Unit 1 Lesson 1 - Energy in Earth's Systems

Unit 1 Lesson 1 - Energy in Earth's Systems

6th Grade

20 Qs

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Unit 1 Lesson 1 - Energy in Earth's Systems

Unit 1 Lesson 1 - Energy in Earth's Systems

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS2-3, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-4

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Norbert Noodleman

Used 5+ times

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which is NOT a reason to build a physical model of the Earth’s biosphere?

To monitor how the biosphere changes over time.

To find out what the biosphere is like on other planets.

To test an artificial environment that would allow people to live on Mars.

To observe the interaction of the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere in a controlled environment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Biosphere 2, created by scientists in the 1980s to replicate the functions of Earth’s biosphere is a(n) _______ model.


dynamic

physical

theoretical
static

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

In the biosphere’s cycle of energy and matter, decomposers gain energy/nutrients from ________ and give energy/nutrients to __________.


Radiation from the sun, herbivores.

Recycling dead organisms; producers

Eating plants and animals; carnivores

Eating plants; herbivores and carnivores

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Where does energy originate from in the biosphere?


The ocean
Volcanic activity
Wind patterns
The sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

How is most matter and energy cycled in the biosphere?

Decomposers

Plants

Producers

Food Chains

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following is an example of how gravity affects weather?

Solar energy heats water.

Water evaporates and rises as it heats.

Cloud droplets fall to the surface as rain or snow.

Water vapor cools and condenses into cloud droplets.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which statement describes convection in the atmosphere?


Convection in the atmosphere involves the movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking.
Cool air rises while warm air sinks.
Convection occurs only in water bodies.
Convection is the transfer of heat through direct contact.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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