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Earth Space Science Review
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A review of Q3 & Q4 science material.
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The area of Earth which contains the crust, mantle, and core of the planet.
Geosphere
Biosphere
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
2
Which of the following is an example of the hydrosphere interacting with the atmosphere?
Birds flying through the air
Water evaporiting and condensing into clouds
Heavy rain causing flooding
Birds diving into lakes for food
3
Which of the following is an example of the geosphere interacting with the atmosphere?
A tsunami (giant wave) hitting the coastline
A volcano eruption
A tornado forming over a lake
An earthquake under water
4
Which type of constellation appears only during certain times of the year?
seasonal
circumpolar
5
Which of the following would describe how circumpolar constellations appear throughout the year
They will appear to spin on an axis throughout the year
They will appear in the same position throughout the year
They will travel from west to east across the sky
They will travel from east to west across the sky
6
Which of the following explains how humans preserve water?
sending used water to a treatment facility
the water cycle
drinking soda
Taking long showers
7
The brightest star in the night sky is Sirius. Knowing this information, we can infer that...
Sirius is closer than most of the stars in the night sky
Sirius is smaller than other stars in the night sky
Sirius is older than the other stars in the night sky
Sirius is larger than the other stars in the night sky
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Why does the Sun appear to be so bright?
It is the youngest star in the galaxy
The Sun is the closest star in the galaxy
The Sun is the oldest star in the galaxy
The Sun is the largest star in the galaxy
9
The area of our planet containing all of Earth's water.
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
10
At dawn, when the sun rises in the east, which of the following would explain your shadow?
A short shadow towards the west
A short shadow towards the east
A long shadow towards the west
A long shadow towards the east
11
At what time of year would your shadow be at its longest point?
First day of winter
First day of summer
First day of spring
First day of autumn
12
What time of year would the daytime hours be the longest?
First day of winter
First day of summer
First day of autumn
First day of spring
13
Which of the following statements explains why some constellations are seasonal?
The stars change positions throughout the year
The Earth's rotation
The Earth revolving around the Sun
The Sun revolves around the Earth
14
The area of our planet containing all of Earth's air.
Geosphere
Biosphere
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
15
Which statement explains the position of the Sun, moon, and Earth during the new moon phase?
The Earth is between the moon and the Sun
The moon is below the Earth
The Sun is between the moon and the Earth
The moon is between the Sun and the Earth
16
Which of the following is an example of the biosphere interacting with the hydrosphere?
Rain falling from the sky
Dolphins swimming in the ocean
Birds flying through the air
Water flowing through soil
17
The area of the Earth containing all life on the planet.
Biosphere
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Geosphere
18
Which of the following is an example of how humans can protect Earth's resources?
Driving a car to the gas station 2 blocks away
Using old tires to create playground equipment
Using commercial boats to fish the oceans
Cutting down trees for lumber
