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Earth Science Review
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1
When water from collections changes from water to gas, what is the substance called?
water cycle
ice
precipitation
water vapor
2
Why do we see different constellations in the sky throughout the year?
Earth's Rotation
Earth's Revolution
3
If the sun is on my left, on which side will my shadow be?
in front of me
on my left
on my right
it will be non-existant
4
What causes the Earth's seasons?
Earth's Revolution
Earth's Rotation
5
What falls to the ground in the form of hail, snow, sleet, or rain?
condensation
precipitation
evaporation
collection
6
Why does the sun appear the brightest in the sky?
Because of its proximity to Earth
) Because the sun rotates around the earth
It is the brightest star
It is the largest star in the solar system
7
Which moon is shown in the picture?
Full Moon
Waxing Crescent
New Moon
Waning Crescent
8
How does the Earth move in the six months from June 21st to September 21st?
Earth makes a half rotation on it's axis
Earth begins to rotate more slowly on its orbit
Earth moves farther away from the sun
Earth makes a quarter of its revolution around the sun
9
What powers the water cycle?
the moon
the sun
the ocean
evaporation
10
If you leave a cold water bottle outside on a hot day, what might you see on the side of the bottle?
condensation
water collection
precipitation
sweat
11
What time is your shadow the shortest?
6:00 PM
12:00 PM (noon)
6:00 AM
10:00 AM
12
What causes Day and Night?
Earth's Revolution
Earth's Rotation
13
Why does a penguin in Antarctica not fall off the bottom of the earth?
Their feet are sticky
The Law of Conservation of Matter
The force of gravity
Earth's rotation
14
What is represented in the picture?
The Moon's Orbit
Earth's rotation
Earth's Revolution
The Moon Phases
15
If you want to measure the effectiveness of a water filter, what would you observe? (choose 2)
how clear the water is & how much sand is used
how much sand and gravel were used in the filter
how long it takes to filter the water and how clear the water is
how clear the water is and the temperature of the water after filtration
16
What is NOT an example of a water collection?
kitchen sink
lake
pond
puddle
17
What percent of water in our world is drinkable?
2%
0%
less than 1%
20%
18
What process causes water vapor to turn back into liquid and form clouds?
evaporation
collection
precipitation
condensation
19
What causes your shadow to be shortest at 12:00 noon?
Earth's Revolution
Earth's Rotation
20
When water from collections turns from liquid into gas (water vapor), what process is happening?
revolution
precipitation
evaporation
condensation
