Grade 6Environmental Science

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1. Which of Earth's four spheres is involved when a volcano erupts? You may select more
than one answer if needed.
biosphere
geosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
2. Increase in human population impacts which of Earth's spheres?
biosphere only
biosphere and hydrosphere only
biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere only
biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 "r"s of recycling?
Recycle
Reverse
Reuse
Reduce
4. Which of the following is an Alternative Energy Resource?
Coal
Petroleum
Solar Power
Fuel
5. Oil that washes off a road into a stream is an example of a nonpoint source of pollution.
True
False
 6. Which best describes the relationship between Earth's four spheres?
system
isolated
separate
unchanging
7. As Earth becomes warmer due to global warming, which of the following will be affected
the most?
weather conditions
plate movement
mountain formation
earthquake frequency
8. Salt water can be converted to fresh water by desalination, which includes
boiling water.
freezing water.
pumping water through a filter.
all of the above
9. What is solar energy?
energy from heat underground
energy from the Sun
energy from water
energy from animal waste and plants
10. Which of the following sciences contribute to the field of environmental science?
physics and chemistry
biology and earth science
social sciences
all of the above
 11. Burning coal, oil or natural gas releases this gas into the atmosphere.
oxygen
hydrogen
carbon dioxide
12. Most air pollution is caused by
dust and pollen.
acid rain.
erupting volcanoes.
the burning of fossil fuels.
13. Which is an example of a renewable form of energy?
Wind energy.
Solar energy.
Water energy.
All of the above.
14. Wind is considered to be a renewable resource because the energy that drives the wind
originally comes from _____________.
the Sun.
rain.
the oceans.
oxygen.
15. Any substance that contaminates the environment is a(n) _____________ .
alien
pollutant
algae
oil
 16. A fuel is a substance that provides_____________________.
energy
fossils
wood
water
17. What causes pollution?
burning fuels
factories
car exhaust
all of the above
18. A substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere.
dirt
pollutant
precipitation
oxygen
19. Which is a mineral resource?
coal
heat from Sun
salt
uranium
20. Energy _____ means reducing energy use.
conservation
fossils
renewable
nuclear
 21. All of these are renewable resources except
oil.
solar power.
hydroelectric power.
wind power.
22. Which sphere is best represented by the diagram?

Food Web
biosphere
geosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
23. What makes renewable energy different from nonrenewable energy?
Renewable energy can be made over and over again.
Renewable energy cannot be made again.
Renewable energy can't be replaced.
Renewable energy can't be replaced by nature.
 24. A banana peel will last approximately how long in the environment?
2 - 4 hours
2 - 4 days
2 - 4 weeks
2 - 4 years
25. When plants and animals die, they may become covered with sediment and fossilize.
Under the right conditions (heat, pressure, and bacteria) these fossils
become_____________________.
rock
fossil fuels
magma
dirt
26. Burning coal is a renewable form of energy.
True
False
27. A(n)______ resource is a resource that can be replenished over a relatively short time
span.
reusable
replaceable
rechargeable
renewable
28. When Earth's surface is heated, it radiates some of the energy back into the atmosphere
as infrared radiation. The energy then heats the gases in the air, which form a blanket
around Earth that holds heat in the atmosphere. What is this process known as?
scattering
radiation
greenhouse effect
butterfly effect
 29. What are all the materials available on Earth for human use called?
the hydrosphere
energy
natural resources
renewable resources
30. Rocks, minerals and soil are examples of geologic resources that are ______________ .
Renewable
Nonrenewable
31. Pollution in lakes, rivers, and oceans can come from the runoff from garbage in leaking
landfills.
True
False
32. Energy produced by falling water.
biomass
nuclear
solar
hydroelectric
33. The introduction of wastes to an environment, such as sewage and chemicals, that can
damage organisms is ___________________.
pollution
oil spill
photosynthesis
chemosynthesis
34. Which is an example of a human impact on the biosphere?
burning fossil fuels
mining for mineral ores
building a dam for hydroelectric energy
hunting an animal to extinction
35. What is the reason that solar energy is not a primary source of energy for generating
electricity?
It generates toxic waste products.
The necessary technology has not yet been developed.
It is a nonrenewable resource.
It is too expensive.
36. What are the two sources of energy for the Earth system?
Wind and rain
Sun and Earth's interior
Thunder and lightning
Oil and gas
37. Earth's natural heating process, by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and re-radiate
thermal energy, is called
stratosphere.
thermal conduction.
greenhouse effect.
global warming.
38. A fuel that comes from plants such as corn.
biomass
nuclear
hydroelectric
electricity
39. Which is the cleanest burning fossil fuel?
coal
natural gas
oil
 40. __________ energy is produced by splitting the nuclei of certain elements.
Geothermal
Nuclear
Wind
Hydroelectric
41. Which is a renewable resource?
coal
nuclear
oil
solar
42. This can conserve energy when used in your home to regulate heating and cooling.
nuclear
renewable
thermostat
43. The Greenhouse Effect begins with
the Sun.
the rain.
the clouds.
the Moon.
44. Which is an example of a human impact on the geosphere?
burning fossil fuels
mining for mineral ores
building a dam for hydroelectric energy
hunting an animal to extinction
 45. Some of the gases that surround Earth help to keep some of the heat from the Sun
inside the atmosphere. What is this called?
The Greenhouse Effect
Inversion
Ultraviolet Effect
46. Soil can be eroded or damaged if soil conservation is not practiced.
True
False
47. Three essential theories for Earth Science are the theory of evolution, the theory of plate
tectonics, and the theory of ______________.
relativity
earth science
climate change
human knowledge
48. Solar energy heats water flowing through panels by
fossil fuels.
thermal energy.
infrared radiation.
burning fuels.
49. Non-renewable resources are resources that
do not come back when they are gone.
cannot be re-ordered from a catalog.
come back year after year.
all of the above
 50. Sulfur and nitrogen compounds mix in the atmosphere and combine with precipitation
to create _______________.
a compound
a base
acid rain
a molecule
51. The intense heat from Earth's interior that warms magma is called
_____________________ energy.
hydroelectric
biomass
insulation
geothermal
52. Which is an example of a human impact on the hydrosphere?
burning fossil fuels
mining for mineral ores
building a dam for hydroelectric energy
hunting an animal to extinction
53. Hydroelectricity energy comes from the energy of falling water.
True
False
54. What is one natural source of gas that produces acid precipitation?
car exhaust
volcanoes
cave systems
factories
55. Most geologic resources are considered _______________ .
renewable
nonrenewable
 56. Fossil fuels are coal, ______, and natural gas.
water
wood
oil
solar
57. The purpose of a solar car is to ______________.
create a good working environment.
pollute the atmosphere.
create a nonpolluting car.
make a new kind of car.
58. Water quality is a measure of the substances in water besides water molecules.
True
False
59. How can people help reduce global warming?
conserve energy
burn coal
produce methane
remove trees
60. Plastic is made from _____________.
recycled bicycle tires.
petroleum.
petrified calcium carbonate.
bark from the cork tree.
61. How do you catch the energy from the Sun?
solar panels
sails
wind mills
 62. The natural inner warmth of Earth is called ________ geothermal energy
___________.
63. In order to create solar energy, sunlight needs to be ______________.
shined.
converted.
measured.
boiled.
64. Scientists often divide Earth into how many spheres?
4
3
5
2

65. A place where crude oil is turned into different types of oil products is a
___________.
reserve
turbine
generator
refinery
66. What is term for pollution that cannot be traced back to a specific source?
nonpoint source
runoff
point source
sewage
 67. Similar to places that grow plants, the trapping of heat on Earth's surface is referred
to as
the greenhouse effect.
radiation.
thermal energy.
absorption.
68. What is pollution that comes from a specific source?
sludge
point source
nonpoint source
smog
69. Every year, large portions of Earth's rain forests are cut down for
logging.
mining.
cattle ranches.
all of the above
70. Particulate matter is a mixture of dust, acids and other chemicals that can be
hazardous to human health.
True
False
71. What is another name for a solar panel?
solar catcher
solar eclipse
solar filter
solar cell
 72. How can a poorly designed septic system be dangerous?
Sewage and bacteria can runoff into groundwater.
Raw sewage is dumped directly into streams.
The system can dry up the groundwater supply.
Sewage and bacteria can leak into the groundwater.
73. How are the major parts of the Earth system related to each other?
They rarely can be studied together.
They often are in conflict.
They usually work independently.
They continually affect each other.
74. Ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and
lead are all ingredients in air pollution.
True
False
75. Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant of air?
car exhaust
acid precipitation
smoke from a factory
fumes from burning plastic
76. All four of Earth's spheres interact.
True
False
77. A method scientists have been trying to produce rain.
condensation
cloud seeding
scattering
greenhouse effect
 78. To "clear" the land in the rain forest is best defined as how?
Moving trees and re-planting them from one location to another
The process of seeing through the rain forest
Cutting down trees in the rain forest
All of the above
79. Soil takes longer than plants and animals to renew.
True
False
80. Fuel is needed to power wind turbines.
True
False
81. Heated rocks that surround magma never produce geothermal energy.
True
False
82. Heated rocks that surround magma can produce geothermal energy.
True
False
83. A mineral resource that can be mined for profit is an ore.
True
False
84. Water is considered a finite resource.
True
False
85. Nonrenewable resources formed when the remains of plants and animals are buried
quickly are _________ fossil fuels________.
 86. When surveyors find oil pockets in the ground, what other fossil fuel most likely will
be in the same spot?
Coal
Gasoline
Natural Gas
None of the above
87. The largest wind farm can power only about 800 homes.
True
False
88. A solar car runs on:
Electricity
Gasoline
89. During a drought, there might not be sufficient water to generate enough
hydroelectricity.
True
False
90. What happens when wood is burned?
It releases oxygen into the atmosphere.
It releases nitrogen into the atmosphere.
It releases carbon into the atmosphere.
It releases hydrogen into the atmosphere.
91. Examples of________ Renewable Energy _________ are the solar, wind, and
geothermal energy.
92. Which are environmentally-friendly ways to power a city?
windmills and solar panels
coal and nuclear power plants
93. A chemical produced from oil for use in other products is _________________
petrochemicals ___________________.
 94. The energy on Earth comes from the _______ and the ________ .
95. When surveyors find oil pockets in the ground, what other fossil fuel most likely will
be in the same spot?
coal
ethanol
gasoline
natural gas
96. The destruction or cutting down of trees is called _______________.
97. Which of the following sources of energy is considered an alternative resource?
geothermal
fossil fuels
petroleum
nuclear
98. Chemicals intended to kill insects and other organisms that damage crops
pesticides
aquifers
fertilizers
flocs
99. What is oil an example of?
a food source
something you put on to get a tan
a fossil fuel
a renewable resource
100. What do we mainly use coal for today?
to power cars
to heat single buildings
to create electricity at power plants
 101. The process of obtaining fresh water from salt water is called _______________.
102. What is destroying the ozone layer?
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
the water cycle
oxygen
cellular messages
103. N for Nonrenewable, R for Renewable
Coal __________
Geothermal Energy____________
Hydroelectric energy___________
Natural Gas _____________
Petroleum ___________
Solar Energy ________________
Nuclear Energy _________________
Wind Energy ____________
104. What causes acid rain?
carbon dioxide
littering
pollution
dense air
105. Name four sources of energy.
 106. Name three ways you can help Earth without even leaving your home.

107. What might condition on Earth be like without the greenhouse effect? Name two

108. The water cycle is also called the _______________ cycle.

109. List 2 kinds of fossil fuels.

110. Name some advantages and some disadvantages of nuclear energy. Name two
each.
 111. What is renewable energy?

112. Many cities are taking actions to cause less harm to the environment. Which action
produces energy from an alternative source?
Burning coal to heat homes.
Using biofuels to generate electricity.
Replacing lawns with plants that require less water.
Building a new water-treatment plant to improve water quality.
113. What are three examples of renewable energy resources?

114. List the layers of the atmosphere in order moving up from Earth's surface:
___________________ , ___________________ , _______________ , and _____________.
115. List 2 forms of renewable energy.

116. Name two things you can do with plastic bags you get at grocery stores to reduce
plastic waste.
 117. Two way in which carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere is by animal
respiration and _____________________________ .
118. Glass will stay in a landfill FOREVER.
True
False
119. Name four ways pollutants from land find their way to the ocean
1. _______________________, 2. _____________________,
3. _______________________________, 4. __________________________
120. Name the 4 main stages of the water cycle.

121. Name two uses of animal dung.

122. What are fossil fuels made of?

123. Geothermal energy is _____________________________________ .

124. Burning fuels add nitrogen to the atmosphere.
True
False
 125. Why should we use solar energy more?

126. What are the three things you can do to help conserve natural resources and give a
brief description of what each means.

127. Fossil Fuel that is used to produce heat and light is _____________________.

128.
1. _____________________________________________compounds that are made from oil.
2. ____________________________________________ a substance that provides a form of
energy.
3. _____________________________________________ coal, oil, and natural gas that forms
over millions of years form the remains of ancient organisms; burned to release energy.
4. ____________________________________________ is a liquid fossil fuel known as oil.
5. _____________________________________________ are organic compounds that contains
only carbon and hydrogen atoms.
6. A ____________________________________________ is a factory in which crude oil is
heated and separated into fuels and others products.
129. Biomass energy is made up of _________________ and _____________________
waste.
130. _____________________ pollution comes from many sources and that can be
difficult to identify.
131. Resources that cannot be replaced easily: _______________________
132. List 4 renewable resources:

1.

2.

3.

4.
133. What are some problems with fossil fuels? Add examples.
 134. How is electricity produced at a solar power plant?

135. Solid fossil fuel that is often used to generate electricity:

___________________________
136. The first U.S. legislation to limit water pollution was the
_______________________ Act
137. Tell me what acid rain is and how it effects people and the environment.

138. possible result of burning or spilling crude oil products: ____________________

139. An unfortunate use of the ocean is that we use it as a
___________________________________________.
140. Since it takes millions of years for ___________________ to form, they are
considered to be non-renewable resources.
141. Fossil fuel where formed how many years ago? _________________
142. A factory that processed crude oil for use is ____________________.
143. Why do farmers plant clover in corn fields every few years?
144. ____________________energy is created when water from a lake passes through
turbines.