4th 9 weeks Test

A scientist wants to study the effects of climate change on coral reefs. Which natural wonder should they visit?

• Mount Everest

• Great Barrier Reef

• Grand Canyon

• Victoria Falls

If you wanted to see the Northern Lights, which region would you most likely visit?

• Near the equator

• Near the North or South Poles

• In the desert

• In the rainforest

Paricutín is best described as which type of natural feature?

• River

• Volcano

• Mountain

• Canyon

Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Rockies

What is the name of the world’s largest coral reef system?

• Great Barrier Reef

• Victoria Falls

• Grand Canyon

• Mount Everest

How did Paricutín volcano form?

• By erosion from a river

• By a volcanic eruption in a farmer’s field

• By glacial movement

• By coral growth

What is a likely reason why the Ring of Fire has so many volcanoes?

• It is near the equator.

• It is located along tectonic plate boundaries.

• It is in a desert region.

• It is covered by glaciers.

If you were planning a trip to see both the Grand Canyon and the Amazon River, what continents would you visit?

• North America and South America

• Europe and Asia

• Africa and Australia

• Asia and Africa

A group of scientists is comparing the biodiversity of the Amazon River and the Great Barrier Reef. What is a key difference they should focus on?

• The Amazon River is a freshwater ecosystem, while the Great Barrier Reef is a marine ecosystem.

• Both are located in Africa.

• The Great Barrier Reef is a volcano, while the Amazon River is a canyon.

• The Amazon River is a desert, while the Great Barrier Reef is a glacier.

Which of the following is a waterfall located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe?

• Victoria Falls

• Grand Canyon

• Paricutín

• Mount Everest