Unit 6 and 7 Review for Test on March 5, 2024

Air is made up of many elements and compounds in the gaseous state. Which of the following elements are most abundantly found in Earth's air? Select TWO answers.

• nitrogen

• hydrogen

• helium

• oxygen

• carbon

A cross-section of the Earth is shown below. The Earth is split into four different layers. Select the letter on the image that would be identified as the mantle.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Earth's surface is made up of many different types of rocks. Complete the three statements below describing three types of rock formations. 1. Rocks that have changed from extreme heat and pressure underground are ________ rocks. 2. Rocks that were formed by melted rock deep in the Earth are ________ rocks. 3. Rocks that were formed by layers of sand and silt are ________ rocks.

• igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

Which plate is Texas located on?

• Eurasian Plate

• North American Plate

• African Plate

• Pacific Plate

Which are not caused by the movement of the crustal plates? Select TWO correct answers.

• earthquakes

• volcanic eruptions

• tornadoes

• hurricanes

Using the chart, which gases make up the majority of the Earth's atmosphere?

• CH₄ and O₂

• CO₂ and N₂

• Kr and He

• O₂ and N₂

Which layers of the Earth is made up of solid iron and nickel?

• inner core

• lithosphere

• mantle

• outer core

Tectonic plates are located on which layer of the Earth?

• inner core

• lithosphere

• mantle

• outer core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which layer of the Earth is represented by the letter A?

• asthenosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

To learn about the temperature of the mantle, which is a scientist MOST likely to study?

• characteristics of the ocean floor

• the fossil record

• the movement of tectonic plates

• volcanoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3