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NAFS Test Preparation Worksheet….

STUDENT NAME: STUDENT ID:

Grade: 6 Subject: Science

Marks: Date:

Topic: EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES

Q. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER

1. During which moon phase does the moon appear as a complete circle?

a. Waxing crescent
b. First quarter
c. Full moon
d. Waning gibbous

2. What is the phase of the moon when only a small sliver of the right side is visible?

a. Full moon
b. Third quarter
c. Waxing crescent
d. New moon

3. Which phase of the moon occurs between the first quarter and the full moon?

a. Waxing crescent
b. Waxing gibbous
c. Waning crescent
d. Waning gibbous

4. What phase of the moon occurs just before the new moon?

a. Waning crescent
b. Waxing gibbous
c. First quarter
d. Full moon

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5. During which phase of the moon does it appear as a half-circle in the sky?

a. Third quarter
b. New moon
c. Waxing gibbous
d. Waning crescent

6. What is the main impact of the sun's movement on Earth?

a. Creating hurricanes
b. Causing night and day
c. Controlling the growth of plants
d. Generating earthquakes

7. What phenomenon causes day and night on Earth?

a. Movement of clouds
b. Rotation of the Earth
c. Solar flares
d. Phases of the moon

8. During a lunar eclipse, what happens?

a. The Earth comes between the sun and the moon

b. The sun comes between the Earth and the moon
c. The moon comes between the Earth and the sun
d. The Earth rotates very fast

9. What is a solar eclipse?

a. When the sun disappears for a brief moment

b. When the Earth comes between the sun and the moon
c. When the moon comes between the sun and the Earth
d. When the Earth's axis tilts

10. Why is it important to understand the occurrence of eclipses?

a. To predict the weather

b. To study animal behavior
c. To know when to plant crops
d. For safety and knowledge of celestial events

11. What is the main cause of tides on Earth?

a. Wind patterns
b. Gravitational pull from the Moon
c. Earth's magnetic field
d. Rotation of the Earth

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12. How does the Moon influence the occurrence of tides?

a. By emitting heat
b. By its gravitational pull on Earth's oceans
c. By creating cloud cover
d. By changing its color

13. Which relationship explains the movement of celestial bodies in the solar system?

a. They move randomly

b. They are fixed in place
c. They orbit around the Sun
d. They are pulled downward

14. What effect do celestial bodies have on each other?

a. They repel each other

b. They sing together
c. They have no effect on each other
d. They exert gravitational forces

15. How does the speed of rotation impact the shape of celestial bodies?

a. It makes them spin faster

b. It has no impact on their shape
c. It distorts them into an oval shape
d. It turns them into perfect squares

16.Which is the correct order from smallest to largest in size?

a. Solar system, galaxy, universe

b. Universe, solar system, galaxy
c. Galaxy, universe, solar system
d. Galaxy, solar system, universe

17. What is the Milky Way?

a. The largest planet in the solar system

b. The hottest star in the universe
c. The galaxy where our solar system is located
d. A moon of Mars

18. How does the size of the sun compare to other stars?

a. The sun is the smallest star in the universe

b. The sun is an average-sized star compared to others
c. The sun is the largest star in the universe
d. The sun is a planet, not a star

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19. Which statement about star temperature is true?

a. Cooler stars are red and hotter stars are blue

b. Cooler stars are blue and hotter stars are red
c. All stars have the same temperature
d. Star temperature has no correlation with color

20. Why is it challenging to determine the extent of the universe?

a. Because all the stars look the same size

b. Because telescopes cannot see far enough
c. Because the universe is constantly expanding
d. Because the universe has a fixed size

21.Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

a. Stratosphere
b. Troposphere
c. Mesosphere
d. Thermosphere

22. What environmental problem is a result of changes occurring in the ozone layer?

a. Acid rain
b. Ozone depletion
c. Greenhouse effect
d. Deforestation

23. How do air masses and currents affect the Earth's weather?

a. They have no impact on weather

b. They cause earthquakes
c. They bring precipitation and temperature changes
d. They create deserts

24. What is a major cause of climate change in some parts of the world?

a. Increased vegetation
b. Melting glaciers
c. Reduced air pollution
d. Ozone layer repair

25. Which of the following is a land feature on Earth?

a. Glacier
b. Delta
c. Peninsula
d. Coral reef

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26. What is responsible for the formation of mountains on Earth?

a. Blizzards
b. Earthquakes
c. Magma movement
d. Tornadoes

27. How are the lithosphere and biosphere different?

a. Lithosphere is living organisms, biosphere is land

b. Lithosphere is Earth's crust, biosphere is living organisms
c. Lithosphere is forests, biosphere is the atmosphere
d. Lithosphere is mountains, biosphere is oceans

28. What is the layer of the Earth that includes the crust and upper mantle called?

a. Lithosphere
b. Mantlesphere
c. Earth's peel
d. Basaltosphere

29. How do air and water interact in the Earth's water cycle?

a. Air escapes into space

b. Water evaporates into the air, then falls back to Earth as precipitation
c. Air turns into solid ice
d. Water turns into gas instantly

30. In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

a. Exosphere
b. Troposphere
c. Ionosphere
d. Thermosphere

31. Which of the following is NOT a geological process that affects the Earth's surface?

a. Erosion
b. Volcanism
c. Photosynthesis
d. Weathering

32. How do earthquakes and volcanoes contribute to shaping the Earth's surface?

a. By cooling the Earth's core

b. By adding nutrients to the soil
c. By causing land erosion
d. By creating mountains and valleys

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33. What are the main causes of erosion and weathering on Earth's surface?

a. Human activities and pollution

b. Sunlight and rain
c. Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
d. Wind and water

34. What is a mineral and how does it relate to rocks?

a. A type of tree found in forests

b. A natural solid substance with a specific chemical composition
c. A type of cloud formed in the sky
d. A type of fish found in oceans

35. How are rocks classified based on their characteristics?

a. By color and size

b. By taste and smell
c. By texture and mineral composition
d. By weight and shape

36. What geological events can rocks be exposed to in their area?

a. Tornadoes and blizzards

b. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
c. Solar eclipses and meteor showers
d. Forest fires and floods

37. How does the Earth's shape change due to external geological processes?

a. It becomes a perfect sphere

b. It remains unchanged
c. It develops wrinkles and folds
d. It turns into a cube

38. What are the main causes of earthquakes and volcanoes?

a. Global warming and deforestation

b. Plate tectonics and magma movement
c. Air pollution and industrial waste
d. Moon phases and star alignments

39. Where can earthquake monitoring stations be found in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

a. Underwater caves
b. Mountain peaks
c. Desert valleys
d. Urban areas

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40. How do earthquake monitoring stations help in predicting seismic activity?

a. By recording temperature changes

b. By measuring atmospheric pressure
c. By detecting ground movements
d. By analyzing cloud formations

41. What is the purpose of devices used in earthquake monitoring stations?

a. To capture wildlife sounds

b. To measure ocean salinity
c. To detect seismic waves
d. To analyze soil fertility

42. In what ways can preventing earthquakes and volcanoes be beneficial?

a. Protecting endangered species

b. Preserving ancient artifacts
c. Ensuring human safety and infrastructure stability
d. Promoting agricultural growth

43. How do erosion and sedimentation contribute to landform changes?

a. By creating deserts
b. By forming canyons and valleys
c. By increasing ocean acidity
d. By reducing soil fertility

44. Which minerals are commonly found in rocks and contribute to their properties?

a. Gold and diamonds

b. Quartz and feldspar
c. Rubies and sapphires
d. Emeralds and opals

45. What are the different types of rocks based on their formation processes?

a. Soft and hard rocks

b. Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks
c. Sunny and shady rocks
d. Smooth and rough rocks

1. c. Full moon
2. d. New moon
3. b. Waxing gibbous

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4. a. Waning crescent
5. a. Third quarter
6. b - Causing night and day
7. b - Rotation of the Earth
8. c - The moon comes between the Earth and the sun
9. c - When the moon comes between the sun and the Earth
10. d - For safety and knowledge of celestial events
11. b - Gravitational pull from the Moon
12. b - By its gravitational pull on Earth's oceans
13. c - They orbit around the Sun
14. d - They exert gravitational forces
15. c - It distorts them into an oval shape
16. c- Galaxy, universe, solar system
17. c- The galaxy where our solar system is located
18. b- The sun is an average-sized star compared to others
19. a- Cooler stars are red and hotter stars are blue
20. c- Because the universe is constantly expanding
21. b
22. b
23. c
24. b
25. c
26. c
27. b
28. a
29. b
30. b
31. c
32. d
33. d
34. b
35. c
36. b
37. c
38. b
39. d
40. c
41. c
42. c
43. b
44. b
45. b

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