Science Practice Quiz 216

Q1.An earthquake over 5.0 on the Richter scale can cause what kind of damage?

A. Only minor tremors B. Damage from things falling C. No noticeable impact D. Slight rattling of windows

Q2.What is the huge blanket of air surrounding the Earth called?

A. Lithosphere B. Hydrosphere C. Atmosphere D. Biosphere

Q3.Why do all living beings on Earth depend on the atmosphere for their survival?

A. It provides water for consumption. B. It provides the air we breathe and protects from harmful sun rays. C. It regulates the Earth's magnetic field. D. It facilitates tectonic plate movements.

Q4.What would be the consequence without the Earth's atmospheric protection?

A. The Earth would experience constant rainfall. B. The Earth would become a barren desert. C. We would be baked alive during the day and frozen during the night. D. The Earth's rotation would slow down significantly.

Q5.Which two gases make up the bulk of the Earth's atmosphere?

A. Carbon dioxide and Helium B. Ozone and Argon C. Nitrogen and Oxygen D. Hydrogen and Methane

Q6.Which gas is the most plentiful in the air?

A. Oxygen B. Carbon dioxide C. Nitrogen D. Helium

Q7.How does carbon dioxide contribute to the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere?

A. By reflecting sunlight back into space. B. By absorbing oxygen from the air. C. By trapping the heat radiated from the Earth. D. By facilitating cloud formation.

Q8.What is the term for the increase in Earth's temperature caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide due to sources like factory smoke and car fumes?

A. Ozone depletion B. Acid rain C. Global warming D. Climate cooling

Q9.What is a direct consequence of the rise in Earth's temperature due to global warming?

A. Decrease in atmospheric pressure. B. Increase in volcanic activity. C. Melting of snow in cold parts of the world, leading to sea level rise. D. Expansion of polar ice caps.

Q10.What is the primary role of bacteria living in the soil and roots of some plants concerning atmospheric nitrogen?

A. They release nitrogen directly into the air for plants to absorb. B. They convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants. C. They help plants absorb nitrogen directly from the air. D. They produce nitrogen for the plants to consume.

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Science Practice Quiz 216