Earth’s Processes (TEKS 3.10) Unit 9 Test

Which rapid change can cause a crater to form on Earth?

• forest fire

• giant wave

• large earthquake

• volcanic eruption

Lee’s yard has a pile of leaves with clay soil underneath it. The leaves seem to disappear over time. Which tool BEST helps Lee closely examine a soil sample?

• hot plate

• telescope

• hand lens

• thermometer

Noah compares weather in two different cities to find patterns using the graphs shown. Which prediction can Noah make about next year by analyzing the data?

• It will rain the same amount in both cities during the winter months.

• It will rain less during the spring in City 1 than during the spring in City 2.

• It will rain more during the summer in City 2 than during any other season.

• It will rain more during the spring in City 1 than it will rain all year long in City 2.

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Scientists study this model of a rapid change on Earth’s surface. Which natural process caused the rapid change that the scientist modeled?

• flood

• landslide

• earthquake

• volcanic eruption

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Scientists study this model of a rapid change on Earth’s surface. Which statement describes one way the model helps scientists to study rapid changes on Earth?

• Models help scientists see rapid changes that are too fast to ever happen on Earth.

• Models help scientists predict how rapid changes impact Earth.

• Models let scientists stop rapid changes from occurring on Earth.

• Models always show scientists exactly when and where rapid changes will occur on Earth.

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Forming soils like clay and sand is a ____________. The climate helps soils to form by ____________. Organic matter is added by ____________.

• Fast process

• Slow process

• Weathering rocks

• Decomposing plants and animals

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The tables show five days of weather data for two different towns. Which statements correctly compare the weather in the towns? Circle the letters of the THREE correct answers.

• Town 1 has hotter temperatures than Town 2.

• Town 1 has colder temperatures than Town 2.

• Both towns have low temperatures and north winds.

• Neither town had wind from the west for five days in May.

• Town 1 has higher temperatures and more south wind than Town 2.

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Tara investigates a growing plant that is dropping leaves to the ground. She makes this model based on her observations. Which statements complete the model? Write the letter for label 1.

• Leaf litter slowly decomposes.

• Plant matter transforms into soil

• Dead leaves drop onto the ground.

• Decomposed leaves mix into the soil.

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Tara investigates a growing plant that is dropping leaves to the ground. She makes this model based on her observations. Which statements complete the model? Write the letter for label 2.

• Leaf litter slowly decomposes.

• Plant matter transforms into soil

• Dead leaves drop onto the ground.

• Decomposed leaves mix into the soil.

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Tara investigates a growing plant that is dropping leaves to the ground. She makes this model based on her observations. Which statements complete the model? Write the letter for label 3.

• Leaf litter slowly decomposes.

• Plant matter transforms into soil

• Dead leaves drop onto the ground.

• Decomposed leaves mix into the soil.

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