Earth Science - Pre Test

What do Meteorologists study?

• The Weather

• Meteors

• Cyclones

• Volcanoes

Answer explanation

Meteorology is the study of weather patterns and the prediction of the weather.

What do Geologists study?

• Aliens

• Space

• Earth

• Mars

Answer explanation

Geologists study the Earth. They study the history of the Earth. Another name for Geology is Earth Science.

What do Astronomers study?

• Buildings

• The ocean

• The Universe outside of Earths Atmosphere

• Movies

Answer explanation

Astronomy is the study of the Universe and everything in it, including planets, stars, galaxies, comets, and black holes.

What do you think you study if you are studying "SEISMOLOGY"?

• Tornadoes

• Volcanoes

• Tsunamis

• Earthquakes

What do you think you would study if you were studying "Volcanology"

• Tornadoes

• Volcanoes

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

What does it mean when a Volcano erupts?

• Lava and Gas are released from the volcano

• The Volcano spits fire

• The volcano opens

• Oxygen and Water are released from the volcano

Answer explanation

When a volcano erupts, hot gases and melted rock from deep within Earth find their way up to the surface.

What does the word 'Aftershock' mean?

• A smaller earthquake following the main

• How you feel after an earthquake

• Thunder that happens after an earthquake

• Being electrocuted

Answer explanation

An aftershock is one or more small earthquakes after the main one has occurred. This is because of the Earth's crust adjusting to the effect of the main earthquake

What is 'Magma'?

• A fire Tornado

• Fire thunderstorm

• Hot liquefied rock located deep below the Earth's surface

• Huge rocks that fall from the sky

Answer explanation

Molten, or hot liquefied, rock located deep below the Earth's surface is called magma. Magma is formed when temperatures within Earth's crust or mantle are very hot

What causes the seasons to change on Earth?

• The Moon

• Earth rotating on its axis

• Jupiter circling earth

• The equator

Answer explanation

Seasons are caused because of the Earth's changing relationship to the Sun. The Earth travels around the Sun, called an orbit, once a year or every 365 days. As the Earth orbits the Sun, the amount of sunlight each location on the planet gets every day changes slightly.

What is the Equator?

• Imaginary line around the middle of the planet

• Imaginary line from the North pole to the South pole

• Imaginary line from Australia to America

• A real line around the planet

Answer explanation

The Equator is an imaginary line around the middle of Earth. It is halfway between the North and South Poles, and divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres