Processess on Earth Final Quiz

Which rapid change can cause a crater to form on Earth?

• forest fire

• giant wave

• large earthquake

• volcanic eruption

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Lee’s yard has a pile of leaves with clay soil underneath it. The leaves seem to disappear over time. Which tool BEST helps Lee closely examine a soil sample?

• hot plate

• telescope

• hand lens

• thermometer

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Noah compares weather in two different cities to find patterns using the graphs shown. Which prediction can Noah make about next year by analyzing the data?

• It will rain the same amount in both cities during the winter months.

• It will rain less during the spring in City 1 than during the spring in City 2.

• It will rain more during the summer in City 2 than during any other season.

• It will rain more during the spring in City 1 than it will rain all year long in City 2.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which natural process caused the rapid change that the scientist modeled?

• flood

• landslide

• earthquake

• volcanic eruption

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which statement describes one way the model helps scientists to study rapid changes on Earth?

• Models help scientists see rapid changes that are too fast to ever happen on Earth.

• Models help scientists predict how rapid changes impact Earth.

• Models let scientists stop rapid changes from occurring on Earth.

• Models always show scientists exactly when and where rapid changes will occur on Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The tables show five days of weather data for two different towns. Which statements correctly compare the weather in the towns? Circle the letters of the THREE correct answers.

• Town 1 has hotter temperatures than Town 2.

• Town 1 has colder temperatures than Town 2.

• Both towns have low temperatures and north winds.

• Neither town had wind from the west for five days in May.

• Town 1 has higher temperatures and more south wind than Town 2.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Tara investigates a growing plant that is dropping leaves to the ground. She makes this model based on her observations.

Which statements complete the model?

Write the letter of ONE correct answer in each box in order to label each part of the model.

A. Leaf litter slowly decomposes.

B. Plant matter transforms into soil

C. Dead leaves drop onto the ground.

D. Decomposed leaves mix into the soil.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Weather data for the same day and time are shown on the map for two cities, Boise, Idaho, and Austin, Texas. How is the weather different in these cities AND what evidence tells you this? Write your answer on the lines provided.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5