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[6th Grade] Chapter 1 Test (1/9/2025)
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Question 1
1.
Which sphere of the Earth system includes trees, grasses, and squirrels?
A) Atmosphere
B) Biosphere
C) Geosphere
D) Hydrosphere
Question 2
2.
Which is an example of a constructive force?
A) Weathering by water
B) Erosion by ice
C) Heat from the sun
D) An erupting volcano
Question 3
3.
Which is a main source of energy that drives the Earth system?
A) Energy of moving water
B) Oil from inside Earth
C) Gases in the atmosphere
D) Heat from the sun
Question 4
4.
The rocks that make up Earth are part of which sphere?
A) Atmosphere
B) Biosphere
C) Geosphere
D) Hydrosphere
Question 5
5.
Through processes like erosion and weathering, ___________ forces destroy landmasses.
Question 6
6.
Heat flowing out of Earth as it cools is one form of ______________ that drives the Earth system.
Question 7
7.
_________________ is a type of energy transfer caused by orbit of the moon around the earth.
Question 8
8.
Earth's core is mostly made up of iron and magnesium.
True
False
Question 9
9.
Scientists think that movements in the liquid inner core create Earth's magnetic field.
True
False
Question 10
10.
The oceanic crust is most like granite in composition overall.
True
False
Question 11
11.
Pressure and temperature increase as you move deeper below Earth's surface.
True
False
Question 12
12.
To learn about Earth's interior, geologists study how seismic waves move through Earth.
True
False
Question 13
13.
The core is Earth's outer skin of solid rock.
True
False
Question 14
14.
Scientists can study the interior of the earth by
drilling deep into the mantle and core using tungsten infused diamond drills
using X-ray lasers that penetrate rock and reflect off of molten rock
creating earthquakes using seismic wave generators and shifting the position of small tectonic plates
generating pressure using nuclear powered pneumatic pistons embedded into mountains
Question 15
15.
Which best describes the mantle?
molten metal
dense, solid metal ball
hot but solid rock
dry land and ocean floor
Question 16
16.
Which lists the main layers of Earth in order from outermost to innermost?
lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere
core, mantle, crust
crust, mantle, core
mantle, core, crust
Question 17
17.
How does heat move?
from a warmer to a cooler object
from a cooler to a warmer object
toward a hot object
away from a cold object
Question 18
18.
How is energy from the sun transferred?
by radiation
by conduction
by convection
by the force of gravity
Question 19
19.
Heat from which of these causes convection currents inside Earth?
crust
crust and mantle
crust and core
mantle and core
Question 20
20.
Which of these combines with changes in a fluid's density and the force of gravity to set convection currents in motion?
evaporation of a fluid
condensation of a fluid
freezing and melting of a solid
heating and cooling of a fluid
Question 21
21.
When you touch hot sand, heat is transferred by conduction to your skin.
True
False
Question 22
22.
The Columbia Plateau is a landform that has high elevation and low relief.
True
False
Question 23
23.
High elevation and high relief describe the topography of a mountain.
True
False
Question 24
24.
A plain that is located away from the coast is known as an interior plain.
True
False
Question 25
25.
Three major types of landforms are plains, mountains, and plateaus.
True
False
Question 26
26.
An area's relief is the difference in elevation between its highest and lowest parts.
True
False
Question 27
27.
When you describe a landform's elevation, you describe its height above sea level.
True
False
Question 28
28.
What is the equator the starting line for measuring?
A elevation
B relief
C longitude
D latitude
Question 29
29.
The standard scale of the Mercator Projection is:
A) 1:1
B) 1:25,000
C) 1:2,500
D) all of these
Question 30
30.
Which is a sphere that represents Earth's entire surface?
A map
B globe
C map projection
D hemisphere
Question 31
31.
The equator divides Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.
True
False
Question 32
32.
A grid formed by lines of latitude and longitude can be used to find your location on Earth.
True
False
Question 33
33.
One half of the sphere that makes up the surface of Earth is known as a hemisphere.
True
False
Question 34
34.
The prime meridian is the starting line for measuring latitude.
True
False
Question 35
35.
V-shaped contour lines pointing uphill indicate a valley.
True
False
Question 36
36.
Index contours are darker and heavier than other contour lines.
True
False
Question 37
37.
The change in elevation from one contour line to the next is the contour interval.
True
False
Question 38
38.
Satellite maps include contour lines that show relief.
True
False
Question 39
39.
Mapmakers use contour lines to show elevation, relief, and slope.
True
False
Question 40
40.
Contour lines should form perfect circles around a sink hole
True
False
Question 41
41.
Widely spaced contour lines indicate relatively flat areas.
True
False
Question 42
42.
A contour line connects points that have the same elevation.
True
False