Earth Science 1st Semester Exam Review

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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which description best represents heat flow and movement in Earth's mantle?
When magma is heated, it becomes more dense and sinks. When magma is cooled, it becomes less dense and rises.
When magma is heated, it becomes less dense and sinks. When magma is cooled, it becomes more dense and rises.
When magma is heated, it becomes more dense and rises. When magma is cooled, it becomes less dense and sinks.
When magma is heated, it becomes less dense and rises. When magma is cooled, it becomes more dense and sinks.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The list describes one of Earth's layers:
- Composed of iron and nickle.
- Contains both liquid and solid parts.
- Extremely hot.
The list is describing:
the core because strong pressure and temperature create both liquid and solid parts.
the core because weak pressure and temperature create a hot environment.
the mantle because strong pressure and temperature create a hot environment.
the mantle because weak pressure and temperature create both liquid and solid parts.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The distance from the Earth's surface to the center of the Earth is
60 km
600 km
6,000 km
60,000 km
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The diagram shows the layers of the Earth.
Which statement best describes layer 1 and layer 2?
Layer 1 is the inner core and is solid. Layer 2 is the outer core and is liquid.
Layer 1 is the outer core and is liquid. Layer 2 is the inner core and is solid.
Layer 1 is the inner core and is not hot. Layer 2 is the outer core and is very hot.
Layer 1 is the outer core and is not dense. Layer 2 is the inner core and is very dense.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following models shows the correct representation of the two layers closest to the center of the Earth?
A
B
C
D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What layer of Earth contains the plates that cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
the inner core
the atmosphere
the outer core
the lithosphere
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The diagram illustrates Earth's major tectonic plates. Which type of landforms are most likely to be found along the dark lines?
deltas
glaciers
plains
volcanoes
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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