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- 1. Multiple Choice
The mostly solid part of Earth is called the _______.
geosphere
biosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
- 2. Multiple Choice
All of the living things on Earth make up the _______.
geosphere
biosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
- 3. Multiple Choice
All of Earth's water, including oceans, rivers, streams, lakes, etc.. makes up the _______.
geosphere
biosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
- 4. Multiple Choice
The layer of gases surrounding the Earth is called the _______.
geosphere
biosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
- 5. Multiple Choice
The biosphere includes:
rocks, minerals, and volcanoes
the air we breathe
trees, horses, bacteria, people
oceans, rivers, streams
- 6. Multiple Choice
The geosphere includes:
rocks, minerals, and volcanoes
the air we breathe
trees, horses, bacteria, people
oceans, rivers, streams
- 7. Multiple Choice
The atmosphere includes:
rocks, minerals, and volcanoes
the air we breathe
trees, horses, bacteria, people
oceans, rivers, streams
- 8. Multiple Choice
The hydrosphere includes:
rocks, minerals, and volcanoes
the air we breathe
trees, horses, bacteria, people
oceans, rivers, streams
- 9. Multiple Choice
How would running out of fossil fuels affect human life?
new sources of energy would need to be found
humans would drill for oil on the moon
none of the products humans now use would be available
scientists would have to discover new ways of providing food
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are examples of fossil fuels? (choose ALL that apply)
natural gas
dinosaur tracks
petrified wood
coal
oil/petroleum
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following experiments would best answer the question - "How does pollution affect fish in Utah's Lakes"?
An experiment comparing how different metals rust in water.
An experiment comparing the acid levels and fish populations in Utah Lakes
An experiment comparing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in urban areas of Utah.
An experiment comparing the types of fish and how large they are in different Utah Lakes.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the most common source causing the formation of acid precipitation?
thermal inversions
release of particulates (solids) from farming
burning fossil fuels
volcanic eruptions
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is one way that Plate Tectonics can affect human life?
volcanic eruptions throw pollutants into the atmosphere
electricity is generated from the movement of plates
tradewinds influence the location of shipping routes
solar energy replaces some dependance on fossil fuels
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which natural disaster has high winds that destroy buildings and can cause flooding along coastlines
earthquakes
mass movement (landslides)
hurricane
floods
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which natural disaster involves the movement of large amounts of eroded material down a slope that can destroy roads and buildings?
earthquakes
mass movement (landslides)
hurricane
floods
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which natural disaster can wash away roads, inundates buildings with water, and can leave people stranded and unable to move around as usual.
earthquakes
mass movement (landslides)
hurricane
floods
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which natural disaster causes building to sway back and forth, and in some cases topple over?
earthquakes
mass movement (landslides)
hurricane
floods
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following resources continuously recycle on Earth? (Choose ALL that apply)
coal
water
carbon
nitrogen
uranium
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is a renewable resource?
a resource that can be used for a second or third purpose
a resource that is abundant and easily available for use
a resource that can be melted down and reformed into something new
a resource that is part of a cycle that is replenished
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are examples of natural resources? (choose ALL that apply)
sunlight
gold
air
land
fossil fuels
- 21. Multiple Choice
Most electricity in the U.S. is generated using renewable energy resources?
true
false
- 22. Multiple Choice
Most electricity in the U.S. is generated using non-renewable energy resources?
true
false
- 23. Multiple Choice
Coal is a _______________ resource.
renewable
non-renewable
- 24. Multiple Choice
Wind is a _______________ resource.
renewable
non-renewable
- 25. Multiple Choice
Solar energy is a _______________ resource.
renewable
non-renewable
- 26. Multiple Choice
Nuclear energy is a _______________ resource.
renewable
non-renewable
- 27. Multiple Choice
Oil is a _______________ resource.
renewable
non-renewable
- 28. Multiple Choice
Geothermal energy is a _______________ resource.
renewable
non-renewable
- 29. Multiple Choice
Biomass is a _______________ resource.
renewable
non-renewable
- 30. Multiple Choice
Natural gas is a _______________ resource.
renewable
non-renewable
- 31. Multiple Choice
What is the role of scientists in social or politacal issues?
correctly report the results of studies so the public can be informed
campaign to change current policies
pass laws to make things more safe
change the results of studies so people will do what the scientist wants
- 32. Multiple Choice
Which local hazard can be monitored and studied by using technology such as GPS satellites and seismometers?
flooding
drought
tornadoes
earthquakes
- 33. Multiple Choice
Extreme rainfall or sudden snow melt can cause landslides to occur.
true
false
- 34. Multiple Choice
How can humans use the increase in temperature inside the Earth to our advantage?
preventing tsunamis
using the new land created by earthquakes
producing electricity from water heated underground
monitoring surface temperatures to predict volcanoes
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