Geoscience Review

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere; climate is the average of atmospheric conditions over a long period.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which tool is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer

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What is the name for the process by which heat is transferred through direct contact?

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Conduction

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Which of the following is a natural hazard?

• Earthquake
• Recycling
• Composting
• Planting trees

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Earthquake

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What is the main cause of ocean currents?

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Unequal heating of Earth and wind patterns

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which law states that in undisturbed rock layers, the oldest rocks are at the bottom?

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Law of Superposition

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Which of the following is a way humans can reduce their impact on the environment?

• Using more fossil fuels
• Recycling materials
• Cutting down more trees
• Increasing car emissions

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Recycling materials

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What is the main gas responsible for trapping heat in Earth’s atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide

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What is the main cause of tsunamis?

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Earthquakes under the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Which of the following best describes a cold front?

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A boundary where cold air replaces warm air

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