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Earth Science

Authored by Taylor Pierson

Science

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A representation that explains how something is built or works

design
model
black box
collaboration

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Tectonic plates float on top of the ________

Crust

Mantle

Inner Core

Outer Core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Is there a pattern to the locations of earthquakes and volcanoes around the globe?

No, earthquakes and volcanoes are random.

Yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur near the boundaries of tectonic plates.

yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur in the middle of tectonic plates.

No, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur under water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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A map is provided that shows the location of the Aleutian Islands in comparison to some of Earth’s tectonic plates is provided. Based on the information provided, which of the following is most likely a feature of the Aleutian Islands?

The climate is getting older.

They were formed by volcanic activity.

These islands are the oldest on Earth.

Earthquakes do not occur there

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. What claim can be made about the Ring of Fire from this information?

It is the only place on Earth where earthquakes can happen.

The edges of the tectonic plates are moving in this area.

It represents the areas where tectonic plates are the thickest.

It has been getting larger since Earth first formed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Peru and Chile are part of South America, which sits on the South American tectonic plate. The Nazca plate is moving toward the South American plate. It is pushed downward, which causes it to slide under the South American plate. Based on this information, what feature could we expect to see off the coast of Peru and Chile?

new Continent formation

Poor fishing conditions

Deep ocean trench

Severe tropical storms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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We live in an area without many earthquakes because _____

We live near a major fault line

We live near the boundary of 2 tectonic plates

We live near the middle of the North American Plate

We live near the Pacific Plate

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

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