Earth Science VA SOL Prep Part 2

The cleavage properties of mica result from the ---.

• alternating layers of silica and aluminum.

• weak bonds between flat layers.

• strong covalent bonds within dense carbon clusters.

• metallic bonds between all elements present.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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

• Delta

• Watershed

• River

• Lake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Label the ocean features. What is box 1?

• Continental Slope

• Abyssal Plain

• Continental Shelf

• Continental Rise

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Label the ocean features. What is box 2?

• Continental Slope

• Abyssal Plain

• Continental Shelf

• Continental Rise

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Label the ocean features. What is box 3?

• Continental Slope

• Abyssal Plain

• Continental Shelf

• Continental Rise

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Label the ocean features. What is box 4?

• Continental Slope

• Abyssal Plain

• Continental Shelf

• Continental Rise

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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?

• Changes in direction of the magnetic poles

• Changes in atmospheric gas compostion

• Changes in global wind patterns

• Changes in atmospheric pressure

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NGSS.MS-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 a forest clearing.

• The impact of a meteorite striking the surface of Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2