Earth & Space Science Review

Which of the following landforms are shaped due to wind?

• canyons and u-shaped valleys

• sand dunes and rock arches

• beaches and deltas

• deltas and u-shaped valleys

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is an example of deposition?

• Sand is dropped off in a sand dune.

• A river breaks sediment off a rock.

• A glacier moves sediment.

• A boulder breaks down into smaller pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A scientist studies some soil. Which of these is she least likely to see?

• drops of water

• tiny pieces of rock

• large pieces of ice

• remains of dead plants

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the difference between a renewable and nonrenewable resource?

• Renewable resources are natural. Nonrenewable resources are homemade.

• Renewable resources are limited. Nonrenewable resources are unlimited.

• Renewable resources can be replaced in a relatively short amount of time. Nonrenewable resources are used faster than they are replaced.

• Renewable resources include fossil fuels. Nonrenewable resources do not.

Which item is made from part of an animal?

• wooden door

• cotton pants

• plastic hanger

• wool sweater

Which item is MOST LIKELY made from a nonrenewable resource?

• wooden door

• cotton pants

• plastic hangers

• wool sweater

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

A person hangs a wet towel on a peg. The next day the towel is dry. This is an example of:

• condensation

• evaporation

• freezing

• melting

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A student is writing a report about LENTIC water systems in Pennsylvania. Which of these bodies of water should she include in her report?

• Allegheny River

• Codorus Creek

• Delaware River

• Prompton Lake

How is an ocean best described?

• A body of saltwater on Earth's surface that is frozen.

• A body of freshwater that moves from high to low elevations

• A body of saltwater that covers a large part of Earth's surface.

• A body of freshwater that is underground and used for drinking.

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

• heat from the sun causes water to evaporate.

• Light from the sun leads to accumulation of water.

• The sun changes liquid water into water vapor during condensation.

• Runoff changes the amount of thermal energy available from the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4