Science IA 2021

Volcanoes create new land on the Earth’s surface when –

• lava flow cools and hardens to form rock.

• an eruption destroys the side of a mountain.

• magma forms giant underground chambers.

• saltwater touches lava and changes into steam.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following most likely caused the change to the Earth’s surface illustrated here?

• Landslide

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A landslide is most likely to be caused by –

• strong winds.

• breaking rocks.

• heavy rains.

• cold weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following best describes how earthquakes change the Earth’s surface? Earthquakes –

• throw rocks and ash into the air.

• force lava through holes in the ground.

• violently shift the surface of the earth.

• cause clouds to form and rain to fall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

One component of soil is decayed plant and animal remains, but the major component of soil is –

• fossil fuels.

• weathered rocks.

• iron ore

• salt water.

Students wanted to learn more about how soil is formed, so they conducted an investigation of how rocks weather. They shook jars of rocks with water and without water. What question could the students be trying to answer?

• Are rocks and water composed of the same materials?

• How does water affect the weathering of rocks?

• Does salt water heat more quickly than fresh water?

• What kinds of rocks are found at the bottom of lakes?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Students launch air rockets in their science class. Air pressure from a hand pump causes the rockets to rise into the sky. What force causes them to return toward the ground?

• Wind pushing up

• Pull of Earth’s gravity

• Heat from the Sun

• Magnetic north pole

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which of these objects would be attracted to a magnet?

• Iron nail

• Wooden pencil

• Rubber band

• Plastic ruler

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

An iron ball was rolled down a ramp with a strong magnet near the bottom. Which of the following shows the most likely path the ball will follow?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What would a student do to start a swing moving?

• Observe the swing

• Shorten the swing

• Push or pull the swing

• Measure the swing

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2