Land, Water, and Human Interactions

Which of the following processes change Earth's Surface?

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Water on earth is found primarily in

• the oceans

• the air and soil

• ice caps

• lakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A negative consequence of building next to a river is the

• increased flooding risk

• disruption of erosion and deposition

• land shrinking

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following processes is caused by gravity?

• precipitation

• evaporation

• freezing

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following processes is caused by energy from the sun?

• condensation

• freezing

• evaporation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The movement of water from glacial ice to groundwater involves

• energy from the sun

• gravity

• melting

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which of the following is the best example of human impact on Earth's systems?

• flooded homes alongside a river

• a hydroelectric dam on a river

• a log jam on a river

• a beaver dam on a river

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Contour lines on a topographic map show

• water

• parks

• elevation

• streets

Which liquid dissolves more substances than any other?

• oil

• carbon dioxide

• water

• vinegar

If there's an excess (too many) nutrients in water, it can be due to

• decrease in water quality

• farming practices

• too much water filtering

• decrease in human population

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4