2A pre-assessment Science

2-ESS1-1

What can happen quickly on Earth?

• Trees growing

• Volcanoes erupting

• Mountains forming

• Oceans staying the same

2-ESS1-1

Which of the following events happens slowly over time?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes forming

• Rivers carving canyons

• Lightning striking

2-ESS1-1

Why is it important to look at information from several sources about Earth events?

• To gather more evidence

• To make learning difficult

• To avoid understanding

• To confuse people

2-ESS1-1

Can Earth events only happen quickly, or can they also happen slowly?

• Only quickly

• Only slowly

• Both quickly and slowly

• Neither quickly nor slowly

2-ESS2-2

Which of the following is an example of weather?

• A waterfall

• The growth of a plant

• The changing seasons

• The formation of rocks

2-ESS2-2

What tool do we use to measure the temperature?

• Thermometer

• Ruler

• Compass

• Telescope

2-ESS2-2

How does the Sun affect the weather on Earth?

• It has no effect on the weather

• It causes rain to fall

• It provides heat and energy

• It makes the wind blow

2-ESS2-2

Which of the following is a type of severe weather?

• Sunny day

• Snowfall

• Hurricane

• Gentle breeze

2-ESS2-3

What is the main source of light for the Earth?

• Flashlight

• Moon

• Sun

• Stars

2-ESS2-3

What do we call the pattern of changes in the Moon's shape as seen from Earth?

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Eclipse

• Phases