Unit 6 Science Test Review

Which of the following is a component of the biosphere?

• Ocean currents

• Plants

• Mountains

• Clouds

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Crust

Which type of rock is formed from cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Fossil

Which system includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, and rivers?

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the primary composition of the Earth's inner core?

• Liquid iron and nickel

• Solid iron and nickel

• Molten rock

• Silicate minerals

How are sedimentary rocks primarily formed?

• By cooling of magma

• By heat and pressure

• By deposition and compaction of sediments

• By volcanic eruptions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which of the following is a component of the atmosphere?

• Soil

• Water vapor

• Rocks

• Plants

Which layer of the Earth is directly beneath the crust?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Lithosphere

What process transforms sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

• Melting

• Erosion

• Heat and pressure

• Cooling

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which system includes the Earth's crust and upper mantle?

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3