QTR 3 Test - Advanced

3. Based on the diagram, _________ is receiving the most direct sunlight because it is angled ___________ the sun.

Choose the terms that best complete the sentence.

• Location 1; toward

• Location 2; away from

• Location 3; toward

• Location 4; away from

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statements describe a neap tide? Select TWO that apply.

• Tide with the greatest difference between high and low tide

• Earth, sun, and moon are in a straight line

• Tide with the smallest difference between high and low tide

• Earth, sun, and moon create a 90 degree angle/L shape

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The moon's gravitational pull creates tidal bulges. The more tidal bulge means ​ (a)   are in that area. ​ (b)   occur during the new and full moon.​

• high tides
• low tide
• Spring tides
• neap tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Label the seasons based on the height of the sun.

a

b

c

summer

winter

spring and fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Look at the image. Consider the activity of human beings on Earth.
Which statement is true regarding humans and our relationship with Earth’s spheres?

• Humans are part of the biosphere. They do not affect other spheres because spheres do not interact.

  
  

• • Humans are part of the geosphere. They can affect the geosphere by reducing pollution through recycling.

  
  

• • Humans are part of the biosphere. They can only affect the geosphere since that is the part of Earth where humans live.

  
  

• • Humans are part of the biosphere. They can affect the atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere by reducing pollution through recycling.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Match the sphere to the correct definition.

• All gases in Earth's air

• Biosphere

• All rocks including Earth's crust

• Atmosphere

• All living things on Earth

• Geosphere

• Earth's water bodies

• Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Order Earth's layers from the OUTERMOST layer to the INNERMOST layer.

• Outer Core

• Crust

• Inner Core

• Mantle

In the rock cycle, the sedimentary rock sandstone can change into metamorphic rock. What is the most likely explanation for this change in form?

• The change in form is most likely due to erosion from rain, snow, and wind.

• 1. The change in form is most likely due to the deposition of mineral deposits.

• 1. The change is most likely due to chemicals, such as acids.

• 1. The change is most likely due to increased heat and pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Match the following process to the rock type

• Weathering, erosion, and deposition

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Melting and cooling of magma or lava

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Heat and pressure

• Igneous Rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Match the following vocabulary words and definitions.

• Responsible resource use

• Water Pollution

• Contaminated air

• Resource Management

• Inability to meet basic living needs

• Air Pollution

• Lack of proper nutrition

• Malnutrition

• Contaminated water

• Poverty

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1