Earth Science Quiz #2

Earth Science Quiz #2

8th Grade

6 Qs

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Earth Science Quiz #2

Earth Science Quiz #2

Assessment

Quiz

Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-1

Standards-aligned

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When two plates press together, one effect is that a mountain can form. Which of the following statements provide evidence for this claim?

When two dense oceanic plates come together, the plate that is older and more dense will subduct below the other plate.

When dense oceanic crust comes together with a less dense continental crust, the more dense crust subducts into the continental crust.

Even though plate material is hard, it can still be bent and folded over a long period of time, like when two towels are pushed together.

The Appalachian Mts. are one of the oldest mountains in the United States.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

 Two of Earth’s plates pressed together for many millions of years. What happened if they pressed together in a place where oceanic plate material meets continental plate material? 

The continental plate material was pushed downward.

The oceanic plate material was pushed downward.

The plates were not able to move while they were pressing together and no plate material was pushed upward.

The edges of the plates were not pushed upward but they were broken into small pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Use the diagram to answer the following questions.

3. What plate motion is happening at point A?  

A convergent boundary where two plates collide.

A divergent boundary where two plates pull apart.

A transform boundary where two plates slide past each other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

4. What plate motion is happening at point B? 

A convergent boundary where two plates collide.

A divergent boundary where two plates pull apart.

A transform boundary where two plates slide past each other.

Not enough information is given to be able to identify the plate motion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5. If scientists discovered a new planet very much like Earth, where would you predict that planet would have the greatest concentration of volcanoes?  

On its tectonic plates.

In its oceans.

On the edges of its continents in higher elevations.

In the middle of its continents.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

6. What is one way that volcanoes formed?

Volcanoes are formed when large continents get so thick that the pressure on the mantle below causes rock to melt and rise to the surface to form a volcano.

Sometimes volcanoes form when a stationary magma plume (called a hotspot) deep in the Earth releases magma and it rises through the surface to form a volcano. The plate eventually moves, taking the now dormant volcano with it while the hot spot continues to erupt to form a new volcano.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1