Science Review: Earth & Space

Question 1

If the Sun is shining in the sky over Florida at 1:00pm on Tues., where will it be in 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

shining in the sky over Florida

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of erosion?

Accepted Answer

ocean waves carrying away sand from the coastline

Question 3

Of what is Earth's crust made?

Accepted Answer

rock

Question 4

Which of the following objects can temporarily resist the force of gravity?

Accepted Answer

airplane

Question 5

Why does the Earth have changing seasons?

Accepted Answer

The Earth revolves around the Sun every 365 days.

Question 6

Which environment has higher latitudes, moderate precipitation, and low temperatures?

Accepted Answer

tundra

Question 7

Which source of electric energy is non-renewable?

Accepted Answer

coal

Question 8

Which objects in our solar system are made of ice, rocks, and dust and often look dirty?

Accepted Answer

comets

Question 9

Where does the sun find its greatest source of water to turn into vapor?

Accepted Answer

oceans

Question 10

T/F: All galaxies contain trillions of stars and planets.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling of lava and magma?

Accepted Answer

igneous

Question 12

T/F: The inner planets have higher temperatures because they are closer to the Sun.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of weathering?

Accepted Answer

river current breaking down rock in a canyon

Question 14

T/F: The Sun looks bigger than the other stars in the sky because it is the largest star.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

If humidity needs warm air and moisture to exist, which environment would have higher humidity?

Accepted Answer

rainforest

Question 16

Which statement is not true about the planets?

Accepted Answer

the inner planets have many moons

Question 17

What type of energy is shown in this picture?

Accepted Answer

chemical energy

Question 18

If most of Australia is covered in desert regions, which of the following would be true?

Accepted Answer

Australia must have low humidity

Question 19

Which type of rock is made from many other rocks cementing together in layers?

Accepted Answer

sedimentary

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