Earth Science

What is the primary component of Earth's atmosphere?

• helium
• nitrogen
• carbon dioxide
• oxygen

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for generating its magnetic field?

• Mantle
• Outer core
• Crust
• Inner core

What is the name of the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller particles through natural forces?

• weathering
• freezing
• smoldering
• eruption

Which natural disaster is associated with the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, resulting in seismic waves?

• Tornado
• Volcano eruption
• Hurricane
• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen (O2)
• Carbon dioxide (CO2)
• Nitrogen (N2)
• Water vapor (H2O)

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is not a type of rock?

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Water
• Igneous

What causes the tides on Earth?

• Gravitational pull of the moon and the sun
• The temperature of the ocean water
• The magnetic field of the Earth
• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

In the water cycle, what process involves the conversion of water vapor into liquid water?

• Sublimation
• Condensation
• Evaporation
• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to space?

• Mesosphere
• Exosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere

What geological feature is formed by the deposition of wind-blown sand?

• Mudslide
• Glacier
• Sand dune
• Volcano