Science 4th 9 weeks test Study Guide
Give an example of a planet that supports life. Mars Venus Saturn Earth
Give an example of a planet that supports life. Mars Venus Saturn Earth
______ is often called the red planet. Mars Saturn Uranus Mercury
______ is often called the red planet. Mars Saturn Uranus Mercury
Meteorite Comet Constellation Galaxy A large body of frozen ice and rock that travels toward the center of the solar system is a Meteorite Comet Constellation Galaxy
Meteorite Comet Constellation Galaxy A large body of frozen ice and rock that travels toward the center of the solar system is a Meteorite Comet Constellation Galaxy
The _______ separates the inner and outer planets. Milky Way Galaxy Asteroid Belt Gaspra Supernova
The _______ separates the inner and outer planets. Milky Way Galaxy Asteroid Belt Gaspra Supernova
The outer planets, except Pluto, are often called ____________. Super galaxies Supernovas Gas giants The universe
The outer planets, except Pluto, are often called ____________. Super galaxies Supernovas Gas giants The universe
Which of the following takes the least amount of time? Earth rotates once Earth revolves once The Moon revolves once They all take the same amount of time
Which of the following takes the least amount of time? Earth rotates once Earth revolves once The Moon revolves once They all take the same amount of time
What type of force causes a normal fault to move? Gravitational Tension Compressive Shear
What type of force causes a normal fault to move? Gravitational Tension Compressive Shear
What type of force causes a reserve fault? Gravitational Tension Compressive Shear
What type of force causes a reserve fault? Gravitational Tension Compressive Shear
What type of force causes a strike-slip fault? a) Gravitational b) Tension c) Compressive d) Shear
What type of force causes a strike-slip fault? a) Gravitational b) Tension c) Compressive d) Shear
Normal Reverse Strike-slip Elastic Which fault has rocks moving past each other with little vertical movement? Normal Reverse Strike-slip Elastic
Normal Reverse Strike-slip Elastic Which fault has rocks moving past each other with little vertical movement? Normal Reverse Strike-slip Elastic
What are the layers of the Earth from the center? Lower mantle, upper mantle, inner core, outer core, crust Inner core, lower mantle, outer core, upper mantle, crust Inner core, outer core, lower mantle, upper mantle, crust Crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, inner core
What are the layers of the Earth from the center? Lower mantle, upper mantle, inner core, outer core, crust Inner core, lower mantle, outer core, upper mantle, crust Inner core, outer core, lower mantle, upper mantle, crust Crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, inner core
Which waves are responsible for more damage caused by earthquakes? Primary waves Top layers waves Secondary waves Surface waves
Which waves are responsible for more damage caused by earthquakes? Primary waves Top layers waves Secondary waves Surface waves
Which of the following would be a FALSE statement about apparent motion? The Sun moves across the sky because of its rotation As a merry-go-round moves clockwise, the objects outside move counterclockwise As you travel in a car, the trees move by you going in the opposite direction The Sun moves across they sky because of the rotation of the Earth
Which of the following would be a FALSE statement about apparent motion? The Sun moves across the sky because of its rotation As a merry-go-round moves clockwise, the objects outside move counterclockwise As you travel in a car, the trees move by you going in the opposite direction The Sun moves across they sky because of the rotation of the Earth
Groups of stars that form patterns in our sky are _____. Comets Constellations Galaxies meteorites
Groups of stars that form patterns in our sky are _____. Comets Constellations Galaxies meteorites
Earth is part of the _________. Oort cloud Milky Way Kuiper Belt None of the above
Earth is part of the _________. Oort cloud Milky Way Kuiper Belt None of the above
The Great Red Spot refers to ______. Rocks on Mars The rings on Saturn A giant storm on Jupiter The giant red star Betelgeuse
The Great Red Spot refers to ______. Rocks on Mars The rings on Saturn A giant storm on Jupiter The giant red star Betelgeuse
The Sun is the center of the ______. Solar system Milky Way Constellation Ursa Major Constellation Ursa Minor
The Sun is the center of the ______. Solar system Milky Way Constellation Ursa Major Constellation Ursa Minor
Lakes are formed Nothing Mountains are formed Earthquake What happens when rocks move over, under, or past each other along fault surfaces? Lakes are formed Nothing Mountains are formed Earthquake
Lakes are formed Nothing Mountains are formed Earthquake What happens when rocks move over, under, or past each other along fault surfaces? Lakes are formed Nothing Mountains are formed Earthquake
Elastic limit Shear Fault line Epicenter The force that cause rocks on either side of a fault to slide past each other is _____. Elastic limit Shear Fault line Epicenter
Elastic limit Shear Fault line Epicenter The force that cause rocks on either side of a fault to slide past each other is _____. Elastic limit Shear Fault line Epicenter
What instrument is used to measure earthquake? Wave rotator Epicenter graph Tremor detection machine Seismograph
What instrument is used to measure earthquake? Wave rotator Epicenter graph Tremor detection machine Seismograph
Which layer of the Earth is the largest? Crust Surface Mantle Core
Which layer of the Earth is the largest? Crust Surface Mantle Core
What is the inner core made mostly of? Copper Lead Iron Coal
What is the inner core made mostly of? Copper Lead Iron Coal
Epicenter Focus Shock point Seismic launch What is the point inside the Earth where an earthquake’s energy first releases? Epicenter Focus Shock point Seismic launch
Epicenter Focus Shock point Seismic launch What is the point inside the Earth where an earthquake’s energy first releases? Epicenter Focus Shock point Seismic launch
Primary waves Epicenter waves Secondary waves Surface waves Which waves move rock particles in a backward, rolling motion, and a side-to-side swaying motion? Primary waves Epicenter waves Secondary waves Surface waves
Primary waves Epicenter waves Secondary waves Surface waves Which waves move rock particles in a backward, rolling motion, and a side-to-side swaying motion? Primary waves Epicenter waves Secondary waves Surface waves
Which layer of Earth can get as hot as the sun? Upper divide Inner core Separation split Boundary layer
Which layer of Earth can get as hot as the sun? Upper divide Inner core Separation split Boundary layer
Magnitude Study Liquefaction Tsunamis The height of the lines graced on the paper record of a seismography is a measure of the energy that is released, or the _________, of the earthquake. Magnitude Study Liquefaction Tsunamis
Magnitude Study Liquefaction Tsunamis The height of the lines graced on the paper record of a seismography is a measure of the energy that is released, or the _________, of the earthquake. Magnitude Study Liquefaction Tsunamis
Scientist who study earthquakes and seismic waves are Seismologist Farmers Magnitudes Earthquakeologist
Scientist who study earthquakes and seismic waves are Seismologist Farmers Magnitudes Earthquakeologist
Waves Currents Beaches Tsunamis Ocean waves caused by earthquakes are called seismic sea waves, or _____. Waves Currents Beaches Tsunamis
Waves Currents Beaches Tsunamis Ocean waves caused by earthquakes are called seismic sea waves, or _____. Waves Currents Beaches Tsunamis
During After The night of Before _________ an Earthquake, you can make your home as earthquake safe as possible by taking certain steps to prevent damage. During After The night of Before
During After The night of Before _________ an Earthquake, you can make your home as earthquake safe as possible by taking certain steps to prevent damage. During After The night of Before
What are seismic-safe structures? Structures built to resist damage from the shaking of earthquakes. Structures built to trap people inside a building Structures to allow people 24 hours to get out of a building Structures built to resist wind power from earthquakes
What are seismic-safe structures? Structures built to resist damage from the shaking of earthquakes. Structures built to trap people inside a building Structures to allow people 24 hours to get out of a building Structures built to resist wind power from earthquakes
If you are indoors when an earthquake hits, what should you do? Get to a window fast Move away from windows & objects that could fall on you Seek shelter in a doorway or under a sturdy table or desk Both B and C
If you are indoors when an earthquake hits, what should you do? Get to a window fast Move away from windows & objects that could fall on you Seek shelter in a doorway or under a sturdy table or desk Both B and C
If you are outdoors when an earthquake hits, what should you do? Stay in the open Check any gas or water lines for damage & be careful of damaged areas because it could contain broken glass. Call your parents Clean up any broken glass
If you are outdoors when an earthquake hits, what should you do? Stay in the open Check any gas or water lines for damage & be careful of damaged areas because it could contain broken glass. Call your parents Clean up any broken glass
Earthquakes can also be described by the amount of ________. Damage they can cause Water they produce Time they are taking place Liquefaction in the air around them.
Earthquakes can also be described by the amount of ________. Damage they can cause Water they produce Time they are taking place Liquefaction in the air around them.
What is used to describe the strength of an earthquake and is based on the height of the lines on the seismogram. Righter magnitude scale Modified Mercalli intensity scale Magnitude machine Liquefaction machine
What is used to describe the strength of an earthquake and is based on the height of the lines on the seismogram. Righter magnitude scale Modified Mercalli intensity scale Magnitude machine Liquefaction machine
What is spinning of Earth on its axis called? Revolution Rotation Orbit Axis
What is spinning of Earth on its axis called? Revolution Rotation Orbit Axis
How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis one time? 24 hours 1 month 27 hours 1 week
How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis one time? 24 hours 1 month 27 hours 1 week
Summer Fall Winter spring What season is it when your part of the Earth is tilted AWAY from the Sun? Summer Fall Winter spring
Summer Fall Winter spring What season is it when your part of the Earth is tilted AWAY from the Sun? Summer Fall Winter spring
Winter Summer Spring Fall What season is it when your part of the Earth is tilted TOWARD the sun? Winter Summer Spring Fall
Winter Summer Spring Fall What season is it when your part of the Earth is tilted TOWARD the sun? Winter Summer Spring Fall
The movement of Earth around the Sun is called its _______. Revolution Rotation Orbit eclipse
The movement of Earth around the Sun is called its _______. Revolution Rotation Orbit eclipse
How long does it take for the Earth to revolve one time around the Sun? 2 weeks 24 hours 365 days 4 days
How long does it take for the Earth to revolve one time around the Sun? 2 weeks 24 hours 365 days 4 days
The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes ________. Seasons Day & night Eclipse phases
The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes ________. Seasons Day & night Eclipse phases
How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth? 1 year 1 week 27.3 days 45 days
How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth? 1 year 1 week 27.3 days 45 days
Give an example of a WAXING moon. Phases are growing bigger Phases are growing smaller A full moon A new moon
Give an example of a WAXING moon. Phases are growing bigger Phases are growing smaller A full moon A new moon
Give an example of WANING moon. Phases are growing bigger Phases are growing smaller A full moon A new moon
Give an example of WANING moon. Phases are growing bigger Phases are growing smaller A full moon A new moon
Moon Galaxies Stars Planets During a SOLAR eclipse the ________ moves between the Sun and the Earth. Moon Galaxies Stars Planets
Moon Galaxies Stars Planets During a SOLAR eclipse the ________ moves between the Sun and the Earth. Moon Galaxies Stars Planets
What happens during a LUNAR eclipse? The Sun gets between the Earth and the Moon The moon gets between the Sun and the Earth The galaxies collide The Earth gets between the Sun and the Moon
What happens during a LUNAR eclipse? The Sun gets between the Earth and the Moon The moon gets between the Sun and the Earth The galaxies collide The Earth gets between the Sun and the Moon
Orbit Solar system Constellations Comets Our _______ is made up of nine planets and numerous other objects that orbit the Sun. Orbit Solar system Constellations Comets
Orbit Solar system Constellations Comets Our _______ is made up of nine planets and numerous other objects that orbit the Sun. Orbit Solar system Constellations Comets
The inner planets are mostly ________. Made of helium and methane Made of hydrogen & oxygen Solid and made of minerals Made of a mixture of gases
The inner planets are mostly ________. Made of helium and methane Made of hydrogen & oxygen Solid and made of minerals Made of a mixture of gases
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