Option 1
1. Objects of living nature include:
A. a crystal; B. an icicle; C. a mushroom; D. a star.
2. Objects of non-living nature include:
A. a crab; B. a beetle; C. an oak tree; D. the moon.
3. Biological phenomena include:
A. rain; B. change of day and night; C. snow; D. leaf fall.
4. The natural sciences do NOT include:
A. history; B. biology; C. geography; D. physics.
5. The science of substances and their transformations:
A. ecology; B. astronomy; C. geography; D. chemistry.
6. “Geography” in Greek means:
A. nature; B. mixing; C. land description; D. the science of life.
7. The ancient methods of geographic research are (three answers):
A. cartographic; B. description; C. spatial; D. statistical.
8. An instrument that is used to determine the sides of the horizon:
A. weather vane; B. alarm clock; C. compass; D. thermometer.
9. The largest ocean on Earth:
А. The Pacific; B. The Arctic; C. The Indian; D. The Atlantic.
10. Guess the riddle: Invisible giant
Beats a huge drum.
Write down: A. the answer; B. which science studies it; C. it is a physical or biological phenomenon.
Option 2.
1. Objects of living nature include:
A. a mountain; B. a spider; C. a blizzard; D. a satellite.
2. The objects of non-living nature include:
A. bacteria; B. fungus; C. air; D. man.
3. Biological phenomena include:
A. dawn; B. the change of seasons; C. wind; D. molting.
4. The natural sciences do NOT include:
A. mathematics; B. astronomy; C. physics; D. ecology.
5. The science of the relationship of organisms to each other and to their environment is called:
A. geography; B. biology; C. ecology; D. chemistry.
6. The nature of the earth’s surface is studied by:
A. physical geography; B. economic geography; C. biogeography; D. geology.
7. The modern method of geographic research is:
A.cartographic; B.comparative; C.cosmic; D.statistical.
8. An instrument for determining the temperature of the air:
A. thermometer; B. microscope; C. compass; D. weather vane.
9. The smallest continent of the Earth:
А. Australia; B. Antarctica; C. Africa; D. South America.
10. Guess the riddle: What fiery bird
In the fearsome sky is having fun?
Write down: A. the answer; B. which science studies it; C. it is a physical or biological phenomenon.
