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8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Scientists can predict exactly when a volcanic eruption will occur. 

True
False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it beneficial to be able to predict when and where natural hazards will occur? 

Communities can be notified to evacuate 
So that we can stop them from happening again 
So that scientists know where to go in order to study them 
So that we can harness their power for renewable energy

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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How can some of the impacts of earthquakes be reduced?

by building structures that can sway with the motion

by building structures that do NOT move with the motion

by using thermometers to measure ground temperatures

by using satellites to monitor warning buoys in the ocean

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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what can scientists measure to help predict when a volcano might erupt?

temperatures of lava flows

lengths of nearby fault lines

small earthquakes and gases in the air near the volcano

increases in severe weather

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is the result of erosion by gravity?

a rock arch

a landslide

a sand dune

a fossil layer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which statement is true?

All earthquakes are very dangerous.

All earthquakes violently shake the ground.

Some earthquakes cause roads to buckle.

Some earthquakes are caused by landslides.

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which statement is true of earthquakes?

All of them can be prevented.

Weak ones can be prevented.

Some of them can be prevented.

None of them can be prevented.

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