Unit 05 Test

Which of the following technologies is best suited for detecting features invisible to the human eye, such as thermal differences on Earth's surface?

• Topographic maps

• Geologic maps

• Infrared remote sensing

• Google Maps

Which process describes the wearing away and transportation of rock and soil particles by water, wind, ice, and gravity?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Abrasion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is NOT a way that groundwater can change the lithosphere?

• Formation of caves

• Creation of sinkholes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Dissolution of minerals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the term for the downslope movement of rock and soil due to gravity?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Mass wasting

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How does urbanization typically affect freshwater availability?

• It increases the amount of permeable surfaces

• It decreases runoff into streams and rivers

• It increases groundwater recharge

• It increases the amount of impervious surfaces

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is a potential consequence of agricultural runoff in waterways?

• Increased oxygen levels for aquatic life

• Reduced algal growth

• Algal blooms and hypoxia

• Improved water clarity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How does climate change impact the water cycle and freshwater availability?

• It has no significant impact

• It only affects saltwater resources

• It leads to consistent and predictable rainfall patterns

• It causes changes in precipitation patterns and glacial melting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What feature on a topographic map represents lines of equal elevation?

• Scale bars

• Contour lines

• Grid lines

• Legend

Which of the following is considered a technological solution to address future freshwater challenges?

• Increased use of fossil fuels

• Deforestation

• Desalination

• Overfishing

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 10

• 50

• 100

• 500