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6th Grade Earth Science Quiz
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6th Grade Earth Science Quiz
🌍 Part 1: Multiple Choice & True/False
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Fill in the circle completely.
1. Which process forms sedimentary rocks?
A) Melting and cooling
B) Weathering, erosion, deposition, and compaction
C) Heat and pressure underground
D) Volcanic eruptions
2. Fossil fuels are formed from:
A) Dead plants and animals from millions of years ago
B) Rocks that melt underground
C) Ocean water that evaporates
D) Volcanic ash and lava
3. True or False: Coal takes only a few years to form.
True
False
4. Which is the correct order in the hierarchy of organisms from smallest to largest?
A) Organism → Population → Community → Ecosystem
B) Population → Organism → Ecosystem → Community
C) Community → Population → Organism → Ecosystem
D) Ecosystem → Community → Organism → Population
5. True or False: Earth's surface is constantly changing due to weathering and erosion.
True
False
6. Which type of fossil fuel is formed primarily from ancient marine organisms?
A) Coal
B) Oil and natural gas
C) Wood
D) Wind energy
✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions
Instructions: Answer each question in complete sentences. Use the space provided.
7. Explain how layers of sedimentary rock can tell us about Earth's history.
8. Name two ways that Earth's surface changes over time and give an example of each.
9. A forest has 500 oak trees, 200 squirrels, 50 hawks, and various insects and plants. Identify one example each of a population, community, and ecosystem from this description.
10. Why do fossil fuels take millions of years to form? Explain the process in 2-3 sentences.
🔍 Part 3: Application & Analysis
11. Fill in the blanks: Sandstone is a _____________ rock formed when sand grains are _____________ together over long periods of time.
12. Circle all the renewable energy sources that could replace fossil fuels:
Solar energy
Coal
Wind energy
Natural gas
Hydroelectric energy
13. A scientist finds a rock with visible layers and tiny fossil shells. What type of rock is this most likely to be, and how do you know?
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