How do earthquakes change the surface of the Earth?

• carving deep valleys

• throwing rocks and ash into the air

• splitting and shifting the surface of the Earth

• causing rocks, loose soil and sand to slide down a slope

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The Sun is classified as a...

• comet

• moon

• star

• planet

Which of the following BEST completes the flow chart above?

• has large bodies of water

• powers the water cycle

• covered with mountains

• revolves around the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following correctly describes the orbits (motions) of the Earth, Sun and Moon?

• Earth orbits the Sun

• The Sun orbits the Moon

• Earth orbits the Moon

• The Sun orbits Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A student drew a model of the Earth, Sun and Moon System as shown above. In the model, what does the smallest circle represent?

• The Earth

• The Earth's path around the Sun

• The Sun

• The Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Look at the image above. Which rapid change in the Earth's surface caused this destruction?

• Tidal Wave

• Earthquake

• Volcanic Eruption

• Landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2