What can scientists learn by using seismographs?

A. the motion of the ground during an earthquake

B. the temperature of a volcano before an eruption

C. the wind speed and direction of a tornado

D. the predicted path and speed of a hurricane

The image below shows a house in Louisiana that is built on stilts. How do the stilts on this home NOT protect the people who live in it?

D. by reducing the effects of an earthquake because of the distance from the shaking ground

A. by raising the living space out of reach of high waters caused by heavy rain and flooding

B. by making the living space much cooler during hot weather because of circulating breezes

C. by reducing wind damage to the house because wind is safely directed underneath the house

Marcia loves to play on a large rock behind her grandmother's house when she visits each summer. She thinks that the rock is getting smaller from year to year. What would be the best way for Marcia to test this idea?

D. measure the rock's diameter and height each time she visits, and record her findings in a journal

A. ask her grandmother whether or not she thinks the rock is getting smaller each year

B. take a picture of the rock now and next time she visits, and compare the pictures

C. compare her height and the height of the rock, and draw a conclusion from the measurements

The picture shows a mountain that experienced a landslide. What observation can be made from the picture?

A. A landslide is a destructive process because it causes part of Earth's surface is broken down into smaller pieces of rock and soil.

B. A landslide is a destructive process because it causes pieces of rock and soil to completely disappear from Earth's surface.

C. A landslide is a constructive process because it adds new features to Earth's surface made from rock and soil.

D. A landslide is a constructive process because it creates mountains of rock and soil on Earth's surface.

Sinkholes can appear suddenly and threaten life and property. A sinkhole forms from

A. weathering caused by plants.

B. the buildup of an alluvial fan.

The picture below shows windows being boarded up on a home before a hurricane. Which statement best explains the purpose of the boards during a hurricane?

A. The boards keep wind, glass, and other flying objects out of the home.

B. The boards protect the home against flooding during a hurricane.

C. The boards keep the home cooler by blocking out sunlight.

D. The boards let others know the home is abandoned.

16. Which of the following would be the most effective method to reduce erosion of shorelines around islands?

B. planting native grasses on beaches

A. preventing tourists from visiting

18. How do seismology studies help scientists?

A. They allow them to know exactly where an earthquake happened.

B. They help them to know exactly when an earthquake will happen.

C. They allow them to repair earthquake damages.

D. They help them to prevent future earthquakes.

Which of the following is NOT an example of the use of satellites in science?

D. collecting samples on other planets

B. collecting weather information

How do volcanoes and meteors impact planets?

A. They create the surface features of planets.

B. They create the underground features of planets.

C. The provide the heat for planets.

D. They remove the heat from planets.

Jessica made two identical models of a river using trays filled with sand. She poured a cup of water into the top of the first tray and then poured a gallon of water into the top of the second tray. What would one expect Jessica to have observed?

A. The gallon of water would have caused more erosion than the cup of water.

B. The cup of water would have caused more erosion than the gallon of water.

C. The cup of water and the gallon of water would not have caused any erosion.

D. The cup of water and the gallon of water would have caused the same erosion.

Which of the following erodes the most?

A. ground made of soil and grass

B. ground made of gravel and grass

The models show the path and landing time of hurricane Isaac in 2012. Model 1 was made by scientists to predict how the hurricane would move. Model 2 shows how the hurricane actually moved. What is the most likely reason the predicted model is different from the actual model?

B. Models that represent nature cannot predict every change that may occur.

A. The incorrect computer program was used to predict the path of the hurricane.

C. Scientists did not share information with each other, so this model was based on a singular piece of information.

D. Scientists could not agree on a predicted path, so the model showed an average of what the scientists predicted.

In what way has sonar contributed to the study of the ocean?

D. It has given scientists a way to map the terrain of the ocean floor.

A. It has given scientists a way to detect new species living on the ocean floor.

B. It has allowed scientists to measure the temperature of the ocean at different depths.

C. It has allowed scientists to study the migration patterns of whales.

Which of the following is NOT an example of how humans protect themselves from tornadoes?

A. They use the tornado's wind energy to make energy during power outages.

B. They send signals to alert people of dangerous conditions.

C. They design buildings with strong structural support.

D. They build rooms underground that provide shelter.

The picture shows a lightning rod attached to a building. What is the purpose of the lightning rod?

C. The rod draws the lightning's electrical charge away from the house.

A. The rod uses the electrical energy of the lightning to power the house.

B. The rod prevents lightning from being attracted to the house.

D. The rod sends an electrical charge into the sky to redirect lightning.

Which of the following is an example of beach reclamation?

C. adding sand to a beach that is eroding

A. clearing away garbage from a beach

B. removing human objects from a beach

D. creating a larger beach by removing grasses

How can the damage caused by flooding be reduced?

B. by preserving and restoring coastal wetlands

A. by reducing the cost of building along coastlines

C. by removing the animals from coastal wetlands

D. by eliminating invasive plants like mangrove and cyprus trees

A city council is studying ways to best protect their seaside neighborhood from damaging waves and beach erosion. They collect data about the benefits of certain types of technology to help prevent erosion. What is one question the city council may ask to help them decide which technology is best?

A. What benefits does beach erosion have on coastal areas that have suffered beach erosion from damaging waves?

B. Will a building a dam across the harbor help protect our neighborhood from damaging waves and beach erosion?

C. Will levees built along the sides of the ocean help prevent flooding and damage from waves?

D. Will a delta help prevent beach erosion from damaging waves?

Using the map above, what question could the town council ask about how to protect the building in the area from storm surges caused by hurricanes.

B. Should we request the Environmental Council to plant more mangrove trees along the shoreline?

A. Should we ask the architect to plan to leave more space between buildings?

C. Should the town pay to rebuild the damaged buildings quickly?

D. Should we build more building closer to the water to help prevent damage from storm surges?

A developer wants to build a new tourist attraction with shops, restaurants, and thrill rides. Based on the data from the map, what question will best help the developer when trying to determine which labeled area to choose for his tourist attraction?

B. Which area is least likely to have damage from frequent earthquakes?

A. Which areas is most likely to have damage from beach erosion due to damaging waves and storm surges?

C. Which area is most likely to have damage from flooding caused by swelling waters in a river?

D. Which area is most likely to have damage from topsoil erosion which can be solved using contour plowing?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Some scientists study earthquakes. They study the seismic waves in earthquakes to learn about the inside of Earth. Which group built the best model showing the forces at work in an earthquake?

group X because it uses water to show the liquid inside Earth

group Y because it shows plates moving that releases energy

group V because it shows how roots can go deeply into plates

group Z because it uses seismic waves travel fast through sand

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A developer wants to build a new tourist attraction with shops, restaurants, and thrill rides. Which letter is located at the place with the least earthquake activity?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which would be the least affected by an increase in Earth's average temperatures?

A. melting rates of glaciers

B. erosion rates of mountains

C. sea levels

D. storm patterns

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these events can form a mountain?

A. tornado

B. hurricane

C. flash flood

D. volcanic eruption

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A student is creating a model of a mountain forming through a constructive process. The list shows the steps the student uses to begin her design.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following processes accurately describes the formation of a delta?

A. A rill or gully removes sediment from a stream.

B. River water removes sediment from a mountain valley.

C. Sediments are deposited as ocean water empties into a stream.

D. Sediments are deposited as water empties into a larger body of water.

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Dalitso creates a volcano model. Her model is designed to appear to erupt with lava. The lava will flow down the side of the volcano and harden. Which process did Dalitso most likely build the model to show?

A. the destructive process of erosion

B. the constructive process of faulting

C. the destructive process of weathering

D. the constructive process of land formation

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Earth Changes Technologies

43 questions

Some scientists study earthquakes. They study the seismic waves in earthquakes to learn about the inside of Earth. Which group built the best model showing the forces at work in an earthquake?

A developer wants to build a new tourist attraction with shops, restaurants, and thrill rides. Which letter is located at the place with the least earthquake activity?

Which would be the least affected by an increase in Earth's average temperatures?

Which of these events can form a mountain?

A student is creating a model of a mountain forming through a constructive process. The list shows the steps the student uses to begin her design.

Which of the following processes accurately describes the formation of a delta?

Dalitso creates a volcano model. Her model is designed to appear to erupt with lava. The lava will flow down the side of the volcano and harden. Which process did Dalitso most likely build the model to show?

What can scientists learn by using seismographs?

Which of these landforms was most likely created through weathering caused mostly by wind?

Akeem is designing a model to show the effect of erosion and deposition on a river. Which model would work best for Akeem?

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Some scientists study earthquakes. They study the seismic waves in earthquakes to learn about the inside of Earth. Which group built the best model showing the forces at work in an earthquake?

A developer wants to build a new tourist attraction with shops, restaurants, and thrill rides. Which letter is located at the place with the least earthquake activity?

Which would be the least affected by an increase in Earth's average temperatures?

Which of these events can form a mountain?

A student is creating a model of a mountain forming through a constructive process. The list shows the steps the student uses to begin her design.

Which of the following processes accurately describes the formation of a delta?

Dalitso creates a volcano model. Her model is designed to appear to erupt with lava. The lava will flow down the side of the volcano and harden. Which process did Dalitso most likely build the model to show?

What can scientists learn by using seismographs?

Which of these landforms was most likely created through weathering caused mostly by wind?

Akeem is designing a model to show the effect of erosion and deposition on a river. Which model would work best for Akeem?

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Which would be the least affected by an increase in Earth's average temperatures?