Science- Quarter 1

If all the inner layers of the Earth are firm solid, what could have happened to Pangaea?

• It remained as a supercontinent.

• It would have become as it is today.

• It would have slowly disappeared in the ocean.

• It would have stretched and covered the whole world.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

As a new seafloor is formed at the mid-ocean ridge, the old seafloor farthest from the ridge is destroyed. Which of the stated processes describes how the oceanic crust plunges into the Earth and destroyed at the mantle?

• Convection

• Construction

• Diversion

• Subduction

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Which of the following increases with distance from a mid-ocean ridge?

• the age of oceanic lithosphere

• the thickness of the lithosphere

• the depth to the sea floor

• none of these

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What type of plate boundaries exist in the world map?

• divergent

• convergent

• transform

• none of these

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The first type of seismic wave to be recorded in a seismic station, these compression waves are the fastest and travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

A vibration of Earth due to the rapid release of energy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Are you ready and prepared in case of emergency?

• YES

• NO

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Do you have a survival/emergency kit at home for the whole family?

• YES

• NONE

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