3rd Weeks Science Review

What is a nonrenewable energy source? A) An energy source that is easily replaced B) An energy source that takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced after use C) An energy source that can be used repeatedly without harm to

What is number 3? A) Crust B) Mantle C) Outer Core D) Inner Core

Which of the following best explains the meaning of the quote, "We all live downstream"? A) Nothing affects the environment. B) Our actions can impact the water quality for others. C) The water in rivers don't affect other people

Which of the following is an important resource in Virginia? A) Metals B) Marshes C) Forests

Based on the diagram what type of rock is quartzite? A) Igneous B) Sedimentary C) Metamorphic

Which type of plate tectonic boundary is shown in the area marked with the star?​ A) Divergent B) Convergent C) Transform

Which set of words are related to igneous rocks? A) Layers, fossils, decaying plants and animals B) Magma, crystals, heating and cooling C) Heat, pressure, chemical changes

From the Earth’s crust toward the inner core, pressure and temperature — A) Increase B) become equal C) decrease

What are man-made resources? A) Resources that occur naturally and are left untouched by humans B) Resources used exclusively for scientific research C) Resources made from natural resources by humans to make life easier

Which of these increases as a submarine dives deeper into the ocean? A) The number of plants in the water B) The freshness of the water C) The water pressure

2) Which location is likely to have the greatest water pressure, the coldest temperatures, and the smallest number of living organisms? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3

How do pollutants in a watershed impact organisms? A) They help increase oxygen levels in water B) They improve the habitat for many organisms C) They harm the organisms that may serve as a natural resource for humans

Rocks that have formed due to layers of sediment cemented together are called — A) Igneous Rocks B) Sedimentary Rocks C) Metamorphic Rocks

Which of the following is an example of conserving energy at home? A) Keeping the lights on all day B) Turning off lights and electronic devices when not in use C) Using the oven all day long

A Virginia natural resource important to the state's economy, as well as a primary source of energy is - A) Oil B) Coal C) Steel

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source? A) Coal B) Natural Gas C) Wind Energy

Which of these are the deepest parts of the ocean? A) Ocean Trenches B) Continental Slopes C) Continental Shelves

A student recorded notes on plate tectonic boundaries. What type of boundary is described in the student’s notes shown? A) Convergent B) Divergent C)Transform

The salinity of the Mediterranean Sea is greater than that of the Atlantic Ocean. This means that, compared to the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea is — A) Saltier B) Deeper C) Cooler

Large continent-sized plates move slowly on Earth’s surface due to —​ ​ A) thermal energy from the sun​ B) radiant energy from the sun​ C) thermal energy moving material within Earth

What is a watershed? A) A type of plant that grows near water B) An area of land where water flows to a single collection place C) A forest area that produces oxygen

Why are certain layers of Earth’s interior liquid? A) Hot Temperatures B) Intense Pressure C) Moving Plates

The diagram shows a model of the ocean floor. Which number identifies the continental slope? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3

When two tectonic plates slide past each other, it is likely that - A) Land will fall into magma B) earthquakes can occur C) a volcanoes will form

Look at the Image

Which best describes the part of the ocean called the continental shelf? A) A flat underwater valley B) A region of mountains in the deep ocean C) A shallow area of sediment near the shore