Earth Science Review End of Year

Earth Science Review End of Year

6th Grade

25 Qs

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Earth Science Review End of Year

Earth Science Review End of Year

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-5

+14

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Thompson

FREE Resource

25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main reason it is warmer at the equator than the poles?

the equator is closer to the sun

the equator gets more days of sunshine

the equator has longer days

the equator gets more direct solar radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is it generally warmer near the equator than it is near the poles?

the equator receives more direct sunlight

the poles receive more direct sunlight

the equator is closer to the sun

the poles are closer to the sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

What are the two most common greenhouse gases?

Water Vapor (H2O) and Methane (CH4)

Carbon Dioxide COand Methane (CH4)

Water Vapor (H2O) and Carbon Dioxide CO2

Water Vapor (H2O) and Nitrous oxide (N2O)

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Consequences of climate change include:

Stronger hurricanes

Increased flooding

Frequent droughts

All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Analyze how the Coriolis effect influences weather patterns.

It causes winds to blow directly from high to low pressure areas

It deflects the path of winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere

It causes the formation of high-pressure systems at the equator

It has no significant impact on weather patterns

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which layer of the Earth is composed mostly of iron and nickel?

Crust

Mantle

Outer core

Inner core

Answer explanation

The inner core is the Earth's innermost layer, primarily composed of solid iron and nickel. In contrast, the crust and mantle consist of lighter materials, while the outer core is liquid iron and nickel.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of tides in the ocean?

Wind patterns

Earth's rotation

Gravitational pull of the moon and sun

Salinity differences

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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