Earth Science Semester 1 Exam Review

Which pie chart shows the correct distribution of gases in our atmosphere?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Label the Earth's Atmosphere, listed in order from the surface outward, using the terms provided

• Troposphere

• C

• Stratosphere

• B

• Mesosphere

• D

• Thermosphere

• A

Shawn wants to find the density of a seashell he found on the beach. What two tools will help him to take the measurements he needs to calculate the density of this object?

• Graduated cylinder and metric ruler

• Thermometer and triple-beam balance

• Microscope and metric ruler

• Graduated cylinder and triple beam balance

Select all correct answers. For a class project, the students are collecting weather data. Which weather instruments are needed to collect the data for the chart shown?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

• Triple Beam Balance

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A scientist was trying to answer which type of sedimentary rock will be the most absorbent. His experiment includes the materials and methods in the picture.

What is the independent variable in the repeated trials of this experiment?

• Mass of rocks before submergence in water

• Types of sedimentary rocks

• Mass of rocks after submergence in water

• Amount of water in beaker

Which planet has the shortest day, according to this table?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Saturn

It is theorized that super massive black holes are important in the universe because they –

• Hold galaxies together

• Cause supernovas

• Generate planetary nebula

• Block out gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

• Air pressure increases

• Air pressure decreases

• Air pressure stays the same

• Air pressure increases, then decreases

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A tentative (or untested) explanation of a natural phenomenon is called a scientific

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Paradigm

• Truth

The Earth is just the right distance from the Sun to have which unique feature?

• Liquid water

• Auroras

• A strong magnetic field

• An atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4