Earth Science Pre-Assessment

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Shifting pieces of the Earth's crust are called

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the term for when the Moon is gaining light?

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Waxing refers to the phase of the Moon when it is increasing in illumination, moving from new moon to full moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a likely consequence of global warming affecting sea levels?

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Melting glaciers will cause flooding of coastal towns and cities, as rising sea levels inundate low-lying areas.

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What is the term for when the Moon is losing light?

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Waning refers to the phase of the Moon when it is decreasing in illumination, moving from full moon to new moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Which two objects have more gravitational forces acting between them?

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The Sun and the Earth have a strong gravitational force between them due to their large masses, which keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are massive slabs of the Earth's lithosphere that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, floating on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming is the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing is when the Moon's visible surface area increases, while waning is when it decreases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What causes sea levels to rise?

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Sea levels rise primarily due to melting ice caps and glaciers, as well as the thermal expansion of seawater as it warms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and governs the motion of celestial bodies.

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