Earth Science

The average weather conditions in an area for 100 years make up the area's

• ecosystem

• time zone

• climate

• temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

During which month do the shortest periods of daylight occur in Texas?

• September
• December
• March
• June

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

If Earth rotated twice as fast, how would it affect the Earth?

• One day would be about 6 hours and then night would be 6 hours
• One month would be 2 weeks long
• One year would be 6 months long
• The seasons would change twice as fast.

What is one reason why Earth is the only planet in our solar system where humans can live?

• Earth's temperature is warm enough.
• Earth has the moon orbiting around it.
• Earth has no atmosphere.
• Earth is the only planet that is cool.

Climate of an area is determined by 2 main factors.  They are

• temperature and precipitation
• air pressure and wind speed
• humidity and sunlight
• cloud type and elevation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A valley with a U shape was formed by

• river erosion
• river evaporation
• glacial weathering
• global warming

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A delta is formed by

• river deposition
• river weathering
• tidal erosion
• glacial erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The dunes seen in this pictures are formed by

• rainstorms

• tornadoes

• earthquakes

• strong winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Why does the shadow of a tree in your yard change throughout the day?

• the Earth rotates

• the Earth revolves

• the moon revolves

• the sun rotates

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Which list contains only processes that must occur in order for fossil fuels to form?

• formation of faults, burial, glacier formation

• organism growth, burial, volcanic eruptions

• organism growth, burial, compaction

• erosion, burial, earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1