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This quiz addresses Earth's internal structure, specifically focusing on the layers beneath the surface and the properties of the Earth's core. The content is appropriate for 6th grade middle school science, as it explores foundational concepts about our planet's composition and the physical conditions that exist deep underground. Students need to understand the basic layered structure of the Earth, including the relationship between the surface (dirt/soil) and the deeper geological layers below. They must also grasp fundamental concepts about temperature and states of matter, particularly how extreme pressure can affect whether materials remain solid or liquid even at very high temperatures. The quiz requires students to apply their knowledge of Earth science principles and think critically about the physical processes occurring within our planet's interior. Created by Jahaleel B, a Science teacher in US who teaches grade 6. This quiz serves as an engaging formative assessment tool that can be effectively used as a quick warmup activity to gauge student understanding of Earth's internal structure or as a review exercise following lessons on planetary geology. The matching format makes it ideal for classroom discussions where students can explain their reasoning and clarify misconceptions about Earth's layers and core properties. Teachers can use this as homework reinforcement or as part of a station rotation activity to help students solidify their understanding of how pressure affects matter at extreme depths. The content aligns with NGSS 5-ESS1-2, which addresses Earth's major features and their formation, and supports middle school earth science standards that require students to understand the planet's internal structure and processes.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is under dirt
your mom
Core
Corn
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
witch is hotter
Fire
Lava
The core
Hot pockets
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the core solid even thought it’s hot enough to melt
The pressure
It just can’t
Don’t know
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
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