Savvas Benchmark: Earth Science (S.C.)

This map shows Florida’s industries.

Based on the map, what main industries are near Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

• • computers and printing

• • aircraft and computers

• • food processing and fishing

• printing, computers, and tourism

Look at the map symbols.
Susan and Nicki want to go swimming during their camping trip. Which symbol on a map should they look for to decide where it is safe to go swimming?

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This map shows the locations of some seafloor patterns.

Choose the words to compare the Peru-Chile Trench to the Southwest Pacific Basin.

The Peru-Chile Trench is a long, narrow, ______ _____ in the ocean floor.

• raised area

• sunken area

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The map shows the locations of some seafloor patterns.

Choose the words to compare the Peru-Chile Trench to the Southwest Pacific Basin.

The Southwest Pacific Basin is an area of large _____ _____ located underwater.

• mountains

• flat plains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The diagram shows some of the processes that change rock.

What happens to magma when it cools?

• It forms sedimentary rock.

• It forms metamorphic rock.

• It becomes igneous rock.

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The diagram shows a soil profile. Select the layer in which breaking up of rock by plant roots would most likely take place.

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Look at the diagram.

Which two parts of the rock cycle require heat?

• • changing metamorphic rock to magma

• • changing sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock

• • changing sediment to sedimentary rock

• • changing igneous rock to sediment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A city is located 50 kilometers from a volcanic eruption. How can people in this city help reduce hazardous impacts from the ash cloud of the volcanic eruption? Select two correct answers.

• • Place air filters in houses and office buildings.

• • Cover their faces and noses with protective face masks.

• • Open windows in houses and office buildings.

• Stay outside and away from buildings.

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The diagram shows parts of an active volcano.

What hazards are caused by a volcanic eruption? Select three correct answers.

• • Burning lava flows over an area, destroying plants and animals in its path.

• • Vibrations from Earth cause bridges and roads to collapse.

• • Ash clouds flow quickly down the side of the volcano, destroying everything in their path.

• Flowing mud erodes soil and pollutes rivers.

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What actions can hospital workers take to reduce damage in a hospital from floodwaters? Select three correct answers.

• • Move hospital staff to another hospital.

• • Stack sandbags in front of doors.

• • Move patients to higher floors.

• • Unplug electrical equipment.