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SSA - EARTH REVIEW (6-8th)

SSA - EARTH REVIEW (6-8th)

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Inilsys Sacasa

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28 Slides • 25 Questions

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Why is understanding the rock cycle important for understanding Earth's surface changes?

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Because it explains how rocks are formed and transformed, which affects landscapes and ecosystems.

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Because it tells us about the weather only.

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Because it helps us predict earthquakes directly.

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Because it is only important for geologists.

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Multiple Choice

Which type of rock is formed when sediments are pressed together?

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Igneous

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

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Obsidian

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of mechanical weathering?

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Ice expansion

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Root expansion

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Acid rain

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Oxidation

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Fill in the Blank

Sediments are moved from one location to another by wind, water, and ___.

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Multiple Choice

Which process involves heat transfer by direct contact?

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Reflection

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Open Ended

Explain how heat from the Sun affects global patterns on Earth.

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Multiple Choice

What causes the formation of different types of wind such as trade winds and westerlies?

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Differences in humidity

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Differences in air pressure

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Differences in rainfall

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Differences in sunlight

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains what causes ocean currents?

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Differences in density and temperature of ocean water

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Wind blowing across the surface

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The rotation of the Earth

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The gravitational pull of the moon

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Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about weather and climate are correct?

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Weather is a short-term change in the atmosphere.

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Climate describes weather patterns over a long period.

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Weather and climate mean the same thing.

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Climate is only about temperature.

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Open Ended

Describe how the composition and structure of the atmosphere protect life and insulate the planet.

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The atmosphere is composed of about ___ percent nitrogen.

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Multiple Choice

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for burning up most meteors before they reach Earth?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Exosphere

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Multiple Choice

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere absorbs most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation and helps maintain a stable temperature?

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Ozone layer

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Hydrosphere

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The force exerted by the weight of air is called ___.

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Open Ended

Explain how air pressure changes with altitude and how this affects wind formation.

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Open Ended

Describe how the geosphere and hydrosphere interact with each other, providing an example.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered Earth's spheres?

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Geosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Cryosphere

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Lithosphere

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of landforms found on Earth?

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Delta

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Lake

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Peninsula

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Atmosphere

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of land degradation caused by human activities?

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Deforestation

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Photosynthesis

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Open Ended

Explain how fossils and rocks provide evidence of changes in Earth’s history.

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The law of ___ states that the oldest rocks are found at the bottom of undisturbed sedimentary layers.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are methods used to determine the age of rocks and fossils?

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Absolute Dating

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Radiometric Dating

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Relative Dating

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Photosynthesis

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Multiple Choice

Which natural evidence can be used to study changes in Earth’s environment and climate?

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Ice cores

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Clouds

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Rainfall

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Wind speed

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Open Ended

Describe how the movement of Earth’s crustal plates can affect the planet’s surface.

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Describe one way in which the rock cycle is related to both surface and subsurface events on Earth.

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