Earth Science

Which of the following is NOT a cause of the greenhouse affect?

• emission

• CFC's

• walking

• cutting down forests

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is NOT a natural catastrophic event?

• tornado

• hurricane

• volcano

• car crash

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Identify 2 solutions for reducing air pollution

• walking and riding bikes

• driving trucks and build more coal burning factories

• recycle cans and filter water

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

List 2 major causes of acid rain

• cars and coal burning power plants

• electric cars and wind mills

• hydro power dams and solar panels

Name one positive and one negative impact that humans have on earth and living things

• global warming and acid rain

• smog and water pollution

• Planting new trees and pollution

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The Earth tilts at ______

• 90°

• 23.4°

• 56.2°

• 24°

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What does the rotation of the earth cause us to experience?

• Seasons

• Day and night

• Year

• Summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the term used to describe the motion of the Earth around the Sun?

• Resolution

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Round

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.

• Because it receives the most direct sunlight

• Because no clouds form here.

• Because it is far from the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following best describes the tilt of the earth when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?

• The northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun

• The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun

• The southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun

• The southern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1