2015 SOL part 2

A star begins its formation as gravitational forces cause instability within a

• black hole

• red giant

• supernova

• nebula

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The diagram represents areas below the surface of Earth in which fossils have been found. the fossil located in which labeled area is most likely the oldest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

which structure is most similar to an alluvial fan in formation and composition?

• delta

• watershed

• river

• lake

What is the flattest area on earth?

• Continental slope

• abyssal plan

• continental shelf

• continental rise

Scientists study small pockets of air trapped deep within frozen glaciers. what are scientists trying to understand about the climate of Earth by analyzing these ice samples?

• chjanges in direction of the magnetic poles

• changes in atmospheric gas composition

• changes in global wind patterns

• changes in atmospheric pressure

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

The picture shows a sinkhole. Which of these most likely caused this sinkhole to form?

• the collapse of the roof of a limestone cave

• the abrupt movement of two tectonic plates

• the thinning of topsoil due to forest clearing

• the impact of a meteorite striking the surface of earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which Virginia watershed has the greatest impact in thes tate due to its size?

• Tennessee River Watershed

• James River Watershed

• Chowan River Watershed

• Rappahannock River Watershed

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Pollution due to coal burning most frequently tens to affect lakes by

• reducing the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide

• increasing acidity

• reducing radioactivity

• increasing the concentration of nutrients

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Some ponds are designed to increase the amount of water seeping into the ground. These types of ponds will fail to work in property in

• locations with shallow seeds

• areas with deep surface sands

• soils with low permeability

• rock with high porosity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

which action would most likely reduce concerns about how strip mining can harm the environment?

• restrict mining operations to rural areas

• reclaim the ecosystem after mining

• increase the usage of the products being mined

• decrease the amount of labor needed in the mines

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3