6th Grade End of Year Test

Jon lived in Florida. He liked to swim in the ocean and to explore along the beach. Which Florida landforms would he be visiting during these activities?

• dunes and deltas

• lakes and dunes

• coastline and swamps

• coastline and dunes

Most springs contain fresh drinking water, but Salt Spring in Ocala, Florida contains minerals. These minerals give the water a slightly salty taste. Which spheres interact to cause this phenomenon?

• geosphere and cryosphere

• biosphere and hydrosphere

• hydrosphere and geosphere

• cryosphere and hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Lia was going to the beach for a summer swim and picnic with some of her friends. She wore a cover-up but she knew there were other precautions to take to protect herself when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Which of the following is an additional precaution that Lia should take when outside in the sunlight?

• wash hands often

• wear flip-flops

• wear sunglasses

• avoid the sun early and late in the day

Energy transfer at Earth’s surface can occur when heat is transferred directly from the ground to the air. Which process best explains what causes this to happen?

• convection

• radiation

• reflection

• conduction

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Carolina is reading a book about the ocean as she is traveling from California to New Zealand. There is an illustration that shows the surface current patterns around the world. She notices that the currents in New Zealand and those at home flow in opposite directions. Which of the following factors does not cause the surface currents to go in two different directions?

• unequal heating

• Coriolis effect

• density

• global winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The Santa Ana winds blow across in California during the fall and winter. They form when cold desert air sinks down and away from high-pressure areas over the mountains. The air mass compresses and quickly heats up while losing humidity. The winds gain speed as they squeeze through the canyons. Which type of wind pattern are the Santa Ana winds?

• local wind

• jet streams

• global wind

• trade wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Ethan and his family were planning a trip to Peru for their summer vacation. He looked at a map to determine the kind of climate in Peru. When he saw the current that moved north along the western coast of South America, he knew what to expect. What sort of climate would he find in Peru?

• a cool, wet climate

• a cool, dry climate

• a warm, wet climate

• a warm, dry climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

As the hurricane season approached, Emma helped her mother check the supplies they keep in the event of a hurricane. Which of the following is a consequence that a severe storm such as a hurricane can bring?

• freezing temperatures that cause streets to be slick and icy

• lack of necessary clothing from hurrying to pack

• not knowing that a severe storm was coming

• difficult travel due to flooding and wind damage

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What conditions must exist for dew to form?

• Cool air grew cooler; air moisture would freeze and collect as dew on the grass as it condensed.

• Warm air grew warmer; the air would be able to hold more moisture and the excess collected as it condensed.

• Cool air warmed; the air would be able to hold less moisture and cause the water vapor to condense.

• Warm air cooled; the air would be able to hold less moisture and cause the water vapor to condense.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Liam knew that all living things have common characteristics. His new baby brother made him think about how different all the types of living things were. Which of the following is not a common characteristic shared by all living things?

• They are made of a cell or cells.

• They are made of similar chemicals.

• They respond to surroundings.

• They spontaneously generate.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1