Exploring Chapter 7 Science Quiz

What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Stars

• The Ocean

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Natural Gas

What do plants need to make their own food?

• Soil, water, and sunlight

• Water, sunlight, and air

• Air, soil, and rocks

• Sunlight, water, and air

Which part of the plant is responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil?

• Leaves

• Stem

• Roots

• Flowers

What is the process by which plants release oxygen into the air?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Germination

Which of the following animals is a herbivore?

• Lion

• Cow

• Eagle

• Shark

What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere and back again?

• Water Cycle

• Carbon Cycle

• Nitrogen Cycle

• Rock Cycle

Which gas do animals exhale that plants need for photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is the term for animals that eat both plants and other animals?

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Decomposers

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Solar Energy

• Wind Energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric Energy