GED Assessment Earth & Space Science

What process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?

• Melting

• Compaction and Cementation

• Cooling and Solidification

• Metamorphism

Which planet in our solar system is known for its extensive ring system?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

What is the theory that describes the movement of Earth's plates?

• Theory of Evolution

• Plate Tectonics

• Big Bang Theory

• Theory of Relativity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What type of weather pattern is characterized by a long period of low precipitation?

• Drought

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Blizzard

What is the name of our galaxy?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Triangulum

• Whirlpool

Which of the following is a primary cause of climate change?

• Plate Tectonics

• Solar Flares

• Greenhouse Gas Emissions

• Lunar Phases

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which layer of the Earth is broken into tectonic plates?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the primary factor that causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The moon's gravitational pull

• The rotation of Earth on its axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following is not a type of galaxy?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Cubic

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What phenomenon is primarily responsible for the oceanic currents?

• Wind patterns

• Salinity gradients

• Temperature differences

• Marine wildlife migration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6