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200 million years ago, Earth’s landmasses were connected as a supercontinent called Pangaea. Throughout the history of planet Earth, this land mass has changed. Which of the following is the most likely reason that the land masses have changed over time?

• Tectonic processes caused the movement of Earth’s plates and seafloor spreading 145 million years ago and continues to move today.

• Large plates of Earth’s surface greatly moved 145 million years ago but do not move in the present day.

• Earth’s plates have moved as far apart as possible, therefore they will not move any more.

• Erosion and weathering over long periods of time have caused these large plates to drift apart.

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Scientists monitor tsunamis using detection sensors in the Gulf of Mexico. Several sensor locations are shown on the map. Based on the map of sensor locations, if a landslide in the Mississippi Canyon were to occur, which tsunami detection sensor location would likely provide the earliest warning of a tsunami for point X on the Louisiana coastline?

• sensor P

• sensor Q

• sensor R

• sensor S

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Based on the information in Map 1 and Figure 1, which statement best describes why the flow of water out of the Mississippi River should be monitored over time to predict tsunamis in the Gulf of Mexico?

• Changes in the water temperature at the outlet of the Mississippi River could trigger a tsunami once water enters the Gulf of Mexico.

• Sediment in the Mississippi River water could build up near the Mississippi Canyon ledge and trigger a landslide that causes a tsunami.

• A reduction in the quality of the Mississippi River water could trigger an earthquake that causes a tsunami.

• Large amounts of water flowing out of the Mississippi River could trigger a tsunami once water enters the Gulf of Mexico.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which statements describe evidence from the stimulus that best supports the answer to Part A? Circle all that apply.

• Detectors closest to the coastline and detecting the largest waves will provide the earliest warning.

• Detectors closest to the underwater energy event will provide the earliest warning.

• Detectors closest to the entrance of the Gulf of Mexico and detecting changes in water levels will provide the earliest warning.

• Detectors closest to the initial waves formed by an underwater event will provide the earliest warning.

• Detectors closest to the waves with the shortest wavelengths will provide the earliest warning.

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• Area 1

• Area 2

• Area 3

• Area 4

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

What is the process by which plants make their food using sunlight?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?