Earth Science Test - A
star
star
star
star
star
Last updated over 7 years ago
28 questions
Note from the author:
Ohio 4th grade Science Earth Science Test {Differentated for higher students}
1
The layer of rock that lies below the Earth's crust is called _______________.
The layer of rock that lies below the Earth's crust is called _______________.
1
A ________________ is a tall landform that rises to a peak.
A ________________ is a tall landform that rises to a peak.
1
A _______________ is a column of air that spins rapidly and moves across the
ground in a narrow path.
A _______________ is a column of air that spins rapidly and moves across the
ground in a narrow path.
1
The outermost layer of Earth is called the ________________.
The outermost layer of Earth is called the ________________.
1
A _____________ happens when plates slowly push into each other at the edges of
two continents.
A _____________ happens when plates slowly push into each other at the edges of
two continents.
1
After a heavy rainfall, the land can become filled with water and a ___________
can occur.
After a heavy rainfall, the land can become filled with water and a ___________
can occur.
1
Rock debris accumulates at the ________________ or downhill end of a glacier.
Rock debris accumulates at the ________________ or downhill end of a glacier.
1
The mounds of rock debris carried by a glacier are called _________________.
The mounds of rock debris carried by a glacier are called _________________.
1
The Hawaiian Islands are famous for their ________________, which can sometimes
erupt.
The Hawaiian Islands are famous for their ________________, which can sometimes
erupt.
1
When heavy rains falls on a mountainside, a ____________ can occur.
When heavy rains falls on a mountainside, a ____________ can occur.
1
Rock is broken down and moved to another place during the process of
Rock is broken down and moved to another place during the process of
1
Freezing and thawing are two types of
Freezing and thawing are two types of
1
The surface of Earth is rapidly changed by all of the following EXCEPT
The surface of Earth is rapidly changed by all of the following EXCEPT
1
Whis is not a cause of erosion?
Whis is not a cause of erosion?
1
Which of the following natural disasters is not caused by storms?
Which of the following natural disasters is not caused by storms?
3
List 3 rapid changes that happen on Earth's surface.
List 3 rapid changes that happen on Earth's surface.
2
List 2 landforms shaped by water
List 2 landforms shaped by water
2
List 2 landforms shaped by wind
List 2 landforms shaped by wind
4
Label the Earth's layers
Label the Earth's layers
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
There have been very heavy rains all along the Mississippi River. What might
happen to the land surrounding the river?
There have been very heavy rains all along the Mississippi River. What might
happen to the land surrounding the river?
4
The picture above shows a river flowing through a desert canyon. Natural
processes shaped the canyon. In the space provided, identify a slow process that
could have helped shape the canyon. Describe evidence of this process shown in
the picture. Then identify a rapid process that could have helped shape the
canyon. Describe evidence of this process shown in the picture.
The picture above shows a river flowing through a desert canyon. Natural
processes shaped the canyon. In the space provided, identify a slow process that
could have helped shape the canyon. Describe evidence of this process shown in
the picture. Then identify a rapid process that could have helped shape the
canyon. Describe evidence of this process shown in the picture.