A student finds a rock with a fossil in it. How did the rock most likely form?

from layers of sediment that were pressed together

The best way to identify a mineral is to...

observe several different properties.

2 rocks are the same color, but leave a different color on streak plates. Which is true?

The minerals in each rock are different.

Which of the following best describes how sleet forms?

water travels through a warm layer into a freezing layer

How does sand cause weathering?

It scrapes away at the surface of the rock.

Which of the following represents the part of the water cycle called runoff?

water flowing into bodies of water

Which of these correctly describes how weathering is different from erosion?

Weathering breaks down rock, while erosion moves rock.

Which of the following describes this climate zone?

It has cold temperatures because it is far from the equator.

Which statement is true?

Rocks are made of 2 or more minerals.

Which is a definition of weathering?

breaking down rocks into smaller pieces

When classifying a mineral based on its hardness, what is being tested?

the ability of a mineral to resist being scratched

What effect will a rapid drop in air pressure have on weather?

The weather will be stormy with strong winds and heavy rain.

Which of the following locations is most likely to receive precipitation in the form of snow?

locations with higher elevations

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Elementary Science Review: Earth

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1
Which tool would you use to observe grains of minerals in a rock?
a Mohs scale
a hand lens
a hammer
a streak plate
2
A student finds a rock with a fossil in it. How did the rock most likely form?
from layers of sediment that were pressed together
from melted rock above Earth's surface
from melted rock below Earth's surface
from heat and pressure below Earth's surface
3
The best way to identify a mineral is to...
compare the hardness to a known mineral.
observe several different properties.
look at the color.
break apart the mineral.
4
Bob finds a rock near a stream by his house. Most likely which type of rock is it?
sedimentary
metamorphic
mineral
igneous
5
Which type of environment is filled with low growing plants like grasses and wildflowers?
grassland
tundra
swamp
rainforest
6
Which weather tool is this?
weather vane
hygrometer
anemometer
barometer
7
2 rocks are the same color, but leave a different color on streak plates. Which is true?
The minerals in each rock are the same.
The rocks do not contain minerals.
The minerals in each rock are different.
The rocks have the same properties.
8
How is silica/silicon used?
for heat energy
for fertilizer
for glass
for roads
9
Which of the following best describes how sleet forms?
water travels through a warm layer into a freezing layer
when water vapor gathers on dust particles in the atmosphere
when liquid water evaporates into the atmosphere
when frozen rain is tossed up & down in large thunder clouds
10
Which is a result of gravity?
Cold weather freezes water in rocks.
Strong winds carry large rocks.
Wind shapes rock into arches.
Rocks move downhill.
11
How does sand cause weathering?
It carries rock from place to place.
It gets into cracks and expands.
It scrapes away at the surface of the rock.
It pulls rocks downward.
12
I built a house on a hill. What will likely happen if I remove the plants from the hillside?
The size of the hill will increase.
Rainfall will increase.
Erosion will increase.
The size of the trees will increase.
13
Which part of the water cycle involves liquid water turning into water vapor?
evaporation
precipitation
collection
condensation
14
Florida's phosphate rock formed from...
limestone
weathering
fertilizer
remains of ocean animals
15
Which solid type of precipitation can be seen during thunderstorms?
snow
sleet
rain
hail
16
Which part of the water cycle involves liquids or solids falling to the ground?
evaporation
runoff
precipitation
condensation
17
Which kind of rock forms from small pieces of rock that settle in layers?
metamorphic
igneous
magma
sedimentary
18
Which explains how the climate of Clingman's Dome is affected by its high elevation?
It's cooler.
It's drier.
It's wetter.
It's warmer.
19
Which part of the water cycle involves water collecting in lakes, streams, puddles, or oceans?
runoff
evaporation
precipitation
accumulation
20
Which is a renewable resource?
aluminum
marble
oil
sunlight
21
Which of the following represents the part of the water cycle called runoff?
water soaking into the ground
water falling to Earth
water disappearing from a puddle
water flowing into bodies of water
22
Which type of precipitation forms when snow passes through a warm layer before freezing again?
hail
sleet
rain
snow
23
Which of these correctly describes how weathering is different from erosion?
Weathering breaks down rock, while erosion moves rock.
Ice causes weathering but does not cause erosion.
Wing causes weathering but does not cause erosion.
Weathering moves rock, while erosion breaks down rock.
24
Which of the following describes this climate zone?
It receives little snowfall because it's close to the ocean.
It is very hot because it is on the coastline.
It has cold temperatures because it is far from the equator.
It is very wet because it is below sea level.
25
Which statement is true?
Minerals are made of living things.
Rocks are made of 2 or more minerals.
Minerals are made up of rocks.
Rocks all look the same.
26
_________________ is the way a mineral's surface reflects light.
streak
cleavage
hardness
luster
27
Which of the following actions involves the use of a nonrenewable resource?
talking with friends
opening the door
driving the car
breathing fresh air
28
Which part of the water cycle causes the water droplets to form on the glass cover?
precipitation
condensation
collection
evaporation
29
Which is a definition of weathering?
pulling rocks downward
picking up rocks
breaking down rocks into smaller pieces
moving materials from one place to another
30
Which type of cloud is mostly associated with thunderstorms?
cirrus
cumulonimbus
cumulus
nimbus
31
When classifying a mineral based on its hardness, what is being tested?
the texture of the surface of a mineral after it is broken
the mark that may be seen when a mineral is rubbed on a tile
the ability of a mineral to resist being scratched
the temp. at which a mineral will begin to melt when heated
32
Which is a natural resource?
car
rock
computer
bridge
33
What effect will a rapid drop in air pressure have on weather?
The weather will be less windy, cloudy, and rainy.
Weather will be fair with low humidity/colder temperatures.
The weather will be stormy with strong winds and heavy rain.
The weather will be sunny with a light breeze and no rain.
34
Which type of precipitation occurs when ice crystals stick together & then fall to the ground?
hail
snow
sleet
rain
35
Which type of rock is most commonly found at the bottom of Mount Kilauea, an active volcano?
metamorphic
sedimentary
mineral
igneous
36
Which tool could be used to determine if the current wind speed is ideal for me to fly my kite?
anemometer
barometer
hygrometer
weather vane
37
Which of these Florida resources is renewable?
phosphate
water
sand
oil
38
Which tool measures air pressure?
thermometer
hygrometer
anemometer
barometer
39
A volcano erupts and lava flows out. Which kind of rock forms from the lava when it cools?
metamorphic
igneous
sedimentary
magma
40
Which of the following locations is most likely to receive precipitation in the form of snow?
locations closer to the equator
locations by large bodies of water
locations with higher elevations
locations in the temperate zone
41
Which climate zone is known for having seasons, like warmer summers and cooler winters?
polar
temperate
rainforest
tropical
42
Which of the following environments receives the greatest amount of precipitation every year?
tundra
grassland
rainforest
desert
43
Which is the only type of precipitation that hits the ground as a liquid?
snow
hail
rain
sleet
44
Which of the following temperatures would allow precipitation to fall as snow?
-1°C (30°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (40°F)
2°C (35°F)
45
True or false: all deserts are hot.
true
false
46
Which is used to produce electricity?
copper
iron
coal
limestone
47
What type of data is most often gathered to determine climate?
precipitation and temperature
precipitation and elevation
distance from an ocean and temperature
distance from an ocean and elevation
48
Which energy resource does Florida have the most of?
oil
gas
coal
sunlight
49
Rocks that are formed from intense heat and pressure are most likely...
sedimentary
metamorphic
igneous
magma
50
Which part of the water cycle involves water vapor turning into liquid water to form clouds?
precipitation
evaporation
condensation
runoff
51
Which kind of rock forms when heat and pressure change rock?
metamorphic
lava
igneous
sedimentary
52
A mineral in a bag falls out & breaks along a flat, smooth surface. What property is this?
streak
cleavage
luster
hardness
53
A student found a rock with a fossil in it. The rock is most likely...
metamorphic
igneous
magma
sedimentary
54
Which of the following describes a change due to weathering?
rivers carrying soil and rocks through valleys
tree roots breaking rocks into smaller pieces of rock
ocean waves washing sand off of the beach
wind blowing sand and pebbles off of a sand dune
55
What tool measures wind direction?
weather vane
barometer
thermometer
anemometer
56
A glacier picks up a large rock and moves it. What is this process called?
weathering
erosion
gravity
landslide
57
Why is the climate in Puerto Rico generally warmer than the climate in Florida?
It's surrounded by more water.
Its line of latitude is closer to the equator.
It's more likely to rain there.
It's at an elevation closer to the sun.
58
Which statement correctly describes the main effect of weathering?
Rocks are moved from one place to another.
Rocks build up at the bottoms of lakes
Rocks are broken into smaller pieces.
Rocks grow larger in size.
59
Which of these Florida resources is nonrenewable?
sunlight
wind
water
silicon
60
People cut down pine trees to make paper, then plant new ones to make more. Pine trees are...
a mineral resource.
a fossil fuel.
a renewable resource.
a nonrenewable resource.
61
How can you tell whether a mineral has cleavage?
It can scratch most other minerals.
It looks glassy in the light.
It has the same color as its streak.
It has a smooth surface where it breaks.
62
Which climate zone is the coldest on average?
tundra
tropical
temperate
polar
63
Which climate zone is in between polar and tropical?
rainforest
grasslands
tundra
temperate
64
Which of the following is an example of erosion that has occurred in John's neighborhood?
Sunlight causes a painted wall to fade.
Cracks appear in a sidewalk near a puddle of water.
Mud dries on the side of a hill after a heavy rainfall.
Ants move sand from one place to another.
65
What decides whether a rock is an igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rock?
the number of minerals in it
its mass and volume
the way it's formed
its color in sunlight
66
Fossil fuels (coal & natural gas) are nonrenewable. What would happen if they were all used up?
More of the resource would need to be made in a factory.
Products could no longer be made using the resource.
The resource would no longer need to be produced.
It would be impossible to use up a nonrenewable resource.
67
What is phosphate used for?
for roads
for glass
for fertilizer
for gasoline
68
Which is a nonrenewable resource?
iron
wind
water
a tree
69
Which of the following explains the importance of an ocean in the water cycle?
It causes runoff to soak into the ground.
It stops evaporation from occurring.
It speeds up condensation that occurs in cumulus clouds.
It provides most of the water that falls as precipitation.
70
Which environment receives the least amount of rainfall?
polar
grassland
rainforest
desert
71
Which is a natural resource?
salt
wire
steel
concrete
72
What part of the water cycle involves precipitation traveling from higher to lower ground?
precipitation
runoff
condensation
evaporation
73
A scientist describes a mineral as metallic. Which property is this?
luster
streak
cleavage
color
74
What is the main source of groundwater in Florida?
the Floridan Aquifer
the Atlantic Ocean
the Florida Everglades
the Apalachicola River
75
A student found a dark, smooth rock near a volcano. How did the rock most likely form?
slowly, on Earth's surface
slowly, below Earth's surface
quickly, on Earth's surface
quickly, below Earth's surface
76
What climate zone is Florida in?
temperate
humid
tropical
tundra
77
Which of these breaks rocks apart by making cracks larger?
plants
sand
gravity
wind
78
What is limestone in Florida mostly used for?
to make glass
to build roads and buildings
to make fertilizer
to build up beaches

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