Earth Science Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the solid part of Earth called?

  • Geosphere (correct)
  • Hydrosphere
  • Atmosphere
  • Biosphere

Which of these is NOT part of Earth's main systems?

  • Water
  • Air
  • Cars (correct)
  • Rocks

What can wind do to rocks over time?

  • Make them bigger
  • Paint them
  • Shape them (correct)
  • Turn them into water

How can plant roots change rocks?

<p>They can break rocks apart (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when rock layers push together and fold upward?

<p>Folded mountains (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What comes out of a volcano?

<p>Lava (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biosphere?

<p>All living things on Earth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a type of pollution?

<p>Sky pollution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if we catch too many fish too quickly?

<p>Fish become endangered (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'endangered' mean?

<p>The animal is at risk of becoming extinct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these helps protect our biosphere?

<p>Planting trees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the layer of gases around Earth called?

<p>Atmosphere (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is weather?

<p>The day-to-day state of the atmosphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT part of weather?

<p>Mountains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a warm air mass?

<p>A large body of warm air (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What often happens when a cold front passes through?

<p>The temperature drops (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is deforestation?

<p>Clearing large areas of forests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Amazon Rainforest called the 'lungs of the Earth'?

<p>Because it produces a lot of oxygen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can we do to help save forests?

<p>Recycle paper (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to protect the Amazon Rainforest?

<p>It helps clean our air (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Geosphere

The solid part of Earth, including rocks and land.

Earth's main systems

Air, water, rocks form Earth's main systems; cars aren't included.

Wind's effect on rocks

Wind can shape rocks over time through erosion.

Plant roots and rocks

Roots can break apart rocks, leading to soil formation.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Folded mountains

Layers of rock pushed together and folded upward.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Volcano output

A volcano releases lava, not water or snow.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Biosphere

The biosphere includes all living things on Earth.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Types of pollution

Land, water, and air pollution are types; sky pollution is not recognized.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Overfishing consequences

Catching too many fish can endanger their populations.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Endangered definition

Endangered means an animal is at risk of extinction.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Protecting the biosphere

Planting trees helps protect the biosphere.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding Earth.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Weather definition

Weather describes the day-to-day state of the atmosphere.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Components of weather

Temperature, wind, and rain are part of weather; mountains are not.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Warm air mass

A large body of warm air affects weather conditions.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Cold front effects

A cold front typically causes a temperature drop.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Deforestation

Deforestation is the clearing of large areas of forests.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Amazon Rainforest importance

It's called the 'lungs of the Earth' for its oxygen production.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Saving forests

Recycling paper can help save forests from deforestation.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Protecting the Amazon

Protecting the Amazon is crucial for clean air.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Related Documents

More Like This

Earth Materials and Cycles Quiz
12 questions
Earth's Atmosphere and Weather
13 questions
Weather and Earth's Systems Quiz
8 questions
Earth's Atmosphere Layers
20 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser