World

What is the primary reason for the Earth's seasons?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun changes

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The Sun's varying energy output

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Argon

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the main cause of ocean tides on Earth?

• The Earth's rotation

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The gravitational pull of the Sun

• Wind patterns

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Methane

• Argon

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

• Erosion

• Subduction

• Convection

• Plate tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What is the chemical formula for water?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Basalt