Natural World

The picture shows four jars, W, X, Y, and Z, of different materials that Ashley gathered to make her own soil for her garden. Which of Ashley's jars would make the soil for her garden the most like soil that is formed

naturally in the earth?

• Jar W, containing weathered rock, only

• Jar X, containing weathered rock, only

• Jar Y, containing plant matter, only

• Jar Z, containing weathered rock and plant matter

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which rapid change is most likely caused because of rainfall?

• Landslides

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Wildfires

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which rapid change is this?

• Volcanic eruption

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When a volcano erupts, the magma inside of it tends to flow out. How does this cause Earth's surface to rapidly change?

• The magma heats and creates a large crater.

• The magma cools and hardens into a layer of rock.

• The magma heats and forms a new volcano.

• The magma cools and becomes pools of water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Listed are some characteristics of wool. Which of the following products is the best use of wool?

• Car tires

• Clothing

• Wall coverings

• Umbrellas

Which of the following is NOT a way animals are used as a resource?

• eggs for food

• wool for blankets

• leather for clothing

• rubber for tires

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What properties make rocks a useful natural resource?

• Rocks are soft and lightweight.

• Rocks are strong and heavy.

• Rocks hold water and break easily.

• Rocks are used for food.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

How can you conserve water?

• Water plants during the day.

• Take shorter showers

• Only use cold water when showering

• Let the water keep running when brushing your teeth

Students placed several rocks in a metal can. They each shook the can for 15 seconds.When they removed the lid, the students noticed a rocky soil had started to form. What process created this soil?

• melting

• evaporation

• heating

• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2