The Earth System Quiz

What is a scientific explanation?

• A mathematical equation

• A fictional story

• An answer to a question about how or why something happens

• A statement based on personal beliefs

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater located?

• In the oceans

• In glaciers and groundwater

• In the atmosphere

• In rivers and lakes

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What is the source of water drops that form on the outside of a cold cup?

• Water from inside the cup

• Ice inside the cup

• Water vapor in the air

• Rainwater

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is evaporation?

• When liquid water turns into ice

• When liquid water turns into water vapor

• When water vapor turns into liquid water

• When water freezes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the scale that is much too small to observe directly with our eyes?

• Megascale

• Nanoscale

• Microscale

• Kiloscale

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What do engineers use to design solutions to problems?

• History lessons

• Artistic skills

• Science knowledge

• Mathematics

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What is the biosphere?

• The water on Earth

• The layer of gases surrounding Earth

• The part of Earth where living organisms exist

• The solid part of Earth

What is the process when liquid water turns into water vapor?

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Synthesizing

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the interaction between the hydrosphere and atmosphere?

• When water vapor condenses to form rain

• When people use water

• When water turns into ice

• When water freezes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the main source of water vapor in the air?

• Ice from glaciers

• Salt water from the ocean

• Water from rivers and lakes

• Liquid water that has evaporated

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