ESRT FINAL TEST

What is the temperature gradient between the two thermometers?

•  6º C/m

• 2º C/m

•  3º C/m

• 4º C/m

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which set of factors best describes the conditions at Old Forge?

• southwest wind at 25 knots, dewpoint 26ºF, air pressure 997.2 mb

• southwest wind at 25 knots, dewpoint 27ºF, air pressure 1,097.2 mb

• northeast wind at 25 knots, dewpoint 26ºF, air pressure 997.2 mb

•  northeast wind at 25 knots, dewpoint 27ºF, air pressure 1,097.2 mb

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which planet has the most eccentric orbit?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Neptune

• Earth

Five-gram samples of granite, basalt, iron and copper at room temperature are placed in a beaker of boiling water. Which sample would reach a temperature of 60º C first?

• copper

• iron

• granite

• basalt

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

A 25-gram sample of halite was placed in a jar with five other mineral samples and water. The jar was shaken vigorously for 5 minutes. The halite sample was then found to have a mass of 15 grams. What was the rate of weathering of the halite sample?

• 0.50 g/min

• 2.0 g/min

• 3.0 g/min

• 10 g/min

Which statement about electromagnetic energy is correct?

• Violet light has a longer wavelength than red light.

• X-rays have a longer wavelength than infrared waves.

• Radar waves have a shorter wavelength than ultraviolet rays.

• Gamma rays have a shorter wavelength than visible light.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The diagram below represents a rectangular object with a mass of 450 grams. What is the density of the object?

• 1 gram per cubic centimeter

• 2 grams per cubic centimeter

• 3 grams per cubic centimeter

• 4 grams per cubic centimeter

Which symbol represents the sedimentary rock with the smallest grain size?

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Which group lists rocks in order by grain size from smallest to largest?

• conglomerate, sandstone, shale

• sandstone, shale, conglomerate

• shale, sandstone, conglomerate

• shale, conglomerate, sandstone

At which of these latitudes would average annual precipitation be greatest?

• 0º

• 30º N

• 90º N

• 90º S

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6