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6th Grade Earth’s Systems

Authored by Steve Bolton

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6th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The cycles of matter in Earth's systems are driven by movement of

air
water

heat

rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sarah learned that natural forces are normally either destructive, like a volcano, or constructive, like mountain ranges. However, she read that water can be considered both a constructive and destructive force. In what way can water be a destructive force?

Erosion, flooding, and waterlogging
Water cycle, water conservation, and water pollution
Water purification, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation
Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Felix told his dad that Earth's different spheres contributed to different stages in the water cycle.

He showed that certain elements of the geosphere and biosphere can affect the amount of water in the water cycle. In what ways do the geosphere and the biosphere add water to the water cycle? Choose the two that apply.

Rain falls from the clouds.

Water evaporates from the soil.

Animals breathe.

Water evaporates from the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Jackie is creating a chart that shows where the water is in the hydrosphere. She created a graphic showing that most of Earth's water was salt water and could be found in the oceans, while only 3% of the water on Earth is freshwater.

Look at the graphic. Most of the freshwater is tied up in one of two different forms. In what form is 70% of Earth's freshwater found?

Glaciers and ice caps
Underground rivers
Clouds and precipitation
Lakes and ponds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Stacy is writing an essay about lakes for her science class. She knows that these particular landforms are created in a variety of ways. Which of the following should she include in her essay? Choose the two that apply.

by rainfall

in rift valleys

in a watershed

in empty volcano craters

from a fish farm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a system gives itself information about itself after a change or event, this is called

feedback
self-monitoring
self-awareness
self-reporting

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the words or phrases that correctly complete the paragraph.

Paul knew that Earth's surface contains different types of landforms. He also knew that landforms exist under the oceans as well. While some landforms are found only on land or under sea, some landforms are found in both places. One landform that is found both on Earth's surface  and under the sea is a(n)

lake

glacier

abyssal plain

valley

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