Earth Science Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the main branches of Earth Science?

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Meteorology

What is the scientific method?

• A process for conducting experiments and making observations

• A theory about the origin of the universe

• A type of scientific model

• A branch of Earth Science

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Which of the following is a source of energy that drives the Earth system?

• Wind

• Solar energy

• Tides

• Geothermal energy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is Earth system science?

• The study of the universe beyond Earth

• The study of Earth's atmosphere

• The study of Earth as a complex system of interacting components

• The study of Earth's oceans

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What is the Nebular Hypothesis?

• A theory about the formation of the solar system

• A theory about the classification of planets

• A theory about the age of the solar system

• A theory about the layers of the Earth

What is the Theory of Plate Tectonics?

• A theory explaining the movement of Earth's plates

• A theory about the formation of minerals

• A theory about the classification of rocks

• A theory about the age of the solar system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the importance of the ozone layer?

• It protects Earth from harmful UV radiation

• It provides oxygen for breathing

• It regulates Earth's temperature

• It supports plant growth

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The trapping of heat in Earth's atmosphere

• The cooling of Earth's surface

• The formation of clouds

• The movement of tectonic plates

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What is the main cause of global warming?

• Increase in greenhouse gases

• Decrease in solar radiation

• Increase in volcanic activity

• Decrease in ocean currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is the primary component of Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen