6th Grade TEKSRSC Unit 6 Test

According to the table, which graph below best represents the most abundant elements in the Earth’s crust?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following elements in Earth's atmosphere is represented by 78% on the pie graph?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Helium

Which layer in the image above represents the layer of the Earth composed of liquid metal?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which layer in the image above contains the asthenosphere and part of the lithosphere?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which statement lists the layers in the correct order from the center of Earth to the outermost layer of Earth?

• Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust

• Inner Core, Outer Core, Crust, Mantle

• Outer Core, Inner Core, Mantle, Crust

• Outer Core, Inner Core, Crust, Mantle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer of Earth is represented at location A?

• Crust

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Outer core

The diagram shows some stages in the rock cycle. What process is occurring at location W?

• Compaction and Cementation

• Weathering and erosion

• Heating and melting

• Cooling and hardening

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Obsidian is formed when lava rapidly cools. Based on the processes of its formation, obsidian is classified as —

• sedimentary rock

• fossilized rock

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

Which process best describes the formation of a sedimentary rock?

• Solid rock is weathered, deposited, compacted, and cemented

• Rock is exposed to extreme heat and pressure deep in the Earth

• Lava erupts from a volcano and flows down a mountain

• Magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth’s surface

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A student took notes on the Rock Cycle as shown. What processes form IGNEOUS ROCK from metamorphic rock?

• Compaction and cementation

• Cooling and hardening of magma or lava

• Weathering, erosion, and deposition

• Extreme heat and pressure

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