable sources of
energy that are available in Texas are
*H. hydroelectric and wind power*
Question 70 – The presence of an
animal fossil in a rock gives
evidence of —
*F. what hunting behaviors the animal used*
*G. how many offspring the animal had*
*H. exactly when the animal was born*
*J. the time period in which the animal lived*
Question 70 – The presence of an
animal fossil in a rock gives
evidence of —
*J. the time period in which the animal lived*
Question 71 – Layer A in
diagram probably formed
ocean. Which of these is
clue that layer A formed
ocean?
*A. The thickness of the layer*
*B. The type of fossils in the layer*
*C. The position of the layer*
*D. The density of the layer*
the
in an
the best
in an
Question 71 – Layer A in
diagram probably formed
ocean. Which of these is
clue that layer A formed
ocean?
*B. The type of fossils in the layer*
the
in an
the best
in an
Question 72 is the melted
rock that comes out of a volcano.
*F. Magnet*
*G. Granite*
*H. Marble*
*J. Magma*
Question 72 is the melted
rock that comes out of a volcano.
*J. Magma*
Question 73 - The process of breaking
up rocks on Earth’s surface is called
.
*A. weathering*
*B. erosion*
*C. deposition*
*D. condensing*
Question 73 - The process of breaking
up rocks on Earth’s surface is called
.
*A. weathering*
Question 74 – Which of these can be
mined from Earth and used as an
energy source?
*F. Coal*
*G. Gravel*
*H. Granite*
*J. Limestone*
Question 74 – Which of these can be
mined from Earth and used as an
energy source?
*F. Coal*
Question 75 – Which statement
below is an observation?
*A. A particular rock is smooth because of moving water.*
*B. A particular rock has a rough, dark surface.*
*C. A particular rock was deposited by the wind.*
*D. A particular rock is 1,000 years old.*
Question 75 – Which statement
below is an observation?
*B. A particular rock has a rough, dark surface.*
Question 76 – Which of the following
can cause erosion?
*F. Falling leaves*
*G. Flowing water*
*H. Growing grass*
*J. Rising temperatures*
Question 76 – Which of the following
can cause erosion?
*G. Flowing water*
Question 77 – Which of the following
landforms are caused MOSTLY by
deposition?
*A. Deltas and dunes*
*B. Valleys and canyons*
*C. Mountains and deltas*
*D. Dunes and icebergs*
Question 77 – Which of the following
landforms are caused MOSTLY by
deposition?
*A. Deltas and dunes*
Question 78 - The process by which
rocks and soil are carried away to
other places by wind, water, or other
means is called
.
*F. evaporation*
*G. erosion*
*H. respiration*
*J. transpiration*
Question 78 - The process by which
rocks and soil are carried away to
other places by wind, water, or other
means is called
.
*G. erosion*
Question 79 - To find out which
soil absorbs moisture BEST, each
container shown below must—
*A. contain a different type of soil*
*B. have soil from the same location*
*C. be tested by the same person*
*D. contain different amounts of soil*
Question 79 - To find out which
soil absorbs moisture BEST, each
container shown below must—
*A. contain a different type of soil*
Question 80 – Which BEST explains
how soil is formed?
*F. Farmers add fertilizer to dirt, making new soil.*
*G. Plants die and decay, making new soil.*
*H. Rocks are weathered, making new soil.*
*J. Soil gets used up, making the land a desert.*
Question 80 – Which BEST explains
how soil is formed?
*H. Rocks are weathered, making new soil.*