MCA Earth and Space Science Review

A tornado hit a city in Oklahoma during a storm. What spheres are interacting during this situation?

• only the geosphere and atmosphere

• all of the spheres of Earth

• only the biosphere

• only the hydrosphere and biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The sun appears to go across the sky everyday but the __________ is actually moving.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Mrs. Pyle owns a large farm. This year, she plans to leave several fields without crops. What should Mrs. Pyle do to prevent soil erosion on the empty fields?

• plant grass to hold the soil

• water the empty fields regularly

• fertilize the fields during the growing season

• plow (break up) the soil deeply and regularly

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is the best reason why the Sun is the brightest star in the sky?

• It is the star with the most mass.

• It is the star with the most volume.

• It is the hottest star in the universe.

• It is the closest star to Earth.

A tsunami is a very large and powerful wave caused by underwater earthquakes. Which of Earth's sphere is least likely to be affected by a tsunami?

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the sun?

• They are much smaller.

• They are not as bright.

• They are so far away.

• They are dwarf stars.

Look at the waterfall in the picture. Over time what is mostly like to happen?

• The rocks will change shape and erode away.

• The water will dry up.

• The trees will die and new trees will be planted.

• The rocks will disappear.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Where is the majority of water on Earth found?

• Plants

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Oceans

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The sun rising and setting, moon phases, seasonal changes, and constellations are all connected because they follow a _______________.

• pattern

• cycle

• Both pattern and cycle

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

We have different seasons because of...

• the moons orbiting around Earth

• the four seasons

• the rotation of Earth daily

• the tilt of the Earth and revolution around the sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1