This document appears to be a quiz on 5th grade science topics related to natural resources and changes to the Earth's surface. It contains 19 multiple choice questions about topics like fossil fuels, renewable and non-renewable resources, rock formation, soil composition, and alternative energy sources. The questions range in value from $1,000 to $1,000,000 and cover concepts around geology, climate change, and sustainability.

1. Are You Smarter Than a 5 th Grader?

2. 1,000,000 Question 9 Question 10 Question 7 Question 8 Question 5 Question 6 Question 3 Question 4 Question 1 Question 2 500,000 300,000 175,000 100,000 50,000 25,000 10,000 5,000 2,000 1,000 1,000,000 500,000 300,000 175,000 100,000 50,000 25,000 10,000 5,000 2,000 1,000 Question11 Question 12 Question 13 Question 14 Question 15 Question 16 Question 17 Question 18

3. 5th Grade Question 1 ) Which of the following can be used as an alternative energy source? A.Natural Gas B.Geothermal heat C.Coal D.Oil

4. 5th Grade Question 1 Answer Geothermal heat Return

5. 5th Grade Question 2 Why are fossil fuels nonrenewable?

6. 5th Grade Question 2 Answer Because it takes millions of years of years for them to be created, we cannot make it in our lifetime. Return

7. 5th Grade Question 3 Name three fossil fuels; where would you find them on earth?

8. 5th Grade Question 3 Answer Coal, Oil and Natural Gas You would find them deep under the Earth ’s surface. Return

9. 5th Grade Question 4 What are the Earth ’s natural resources?

10. 5th Grade Question 4 Answer Sun, moving water, wind, heat from within the Earth and fossil fuels Return

11. 5th Grade Question 5 True or False? Trees and animals are renewable resources because they can be made over and over again in a short time period.

12. 5th Grade Question 5 Answer True Return

13. 5 th Grade Question 6 The Davis Mountains in West Texas used to be taller than they are now. Which of the following conditions most likely caused the mountains to become shorter over time? A Heat and pressure B Soil deposition C Rain and wind D River formation

14. 5th Grade Question 6 Answer C Rain and wind

15. 5 th Grade Question 7 The continuous weathering and breaking down of rocks would lead to the formation of what natural resource? A. oil B. soil C. coal

16. 5th Grade Question 7 Answer B. Soil Return

17. 5 th Grade Question 8 How are fossil fuels made?

18. 5th Grade Question 8 Answer They are made heat and pressure on top ofdead plants and animals buried deep in the ground. Return

19. 5th Grade Question 9 What type of sedimentary stone can you find fossils in?

20. 5th Grade Question 9 Answer Limestone Return

21. 6th Grade Question 10 What deduction can we make about the past if a fossil of a cactus is discovered in a tropical rain forest? A. The climate has changed from hot and dry to warm and wet. B. Wind blew cactus seeds into the rain forest. C. The cactus once thrived in wet environments. D. The cactus was probably carried to the tropical rain forest.

22. 5 th Grade Question 10 Answer A. The climate has changed from hot and dry to warm and wet. Return

23. 5th Grade Question 11 Which of the following conclusions can you draw from the rock layers? A. Rock layer B is the youngest layer B. Rock layer C was formed after layer D C. Rock layer A is the oldest layer D. The youngest layer is D

24. 5 th Grade Question 11 Answer B. Rock layer C was formed after layer D Return

25. 5th Grade Question 12 How are sedimentary rocks formed?

26. 5 th Grade Question 12 Answer Sediments are deposited from wind and erosion, they build up and are pressed down by other rocks, they heat up to form a layer of sedimentary rock. Return

27. 5th Grade Question 13 Name three inexhaustible resources.

28. 5 th Grade Question 13 Answer Water, Sun and Wind Return

29. 5th Grade Question 14 Name four “alternative” resources for energy.

30. 5 th Grade Question 14 Answer Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Hydroelectric Return

31. 5th Grade Question 15 True or False: An inexhaustible resource can be used up.

32. 5 th Grade Question 15 Answer Return

33. 5th Grade Question 16 In our experiment, 3 different soils were tested to see how much water they would retain, which retained the most and why?

34. 5 th Grade Question 16 Answer The silt, because the particles are closer together so the water could not pass through. Return

35. 5th Grade Question 17 A characteristic of good soil for plant growth is all of the following except? Dark color Retains all water c. Has organic material

36. 5 th Grade Question 17 Answer Retains all water Return

37. 5th Grade Question 18 Why would we use “alternative” energy sources?

38. 5 th Grade Question 18 Answer To help reduce our need for fossil fuels that are non-renewable resources. Return

39. 5th Grade Question 19

40. 5 th Grade Question 19 Answer Return

41. Million Dollar Question 5 th Grade Science Changes to the Land

42. $1,000,000 Question Name 3 different ways that the Earth ’s surface can be changed and what each means!

43. 1,000,000 Answer Weathering – breaking down and wearing away of rock Erosion – carrying away sediments by wind, water and/or ice Deposition – sediment is dropped in a new place Return

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