Earth Science Unit 1 Test Review

A weather map is an example of a _______.

• hypothesis

• manipulated variable

• model

• scientific theory

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the independent variable?

• The variable that is measured.

• The variable that is changed.

• The variable that stays the same.

• The variable that is plotted on the y-axis.

What is the dependent variable?

• The variable that is measured.

• The variable that is changed.

• The variable that stays the same.

• The variable that is plotted on the x-axis.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Name the piece of equipment to the right.

• Beaker

• Erlenmeyer Flask

• Graduated Cylinder

• Pipet

Name the piece of equipment to the right.

• Beaker

• Erlenmeyer Flask

• Graduated Cylinder

• Pipet

The part of the Earth system that includes Earth’s solid, rocky, outer layer is the ______.

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the most abundant element in the Ocean?

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Helium

• Oxygen

Which branch of Earth science includes the study of weather?

• astronomy

• oceanography

• meteorology

• geology

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

_____study the effects of human activities on Earth’s land, air, water, and living things.

• Astronomers

• Environmental scientists

• Meteorologists

• Oceanographers

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

The most important lab safety rule is ______.

• always wear a lab apron

• always wear safety goggles

• design and conduct your own experiments without asking your teacher

• always follow your teacher’s instructions and textbook directions exactly