Earth and Space Science

A tornado hit a city in Oklahoma during a storm. What spheres are interacting during this situation?

• only the geosphere and atmosphere

• all of the spheres of Earth

• only the biosphere

• only the hydrosphere and biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The sun appears to go across the sky everyday but the __________ is actually moving.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Mrs. Pyle owns a large farm. This year, she plans to leave several fields without crops. What should Mrs. Pyle do to prevent soil erosion on the empty fields?

• plant grass to hold the soil

• water the empty fields regularly

• fertilize the fields during the growing season

• plow (break up) the soil deeply and regularly

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which of the following is the best reason why the Sun is the brightest star in the sky?

• It is the star with the most mass.

• It is the star with the most volume.

• It is the hottest star in the universe.

• It is the closest star to Earth.

Where is the largest supply of fresh water on Earth?

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Polar ice caps

• Oceans

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

A tsunami is a very large and powerful wave caused by underwater earthquakes. Which of Earth's sphere is least likely to be affected by a tsunami?

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The table shows examples of constellations that are best seen from the Northern Hemisphere by season. Which statement explains why different constellations are visible as the seasons change?

• Earth spins on its axis.

• Earth is tilted on its axis.

• Earth has a magnetic field.

• Earth revolves around the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Star A and Star B are identical. However, Star A looks dimmer than Star B. Which statement may explain why Star A seems dimmer than Star B?

• Star A is closer to the observer than Star B.

• Star B is closer to the observer than Star A.

Approximately what time would it be based on the shadow in the picture?

• 6:00pm

• 7:00am

• 12:00pm

• 1:00am

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Using the chart, approximately how many hours can Hercules be seen in May?

• 5.1 hours

• 3.2 hours

• 8.6 hours

• 5.0 hours