Earth Science Test: Would You Pass Or Fail? Trivia

15 Questions | By Thames | Updated: Mar 18, 2022 | Attempts: 235

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Earth Science Test: Would You Pass Or Fail? Trivia - Quiz

The earth surface is a very interesting thing to study, and some of the things we get to learn more on are minerals. A quiz that's all about many the different Earth Science study, designed for upper primary school children. Do you think that you would pass it? Why don't you give it a try and see just how good you would do.

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1.

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate around completely on its axis?
- A.
  
  2 Months
- B.
  
  1 Year
- C.
  
  24 Hours
- D.
  
  12 Hours
2.

Which of these might help keep erosion near a stream from happening?
- A.
  
  Putting A Fishing Net In The Stream
- B.
  
  Planting A Tree
- C.
  
  Taking Out All The Rocks
- D.
  
  Adding More Fish
3.

What is the natural process by which rocks break down into smaller chunks?
- A.
  
  Landslide
- B.
  
  Weathering
- C.
  
  Pummeling
- D.
  
  Hammering
4.

What is the main cause of caves?
- A.
  
  Water Power
- B.
  
  Solar Power
- C.
  
  Earthquakes
- D.
  
  Landslides
5.

Which of these is a spiral storm that can be many miles wide?
- A.
  
  Thunderstorm
- B.
  
  Hailstorm
- C.
  
  Tornado
- D.
  
  Hurricane
6.

What was the Great Plains of the U.S. called in the 1930's because of erosion?
- A.
  
  Dust Alley
- B.
  
  The Dust Bowl
- C.
  
  Tornado Alley
- D.
  
  Eye Of The Storm
7.

Which of the following is a renewable resource?
- A.
  
  Gasoline
- B.
  
  Coal
- C.
  
  Diesel
- D.
  
  Soil
8.

Which of these terms means "protecting and using a resource wisely"?
- A.
  
  Convection
- B.
  
  Tilling
- C.
  
  Contouring
- D.
  
  Conservation
9.

What is a diamond an example of?
- A.
  
  Renewable Resource
- B.
  
  Nonrenewable Resource
- C.
  
  Fossil
- D.
  
  Fuel
10.

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
- A.
  
  Air
- B.
  
  Water
- C.
  
  Natural Gas
- D.
  
  Sun
11.

Which of these is a way to curb human pollution?
- A.
  
  Sewage Draining
- B.
  
  Alternative Fuel
- C.
  
  Landfill
- D.
  
  Fertilizer
12.

What substance, added to fog, makes smog?
- A.
  
  Music
- B.
  
  Sand
- C.
  
  Water
- D.
  
  Smoke
13.

Which of these bodies of water would it be easiest to float and swim in?
- A.
  
  Lake
- B.
  
  Pond
- C.
  
  Swimming Pool
- D.
  
  Ocean
14.

What does your body use to get rid of salt?
- A.
  
  Gasoline
- B.
  
  Liquid Nitrogen
- C.
  
  Water
- D.
  
  Rubbing Alcohol
15.

Where does most evaporation of water occur?
- A.
  
  Oceans
- B.
  
  Ponds
- C.
  
  Lakes
- D.
  
  Rivers