HJH 6th Grade Science Final Review

Which of the following does NOT contribute to water pollution?

• farming

• watering plants

• highly populated areas

• industrial waste

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Mr. Washecheck wants to save energy in his household. What action would save him the most energy in his house?

• leaving the water running when he brushes his teeth

• turning off the air conditioner when he is not home

• leaving his bedside lamp on while he sleeps

• Leaving the television on when he is not home

Correctly identify which examples represent point source and nonpoint source pollution.

• Oil spills

• Point Source Pollution

• Agricultural runoff

• Point Source Pollution

• Sewage treatment runoff

• Nonpoint Source Pollution

• Acid rain

• Nonpoint Source Pollution

• Vehicle emissions

• Nonpoint Source Pollution

The class was investigating changes in the water cycle. Students were taking turns collecting water from the sink. What should the students do to conserve water during their investigation?

• move quickly through the line

• turn the water off after each student

• Type O Negative

• pour extra water down the sink

Match each component to the correct sphere of Earth.

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Weather patterns such as wind, temperature, air pressure, and clouds belong to which of Earth's spheres?

• geosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is created by the atmosphere that is a vital component of the biosphere's life processes?

• water

• oxygen

• sunlight

• plants

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which element, that is essential for human life, is found in large amounts in both Earth's atmosphere and oceans?

• helium

• silica

• oxygen

• calcium

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Ms. Brooks is having a snowball fight with her brother on winter break. Which of the Earth's spheres would Ms. Brook's snowballs belong to?

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

The snow and ice in the image are components of Earth's ____, whereas the mountains are components of Earth's ____.

• A. hydrosphere; geosphere

• B. hydrosphere; biosphere

• C. atmosphere; geosphere

• D. atmosphere; biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4