PSSA Review Earth Science

In which stage of the water cycle, do clouds form? (Topic: Water Cycle)

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the main source of energy in the water cycle? (Topic: Water Cycle)

• The Sun

• The Earth

• The Moon

• Volcanoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is an example condensation? (Topic: Water Cycle)

• Snow falling

• A cloud forming

• Rain collecting in a lake

• Water vapor floating into the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of these best describes the relationship between a river and its watershed? (Topic: Water Cycle)

• A watershed removes pollution from a river.

• A river filters out sediments from it's watershed.

• A river collects water that flows from its watershed.

• A watershed drains water from the rivers around it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following best describes a difference between fresh water and salt water? (Topic: Water Cycle)

• Objects float in fresh water more easily than in salt water.

• Fresh water freezes at a higher temperature than salt water.

• There are more ppm of chloride in fresh water than in salt water.

• Fresh water conducts electricity better than salt water.

Which term best describes the average temperature, pressure, and humidity of a region? (Topic: Weather & Climate)

• Climate

• Air mass

• Precipitation

• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather is associated with low pressures? (Topic: Weather & Climate)

• Fair weather

• Warm weather

• Cold weather

• Rainy weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is associated with high pressure? (Topic: Weather & Climate)

• Fair weather

• Warm weather

• Cold weather

• Rainy weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

San Jose, Costa Rica, is located at  $9\degree N$   latitude. What kind of climate does San Jose most likely have? (Topic: Weather & Climate)

• Hot and dry

• Hot and wet

• Cold and dry

• Cold and wet

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is contributing to an INCREASE in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? (Topic: Climate Change)

• Deforestation

• Oceans

• Loss of animal species

• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6