Review Game Zone
Flash Cards
(current)
Games
Teachers
Search
2nd Term Exam Review Pt. 1
Test Description: Earth's Resources
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) How can water be scarce when almost three-fourths of the Earth is covered by water?
A
Most of Earth's water is frozen at the poles.
B
Most of Earth's water is in the atmosphere.
C
Most of Earth's water is salty water found in the oceans.
D
Most of Earth's water is underground.
2) A town is debating what type of power plant to build. To make the best possible decision,
A
the town council should look only at the short-term benefits of each type of plant.
B
the town council should find out which type of plant the mayor prefers.
C
the town council should consider the costs and benefits of each type of plant.
D
the town council should always choose the cheapest plant.
3) Using land to grow food crops is an example of
A
mining.
B
desertification.
C
agriculture.
D
development.
4) Many uses of land, including logging, mining, and farming, expose the soil, which can lead to
A
erosion.
B
crop rotation.
C
development.
D
nutrient depletion.
5) The ozone layer protects people from which of the following?
A
the effects of radon
B
too much ultraviolet radiation
C
carbon monoxide poisoning
D
allergies
6) What is the hardest known mineral?
A
quartz
B
gold
C
talc
D
diamond
7) Minerals can form deep inside Earth’s crust by
A
evaporation of ancient seas.
B
cleavage and fracture.
C
crystallization of melted materials.
D
friction along faults.
8) Although brick, steel, and glass all come from substances found in Earth’s crust, they are NOT classified as minerals because
A
they are organic.
B
they are too hard.
C
they are not naturally occurring.
D
they have many uses.
9) The heat that changes a rock into metamorphic rock comes from
A
the heat of the mantle.
B
movements in the crust.
C
the sun.
D
chemical rocks in the crust.
10) Which group contains the most elements?
A
metals
B
nonmetals
C
metalloids
D
transition elements
*select an answer for all questions
Check Results & Get Answers
Play Games with the Questions Above
Teachers: Create FREE classroom games with your questions
Click for more info!
©2007-2024
ReviewGameZone.com
|
About
|
Privacy
|
Contact
|
Terms
|
Site Map
WAIT! Find what you needed?
×
Still Looking for the Answers?
Have Another Question?
Play a Review Game with These Questions?
Want to Make Your Own Test Like This One?