Earth Science Review End of Year

Quiz
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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
+14
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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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
What are the two most common greenhouse gases?
Water Vapor (H2O) and Methane (CH4)
Carbon Dioxide CO2 and 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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