Earth and Space Science CHAPTER3

A nucleus contains which particles?

• Protons and neutrons

• Protons and electrons

• Neutrons, protons, and electrons

• Electrons and neutrons

What is formed when two or more atoms link up?

• Molecule

• Proton

• Ion

• Element

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following is a particle with a positive electric charge?

• Electron

• Nucleus

• Proton

• Neutron

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

How can the ratio of different elements affect matter?

• It affects the temperature of matter

• It determines the size of matter

• It affects the physical and chemical properties of matter

• It has no impact on matter

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Between the equator and the North Pole is Earth's _______

• Northern quartersphere

• Northern halfsphere

• Northern hemisphere

• Northern demisphere

The _______ Hemisphere is West of the Prime Meridian to the International Date Line.

• Western

• Eastern

• Southern

• Northern

The arc shape of Earth's shadow on the moon during a ________ eclipse exposed Earth as being round

• Lunar

• Solar

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Without Earth's magnetic field, complex life could probably not exist.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Earth is surrounded by a/an ________.

• Electric field

• Magnetic field

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Earth's magnetic field ________

• Remains constant

• Has changed direction in the past

• Varies with the gravitational force

• None of the above