U1 Post Assessment review-ES

Which Venn diagram correctly shows the relationship between Earth, the solar system, and the Milky Way galaxy?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which observation provides evidence of the existence of planets orbiting other stars?

• A

  periodic x-ray burst

• B

  rapid location changes

• C

  periodic dimming

• D

  regular spectrum

What is the first step in a fault formation?

is it rock, fault or waves?

The theory of plate tectonics revolutionized scientific thought because it

• explained the movement of oceanic and continental crusts

• demonstrated how tidal forces affect coastlines

• mapped the pattern and frequency of earthquakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

In some dry areas, large amounts of water have been pumped from underground sources where water has been naturally stored for thousands of years. If the water is not replaced, what type of land feature is most likely to result?

• A

  dessert

• B

  delta

• C

  lake

• D

  mountain

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The oceans most influence global climate by

• A

  cooling bordering

• B

  removing water vapor

• C

  releasing heat into the environment

• D

  continuous onshore winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary energy source driving circulation of ocean currents on Earth?

• A

  solar heating

• B

  lunar tides

• C

  geothermal heat

• D

  planetary motion

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A student wants to determine whether or not the graph below can be used to support the theory of global warming. use y or x in answer

• x- and y-coordinates are scaled differently.

• x-coordinate gives average monthly temperatures

• information shows the daily high and low temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

The main disadvantage of using solar energy to generate electricity is that solar panels

• A

  expensive to purchase

• B

  expensive to operate

• C

  produce water pollution

• D

  produce greenhouse gases

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Recent research has led to the development of solar-powered vehicles. Solar vehicles use panels that collect sun rays that are then converted to electricity by photovoltaic cells. The electricity is stored in a battery that runs the car.

• A

  cars are practical for daily use

• B

  cars are safer to operate

• C

  solar cars have inexhaustible energy source

• D

  cars are less expensive to construct

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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