Earth and Space Science Quiz

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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Deema Jabra
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45 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are inner planets like Earth and Mars called “terrestrial planets”?
They are larger than gas giants
They are made entirely of gas
They have thick atmospheres and rings
They have solid, rocky surfaces
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does subduction play in Earth’s interior processes?
It moves water into the mantle
It pulls surface rock deep into the Earth where it melts
It helps magma rise directly to the surface
It causes erosion at the surface
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes mountain ranges like the Himalayas to form?
Erosion of ancient volcanoes
Diverging oceanic plates
Colliding continental plates
Hot spots in the mantle
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
NGSS.HS-ESS2-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does ice float on water?
Ice molecules are tightly packed
Ice is less dense due to its structure
Ice is denser than water
Water freezes from the bottom up
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the shape of Earth’s orbit affect seasons?
The shape of the orbit doesn’t affect seasons
Seasons are caused only by orbit speed
The elliptical orbit causes seasonal changes
A perfectly circular orbit causes more dramatic seasons
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are mid-ocean ridges important to plate tectonics?
They are locations where new crust forms
They indicate where two plates collide
They show evidence of underwater volcanoes
They are part of transform faults
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do convection currents in the mantle affect Earth's crust?
They drive plate movement
They keep the crust stable
They make the crust thicker over time
They erode the crust from below
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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