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Earth Science, Landforms, and Experimental Design
Earth Science, Landforms, and Experimental Design
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Basic Science facts on landforms, Earth, Sun and Moon, Tides and Experimental Design
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1
The moon orbits the earth how often?
Every 14 days
Every 28 Days
Every 24 hours
Every 365 Days
2
Which weathering force contributes most to the formation of sand dunes?
Tides
Floods
Rain
Wind
3
Rivers can create canyons. What is this process is called?
Washing
Weathering
Erosion
Tides
4
What causes earthquakes?
A Rapid Shift of Tectonic Plates
The Suns Gravity
Underground Rivers
Godzilla
5
I want to watch the sun rise out of my kitchen window. What direction must the window face?
West
East
North
South
6
What statement below is true about the moon
Orbits on its Axis
Supports Life
No Viable Atmosphere
Orbits Mars
7
What causes the Day/Night cycle every 24 hours?
The Earth's Revolution
The Earth's Rotation
The Sun's Rotation
The Earth's Orbit
8
Estimate how long it might take for the fold mountains in the graphic to form.
Several Million Years
One Thousand Years
One Hundred Thousand Years
One Hundred Years
9
Based on the diagram below what variable is the researcher testing?
Gravity
Speed
Potential Energy
Friction
10
Z is the direction the ball is going. The ball must go to X. Which force must be applied?
Motion X
Force A
Force B
Motion Z
11
What is the cause of high tides?
Gravity from the Moon and Sun
Underwater Earthquake
Winds from the Ocean
The rotation of the sun
12
Below is a representation of shadows on a Sunny Day. Where is the sun for the afternoon shadow?
In the Southern Sky
In the Western Sky
In the Northern Sky
In the Eastern Sky
13
Muddy areas are usually found at the mouths of large rivers. What causes this?
Tides and Currents
Underwater Volcanoes
Decaying plants and animals
Soil Erosion and Deposition
14
There are four tides in a 24 hour period. How many hours apart are the High tides?
6 hours
8 Hours
12 Hours
4 Hours
15
How many days would go by between a Full Moon and a New Moon?
7 Days
14 Days
21 Days
28 Days
16
What tools would be needed to measure the mass and distance of a ball thrown by this catapult?
Meter Stick and Triple Beam Balance
Stop Watch and Triple Beam Balance
Triple Beam Balance and Compass
Graduated Cylinder and Meter Stick
17
One of the major causes of Landslides is?
Godzilla
Freeways
High Winds
Heavy Rain
18
What kind of change to the Earth's surface might the volcano shown below cause?
Pretty
Slow
Scarey
Rapid
19
What is the 2nd planet from the sun?
Earth
Mars
Venus
The Moon
20
What landform provides evidence of erosion and deposition?
A Delta
A Plateau
A Mountain
A Sandune
21
What causes the seasons on Earth?
Suns Orbit around the Earth
The Phase of the Moon
Earth's Orbit Around the Sun
Earth's rotation on its Axis
22
The process that wears away rocks and minerals on Earth is called?
Erosion
Force
Weathering
Gravity
23
The U-shaped valley below was formed by what natural occurrence?
A River
A Volcano
A Bull Dozer
A Glacier
24
The man below is estimating time using his shadow cast by the sun. Where was the sun at 6am?
The Northern Sky
The Eastern Sky
Not up yet
The Western Sky
25
What properties below do the Moon and Earth both share?
Both have Oxygen Atmospheres
Both Have Large Bodies of Water
Both Have Craters
Both Support Life
26
Other than what is shown in the picture what extra tool might be needed for this experiment?
Triple Beam Balance
Meter Stick
Camera
Graduated Cylinder
27
A Tsunami is a rapid change to the earth and causes devastating floods. How are they caused?
Hurricanes
Solar Flares
Moon Tides
Earthquakes
28
How is a Plateau formed?
Wind and Water Erosion
Earthquake
Landslides
Hurricane
29
Pulleys are used to lift heavy objects. What type of force must be applied to lift the weight?
Pushing
Gravity
Lifting
Pulling
30
Canyons are formed by?
Weathering by Rain
Erosion by Rivers
Weathering by Wind
Erosion by Glaciers
