8th Grade Earth Science PSSA Review
Authored by Pamela Martino
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On the map above, which point represents the location of Medicine Bow, Wyoming (42° N, 106° W).
A
B
C
None of the above
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Surface winds on Earth are primarily caused by differences in
air density due to unequal heating of Earth’s surface.
ocean wave heights during the tidal cycle.
rotational speeds of Earth’s surface at various latitudes.
distances from the Sun during the year.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The density of Earth’s crust is
less than the density of the outer core, but greater than the density of the mantle.
greater than the density of the outer core, but less than the density of the mantle.
less than the density of both the outer core and the mantle.
greater than the density of both the outer core and the mantle.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In addition to oxygen, which gases make up the largest percentage of Earth’s atmosphere?
hydrogen, helium, and water vapor
hydrogen, methane, and ozone
carbon dioxide, water vapor, and nitrogen
carbon dioxide, methane, and helium
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which type of rock is the fossil imprint of a fern leaf most likely to be found?
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
volcanic
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the topographic map to its profile.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The surface of Earth is covered mostly by ________________________.
(a) solid rock
(b) molten rock
(c) ice
(d) water
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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