Earth Science Midterm Review - All Topics

Which graph most likely illustrates a cyclic change?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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The diagram 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

What is the volume of liquid C?

• 25.0 mL

• 50.0 mL

• 75.0 mL

• 125.0 mL

Which event is most predictable?

• The Sun rises.

• An earthquake occurs.

• A meteorite falls to Earth.

• Coral fossils are found on mountaintops.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The graph below shows the relationship between mass and volume for three samples, A, B, and C, of a given material.

What is the density of this material?

• 1.0 g/cm³

• 5.0 g/cm³

• 10.0 g/cm³

• 20.0 g/cm³

Which type of rock results from melting and cooling of magma?

• Igneous
• Metamorphic
• Sedimentary
• Extrusive

Which type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?

• Igneous
• Sedimentary
• Organic
• Metamorphic

What is the MAIN way rocks are classified?

• Their color and shapes
• How they form
• Mineral bands
• Where they form

This rock is made from tiny pieces of other rocks that settled to the bottom of a valley millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The world map below shows Earth's major tectonic plate boundaries. Letters A through D represent four surface locations.

Which location is on a major rift valley?

• A

• B

• C

• D