ECESD: Earth Space Science-Structure of the Earth

Which of the following facts would best complete the volcano web?

• core

• mantle

• crust

• atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which scientific theory is not illustrated by the world map of the Earth's plates above?

• The theory of plate tectonics

• The theory of relativity

• The theory of continental drift

• The teory of seafloor spreading

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

How might the areas of solid iron floating over the Earth's molten core affect our planet's spin?

• They give it a slight wobble

• They make it spin from left to right

• They speed it up

• They slow it down

Which of the following facts would best complete the volcano web?

• only erupt under the ocean

• are only found on the borders of the Earth's tectonic plates

• formed the country of Japan

• cause tsunamis

What do we call someone who studies earthquakes?

• botanist

• geologist

• seismologist

• paleontologist

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Where is the newest rock on Earth formed?

• on tops of mountains

• under the ocean near the continents

• under glaciers

• in mid-ocean ridges

Which of the following forces would take the longest amount of time to change the surface of the Earth?

• volcano

• earthquake

• seafloor spreading

• tsunami

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following would most likely be caused by a tsunami?

• reshaping of the shoreline

• seafloor spreading

• island formation

• mountain formation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2