PSSA Review: Earth Science

Which statement best describes a reason to develop alternative fuels to replace fossil fuels?

• fossil fuels are not energy efficient

• fossil fuels take a long time to form

• alternative fuels are cheaper than fossil fuels

• alternative fuels are made from natural resources

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

A layer of low altitude puffy clouds often accompany cold fronts along coasts in winter. Which term best identifies these clouds?

• altocumulus

• cirrocumulus

• stratocumulus

• cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A landslide destroys a large area of vegetation in a forested area. Which change would most likely occur soon after the landslide?

• increased soil erosion

• increased rock formation

• decreased rainfall

• decreased air temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process is responsible for the movement of water through soil layers?

• infiltration

• precipitation

• transpiration

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which plant most likely lives in a fast moving stream?

• a plant that floats

• a plant that stores water

• a plant with strong roots

• a plant with colorful flowers

Which benefit does a wetland most likely provide a nearby lake ecosystem?

• increase the flow of water into the lake

• transferring extra nutrients and chemicals to the lake

• reducing the number of predators that move into the lake

• filtering harmful substances out of water entering the lake

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which features on Earth contain the greatest amount of water?

• rivers

• oceans

• glaciers

• watersheds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which 2 characteristics best describe the appearance of clouds that often develop just before a thunderstorm?

• tall and gray

• flat and gray

• thin and white

• puffy and white

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of rock typically forms new land in oceans when lava cools?

• shale

• marble

• obsidian

• limestone

Desert biomes experience minimal annual precipitation. Which statement best describes the soil in hot, dry deserts?

• smooth textured and deep

• coarse textured and shallow

• nutrient rich with large amounts of organic matter

• nutrient poor with large amounts of organic matter