EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE REVIEW MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE REVIEW MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

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Earth and Life Science Review (Lessons 1-4)
1. According to the Nebular Hypothesis, the Earth formed from:
A. A massive meteor impact
B. A huge cloud of gas and dust
C. A large, solid rock that cooled over time
D. The explosion of a nearby star
2. What is the shape of the Earth called?
A. Perfect sphere
B. Oblate spheroid
C. Ellipsoid
D. Perfect circle
3. Which of Earth's layers is responsible for creating the planet's magnetic field?
A. Crust
B. Mantle
C. Outer core
D. Inner core
4. How do scientists use earthquakes to study the Earth's internal structure?
A. By measuring the heat released by the earthquake
B. By observing the damage caused by the earthquake
C. By analyzing the gases released during an earthquake
D. By studying the way seismic waves travel through the Earth
5. Which of the following is an example of an interaction between the geosphere and
the hydrosphere?
A. A bird flying in the air
B. A volcano erupting and releasing gas into the air
C. A river carving a canyon through rock
D. Plants taking in carbon dioxide from the air
6. The geosphere is best described as:
A. All living things on Earth
B. The layer of air around Earth
C. All water on Earth
D. The solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil
7. Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 key properties of a mineral?
A. Naturally occurring
B. Organic
C. Solid
D. Definite chemical
composition

8. What common mineral is used in making pencils?
A. Quartz
B. Talc
C. Graphite
D. Calcite

2. 9. Which type of rock is formed from the cooling of magma or lava?
A. Sedimentary rock
B. Metamorphic rock
C. Igneous rock
D. Mineral rock
10. What is the term for a rock that has been changed by heat and pressure?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Crystalline
11. Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?
A. Limestone
B. Granite
C. Slate
D. Sandstone
12. What material is found in the Outer Core that contributes to the Earth's magnetic
field?
A. Solid rock and silicon
B. Liquid metal, mostly iron
and nickel
C. Molten rock and minerals
D. Water and gases
13. Which subsystem includes the Pacific Ocean and glaciers?
A. Atmosphere
B. Biosphere
C. Geosphere
D. Hydrosphere
14. A volcanic eruption releasing ash into the air is an example of an interaction
between which two subsystems?
A. Hydrosphere and
Biosphere
B. Geosphere and
Atmosphere
C. Biosphere and
Geosphere
D. Atmosphere and
Hydrosphere
15. The property of a mineral where atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern is known
as:
A. Definite chemical
composition
B. Naturally occurring
C. Crystalline structure
D. Inorganic
16. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes rocks from minerals?
A. Rocks are always solid, while minerals can be liquid
B. Rocks are made of one or more minerals
C. Rocks are man-made, while minerals are natural
D. Rocks have a definite chemical composition, while minerals do not
17. Limestone is an example of which type of rock?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Mineral

3. 18. According to the rock cycle, what happens to sedimentary rock when it is subjected
to heat and pressure?
A. It melts into magma
B. It breaks down into
sediments
C. It turns into metamorphic
rock
D. It becomes igneous rock
19. Which of the following describes the mantle?
A. The solid, outermost layer
B. The liquid metal layer that creates the magnetic field
C. A hot, soft rock layer that can slowly move
D. The solid, hottest, and most dense layer
20. How does the atmosphere support life on Earth?
A. It provides natural resources like minerals and metals
B. It covers about 71% of Earth's surface with water
C. It provides oxygen for breathing and protects from harmful rays
D. It includes all living things on Earth
21. Which subsystem is described as all living things on Earth, including plants,
animals, and microorganisms?
A. Hydrosphere
B. Geosphere
C. Biosphere
D. Atmosphere
22. What is the rock cycle?
A. The process of minerals being formed into rocks
B. The continuous movement of magma to the surface
C. A way for rocks to change from one type to another over time
D. The formation of new minerals within rocks
23. Which mineral is a component of limestone and used in building materials?
A. Talc
B. Halite
C. Calcite
D. Graphite
24. If you find a rock that contains layers of compressed sand, what type of rock is it
likely to be?
A. Igneous
B. Metamorphic
C. Sedimentary
D. Solid
25. What is the term for a substance that is a naturally formed, non-living solid with a
definite chemical makeup and crystalline structure?
A. Rock
B. Subsystem
C. Mineral
D. Element
26. What happens during the process of the Nebular Hypothesis?
A. The Earth and Moon collide to form one planet

4. B. A cloud of gas and dust clumps together to form the Sun and planets
C. Earth’s layers are formed by a single massive earthquake
D. Water evaporates from the surface, creating the atmosphere
27. Which of the following is an example of the biosphere?
A. A glacier
B. A mountain
C. A coral reef
D. A cloud
28. The outermost, solid, and thin layer of the Earth is called the:
A. Mantle
B. Crust
C. Outer Core
D. Inner Core
29. Which mineral is known as "table salt" and is used in cooking?
A. Talc
B. Halite
C. Graphite
D. Quartz